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Cosmetic surgery laws to be strengthened in Australia's NSW

Xinhua, June 3, 2016 Adjust font size:

Laws surrounding the cosmetic surgery industry will be strengthened to further protect patients, the Australia's New South Wales (NSW) state government said on Friday.

The changes will require medical procedures such as breast augmentations, tummy tucks and liposuction to be carried out in facilities that have the same licensing standards as private hospitals.

NSW state Health Minister Jillian Skinner said the changes would provide greater safeguards for patients.

"Reports of significant adverse health outcomes for some patients has led to growing public concern over high-risk practices by some operators," Skinner said.

"A NSW Health discussion paper informed the changes made today, which will ensure a safer regulatory environment for patients undergoing selected cosmetic surgical procedures."

Australian Medical Association NSW president professor Brad Frankum welcomed the changes.

"Patient safety is paramount and these new regulations will improve safety for people who undergo these kinds of procedures," Frankum said.

It follows a review into the cosmetic surgery industry by the NSW health ministry following a number of medical complications resulting from cosmetic procedures.

The new laws will take effect in early 2017. Endit