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The Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons represents specialist plastic surgeons around Australia. This section contains information to assist journalists in covering news about plastic surgery and member surgeons.

Plastic Surgery Statistics

Australia lags behind other countries in collecting plastic surgery statistics. ASPS is working towards the development of collection tools to gather data on plastic surgery. Some U.S statistics on plastic surgery procedures are available on the American Society of Plastic Surgeon's website. No correlation between Australia and the U.S should be drawn.

Managing Side Effects and Complications

Forty percent of cosmetic plastic surgery patients agree they should have done more homework to learn about potential side effects and complications before surgery. 

It is important for patients to ask the right questions to ensure they are prepared for surgery