There are a number Surgical Societies and Academies that Specialists and Surgeons are affiliated with. No particular Societies, Academies or College can claim to be the best or the only organisation to do cosmetic surgery.
Most Specialist Surgeons and Doctors are trained in University and Public Hospital systems to obtain their specialist qualifications. However Cosmetic Plastic Surgery is usually not performed in the Public Health System. Further training and experience are required, usually in a private post graduate fellowship.
In general, Specialist Surgeons who are recognized by The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and those who have obtained further post graduate Fellowship training in Cosmetic Surgery in centres of excellence are qualified and experienced in cosmetic surgery. You should entrust your face and body to a Facial Plastic Surgeon and Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon with whom you feel most comfortable. Never choose a surgeon solely based on lower costs or surgeons that claim only they are the only group that can perform cosmetic surgery.
Dr Pham completed 3 1/2 years of Clinical Fellowships in Facial Aesthetic & Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Head & Neck Oncology and Anterior Skull Base Surgery at centre of excellence internationally and nationally.
Dr Pham is a member of the following Professional Associations:
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (www.surgeons.org).
Australasian Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (www.aafps.com.au).
Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery (www.asohns.org.au).
International Federation of Facial Plastic Surgical Societies (www.aafprs.org/links/whatis.html).
Australian Medical Association (www.ama.com.au).