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Regulatory Bodies & Plastic Surgery Organisations/Societies  

Cosmetic  Surgeon Safety Checks

 

Independent Oversight & Verified Standards in Cosmetic Surgery

Access to regulated, evidence-based information is essential when considering cosmetic or breast surgery. These organisations set standards, regulate professionals, and provide oversight to protect patient safety.

All cosmetic surgeons featured within the Own Yr Look (formerly Cosmetic Surgery Advancements) directory are:

    • Verified specialist plastic surgeons 
    • Registered with a recognised medical regulatory body
    • Members of at least one respected plastic surgery association
    • Provide surgical procedures in a regulated medical facility.
    • Independently vetted against strict OYL patient-first criteria

Patient Focused NOT Profit Focused

The OYL Cosmetic Surgery Directory

All OYL cosmetic surgeons are verified, specialist plastic surgeons in their country of residence and registered with a recognised regulatory medical body and plastic surgery association. We are dedicated to excellence, which is why you can trust that every plastic surgeon in our directory offers exceptional, patient-focused cosmetic surgery services. 

Each surgeon undergoes a thorough vetting process to ensure they meet the highest standards of skill, safety, and professionalism. By choosing a plastic surgeon from our directory for your cosmetic surgery, you can be assured of dedication to quality care, with a commitment to providing personalised and expert results.

The OYL Commitment

✔Independent, not pay-to-list
✔Specialist plastic surgeons only
✔Global verification standards
✔Transparency over marketing

Let’s change the face of cosmetic surgery.
Patient Focused. Not Profit Focused.

Let’s change the face of plastic surgery and make it Patient Focused NOT Profit Focused

United Kingdom Medical Regulatory Bodies

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)

The MHRA is the UK regulator for medicines and medical devices, including breast implants.

Responsible for monitoring safety, issuing alerts and recalls, and providing regulatory oversight to ensure patient protection.

General Medical Council (GMC)

  • Maintains the official register of doctors
  • Confirms specialist registration in plastic surgery
  • Regulates professional standards and conduct

In the UK, all plastic surgeons featured by OYL must maintain full good standing, with no history of suspension, restriction, or active regulatory investigation and registered on the General Medical Council Specialist Register

 

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of healthcare services in England and publishes public reports with ratings from Outstanding to Inadequate. 

Checking a clinic is a critical step before choosing where to undergo surgery – CQC Ratings

UK/Irish Plastic Surgeons Training Standards

Becoming a Consultant Plastic Surgeon in the UK requires:

  • 5-year medical degree
  • 2-year foundation training
  • 2-year core surgical training
  • 6-year specialist plastic surgery training
  • FRCS (Plast) qualification 

British/Irish Plastic Surgery Associations

British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons – BAAPS

British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons – BAPRAS

Irish Association Of Plastic Surgeons – IAPS

 Important Notification for NHS Patients

In the UK you may be under the care of a consultant that is not registered on the specialist register for Plastic Surgery. Request information via the freedom of information act on an NHS consultant, you can find out more HERE 

Three common specialities that may provide reconstructive surgery within the NHS are:

Oncoplastic breast surgeons, who specialise in breast reconstruction.

✔GMC Specialist Register (General Surgery)

 

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) surgeons may go on to develop advanced expertise in facial plastic surgery.

✔GMC Specialist Register (Otolaryngology)

✔ ENT UK (British Association of Facial Plastic Surgery) – BAFPS

Oculoplastic surgeons are usually trained through Ophthalmology (eye surgery).

✔GMC Specialist Register (Ophthalmology)

✔ ENT UK (British Association of Facial Plastic Surgery) – BAFPS

Maxillofacial surgeons are highly trained specialist surgeons who diagnose and treat conditions affecting the face, jaw, mouth, head and neck, including facial trauma, jaw surgery, oral disease, skin cancer, reconstruction and some cosmetic or functional facial procedures. In the UK, oral and maxillofacial surgeons typically complete both medical and dental degrees followed by extensive specialist surgical training, making it one of the most rigorous facial surgery pathways.

Maxillofacial surgeons may go on to develop advanced expertise in facial plastic surgery training and memberships such as:Checking whether a surgeon is listed on the GMC Specialist Register and associated with recognised professional bodies such as  (British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons) can provide additional reassurance of specialist expertise. training and memberships such as:

✔GMC Specialist Register (Oral and Maxillofacial)

✔ British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons – BAOMS

USA & Canada Medical Regulatory Bodies 

U.S. Food and Drug Administration – FDA

American/Canadian Plastic Surgeon Board Certification

  • Medical degree
  • Minimum 6 years surgical training
  • Plastic surgery residency
  • Board certification via:
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery – ABPS
  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – RCPSC

USA & Canada Plastic Surgery Associations

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery – ASAPS

American Association of Plastic Surgeons – AAPS

American Society of Plastic Surgery – ASPS

Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons – CSPS

Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery – CSAPS

 Australia & New Zealand Medical Regulatory Bodies 

 

Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)

Regulates breast implants, medical devices, and medicines in Australia. Issues safety alerts, recalls, adverse event warnings, and regulatory updates Training & Certification

Australian/New Zealand Plastic Surgeons Training & Certification

  • Medical degree
  • 5+ years surgical training
  • Specialist certification via:
  • Australian and New Zealand Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

Australian & New Zealand Plastic Surgery Associations

Australasian Society of Aesthetic and Plastic Surgeons – ASAPS

Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons  – ASPS

The New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons – NZAPS

Europe 

European Plastic Surgeons Board Certification Standard

  • Medical degree (5–6 years)
  • Foundation/internship
  • Core surgical training
  • 6 years plastic surgery specialisation
  • Board certification via: European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery – EBPRAS

European Plastic Surgery Associations

The European Association of Plastic Surgeons – EURAPS

The European Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery – ESPRAS

The OYL Commitment

  • Independent, not pay-to-list
  • Specialist plastic surgeons only
  • Global verification standards
  • Transparency over marketing

Let’s change the face of cosmetic surgery.
Patient Focused. Not Profit Focused.

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Checking whether your plastic surgeon is a member of a recognised plastic surgery organisation is an extra safety step that can help demonstrate higher levels of specialist training, professional standing, and commitment to recognised standards within their field. While membership alone does not guarantee perfect results or prevent complications, it can indicate that your surgeon has met important professional criteria beyond basic medical registration.

It’s also essential to verify that your surgery will take place in a properly regulated surgical facility or hospital, as surgeon expertise and safe operating standards should go hand in hand.

Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons – TPRCD

Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgeons – SBCP

Mexican Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery – AMCPER

Thai Plastic Surgery Association – TPSA

International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery – ISAPS

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  • Safety alerts
  • Implant recalls
  • Industry investigations

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Disclaimer

The content and images provided are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition and, or any kind of non-surgical or surgical treatment. OYL has no liability for any decision you make about the type of surgery you decide to have. In the event that we provide links to third-party websites, we disclaim all responsibility and liability for the content of such third-party websites.