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Australian Doctor,  February, 2007  

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By Sophie McNamara

MORE REGULATION OF COSMETIC SURGERY NEEDED

THE AustralasianCollegeof Cosmetic Surgery has called for greater regulation of the cosmetic surgery industry, after the death of a liposuction patient in Melbourne last week. College president Dr Michael Zacharia said the surgeon involved in the fatal operation had not undertaken training with the college.

Dr Zacharia said the college wanted new rules, such as accreditation of plastic and cosmetic surgeons, which would raise surgery standards and protect patients. He said the college was also seeking ...

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