Address the signs of aging and tiredness in the face
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Travelling for a brow-lift is a rewarding way to fully enjoy the benefits of this rejuvenating procedure. All those creases that have accumulated over the years can be smoothed away by the time you return from your journey. Costa Rica and South Africa are at the more exotic end of the travel spectrum or maybe you would prefer a European destination, in the Czech Republic or Belgium? Whatever the destination, talented, fully qualified surgeons are available to give you a new fresher look.
Members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons performed over 38,000 brow-lifts in 2005, alone*.
An audit of members of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons revealed that brow-lifts accounted for 3% of all cosmetic surgical procedures**.
Allow at least two weeks for the most visible after effects of the surgery to recede. Do not spend time in the sun following the procedure: ensure this is possible in the destination of your choice. Plan no strenuous activities while abroad.
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Face-lifts, eye brightening and brow-lifts all address signs of aging and tiredness in the face. Choose the right procedure to address your requirements; your expectations may require a combination of procedures to achieve the desired effect.
Our clear and detailed search options allow you to make the best choice for treatment. Refine your search on price, language and experience of staff, ease of travel, and excellence of facilities.
There is no substitute for qualified medical advice. See our resources section for detailed online information resources and specialists in your area.
*American Society of Plastic Surgeons: 2005 Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Trends 2005
**http://www.baaps.org.uk/content/view/151/62/
Cosmetic Surgery in The Philippines
A guide to plastic surgery regulations in the Philippines
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Organizations
The Department of Health is the governmental overseer of health and medicine in the Philippines. It maintains statistics on health as well as licensure of medical facilities.
Independant of government control, the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) unites the aims of the medical profession in the Philippines. It is responsible for organizing the continuing education of doctors as well as recognizing medical specilaties within the country.
The Professional Regulations Commission (PRC), Board of Medicine, registers all doctors. An online facility to allow verification of credentials is currently in developement.
The Philippine Association of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgeons (PAPRAS) is the professional organization for Plastic Surgeons in the Philippines. The association has a list of its members online.
Education
The basic medical degree takes 6 years. Following completion of a medical degree, graduates may opt to become registrars in a medical specialty. Plastic surgery is a recongnized sub-specialty of surgery in the Philippines. At the completion of registrar training a board examination is required to complete the specialty.
About 4 surgeons complete training in plastic surgery each year. Training programmes for specialization are accredited by the the PRC and are evaluated every 4 years.
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There is mandatory continuing education and doctors must re-register every 3 years. Re-accreditation is based on a CME credit system, with physicians required to obtain 100 credits a year under the PMA's ethical guideline (250 credits in a 3 year period are required by law before re-registration).
Credits are obtained from training courses, lectures, conferences - for example attendance at a one hour lecture is worth 5 credits - so a physician would need to attend 20 hours of lectures each year to retain the right to practice.
Complaints
Formal complaints may be dealt with by the Professional Regulations Commission, which has the power to discipline, fine or suspend the right to practice of physicans found negligent or culpable.
Complaints may also be addressed to any professional body to which a physican belongs and will be looked at by the ethical committee of that body. Civil proceedings may also be undertaken, though compensation claims cannot be lodged as there is no professional liability in the Philippines.
Storage and Access to Medical Records
There are no specific data protection laws in the Philippines, though a right to privacy is part of civil law. Doctors are bound by ethical rules to protect their patients information and provide access to that data upon request.
Resources
Ministry of Health
San Lazaro Compound, Tayuman, Sta. Cruz, Manila
tel: +63 2 743 830
website: http://www.doh.gov.ph/
Philippines Medical Association
PMA Building, North Avenue Quezon City, 1100 Philippines
tel: +63 2 929-6366
email: phimedas@yahoo.com
website: http://www.pma.com.ph/index.php
Professional Regulations Commission
Registration is by the Professional Regulations Commission, Board of Medicine
website: http://www.prc.gov.ph/
Formal complaints procedure:
website: http://www.prc.gov.ph/legalservices.asp?svc_id=2
The Philippine Association of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgeons
Room 305 Medical Arts Building
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
P. Sanchez St.,
Sta. Mesa,
Manila, Philippines
fax: (632) 714-7465
website: http://www.papras.org
locate members: http://www.papras.org/papras_members.html