Consult specialist registry before going for aesthetic procedures


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We were saddened to hear the tragic news about the death of a young woman reportedly following a liposuction procedure at nonmedical premises, which are, therefore, not under the jurisdiction of the Health Ministry.

We wish to emphasise that there are existing guidelines on aesthetic medical practice put in place by the Health Ministry and in governance since 2013. It is clearly spelt out in the guidelines that liposuction is an invasive surgical procedure that should only be performed by trained surgeons, namely, plastic surgeons and surgical specialists who have been credentialed and privileged.

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