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Cosmetic Surgery

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

The death of a 32 year old Toronto real estate agent, Krista Stryland last month has finally promoted The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario to start looking into cosmetic surgery.

Ms. Stryland died after undergoing liposuction at Dr. Behnaz Yazdanfar's Toronto Cosmetic Clinic. Dr. Behnaz's clinic is still operational and interestingly, has not posted any press release on her website about the death. It is important to note that Dr. Yazdanfar is not a surgeon. The Toronto Star reported today that, many family physicians in Ontario advertise themselves as cosmetic surgeons and have no specialty designation or training.

The College has said it is now developing new rules and policies with respect to cosmetic surgery. The Toronto Star reported that one of the new rules is that the title "surgeon" will be reserved for physicians certified as surgical specialists by recognized medical bodies. Plastic Surgeons are qualified as specialists because of the years of post-graduate medical training they receive. Regular family doctors performing cosmetic surgery do not.

The College has revealed that it will be investigating 16 doctors who perform high risk cosmetic surgery. An additional, 20 doctors have been put on notice. At this time, The College is refusing to provide the names of the doctors.

For more information on cosmetic surgery click below:
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario's website

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