Plastic Surgery Around the World

The invited speakers to the 13th ASEAN Congress of Plastic Surgery were plastic surgeons from Thailand, United States of America, Taiwan R.O.C., Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, Austria, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Switzerland, Israel and Italy. As the various topics were discussed by these surgeons, it was interesting to note the differences and commonalities in the practice of plastic surgery in the different countries. For example, since 1992, plastic surgeons from the United States have only been able to use silicone gel implants under certain conditions such as for the purposes of reconstruction after mastectomy. In contrast, silicone gel implants, which many of the American surgeons prefer over the saline implants they are allowed to use, are widely used in Asian countries such as the Philippines. Thus, patients who prefer the silicone gel implants often have to travel to countries where these are used to have their surgery.

Another example of differences would be the type of rhinoplasty (nose) surgery which is commonly done in the different countries. While nose surgery in the United States is predominantly for reduction, in the Philippines as well as other Asian countries, augmentation rhinoplasty or the nose lift would be the more common procedure. Thus, when deciding to have these procedures done, it is important to consider the experience the plastic surgeon has. Asian doctors usually have more experience in augmentation, and if considering having reduction rhinoplasty done in an Asian country, a plastic surgeon who has had training in countries like the United States is the preferred option.

Read more of these articles:
How to Select a Qualified Plastic Surgeon
The Cosmetic Surgery Scene in the Philippines

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