South Korean company cancels cosmetic surgery event after ABC raises questions
A South Korean cosmetic surgery firm cancelled a promotional event in Sydney after the ABC questioned the legality of the participating doctors. The doctors were not registered to practice in Australia, which is a violation of national medical regulations.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the risks associated with medical tourism and the importance of enforcing local medical registration laws to protect patients.
South Korean company cancels cosmetic surgery event after ABC raises questions S By Shari Hams
A South Korean cosmetic surgery company has cancelled a Sydney event where prospective patients were due to meet Korean doctors.
The company had been questioned about promotions featuring doctors who were not registered to practise in Australia.
Women who travel to South Korea for procedures are documenting the process online.
Link copied Share Share article A South Korean cosmetic surgery company has cancelled a Sydney event where prospective patients were due to meet Korean doctors, after questions were raised by the ABC.
The two-day, appointment-only event was advertised by South Korean company Restory Plastic Surgery, featuring two doctors who were not registered to practise in Australia.
Examples of some of the advertisements promoting the now cancelled Korean surgeons' visit. ( Supplied: Restory Plastic Surgery )
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