The largest global organisation of aesthetic plastic surgeons has condemned Thailand's medical council for approving a plan to certify short-term courses for aesthetic surgery, saying it would seriously compromise patient safety. The article prompted the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, which has members in 104 countries, to submit a letter to Dr Somsak requesting the council reconsider the decision. Dr Somsak has since told the Bangkok Post Sunday that not all procedures can be performed by a non-core specialist, depending on whether the procedures require surgery. An ophthalmologist, for instance, can only perform surgery related to the eye. "Any proposal of a shortcut to gain certification in plastic surgery must be withdrawn," said Dr Saltz.

Source: Bangkok Post November 06, 2016 00:10 UTC