This Thursday, the Chilean Society of Plastic Surgery (SCCP) issued a warning after the death of a woman in an aesthetic clinic. In this sense, the institution urges patients seeking to undergo aesthetic or reconstructive surgery to use the “Security Triangle”.
It is security model is made up of three factors that must be followed to minimize complications in cosmetic surgeries. According to the president of the SCCP, Susana Benítez, “it is essential that Chileans are adequately informed about the risks of surgeries.”
The three pillars of the “Safety Triangle” for safe surgeries
The first factor in the system is the informed patient, which means that each person must ask about all possible risks of their surgery. The patient has the right to receive clear and complete information about the procedure and its implications.
The second element, an accredited plastic surgeon, ensures that The professional has a recognized certification in plastic surgery. The SCCP reminds that, until there is a specific regulation, patients should ensure that the doctor is truly specialized in this area.
Finally, authorized establishment is essentialsince the place where the surgery is performed must meet the requirements of the Ministry and the Superintendence of Health. This ensures that the facilities are adequate and have the necessary equipment for safe surgery.
How to identify a doctor without a specialty?
The SCCP recommends that patients distrust doctors who minimize the risks, suggest unsolicited surgeries or pressure to have surgery immediately. According to Fontbona, it is key that people choose carefully to avoid falling into unsafe and risky offers.
For its part, Susana Benitezpresident of the SCCP, deeply regretted what happened to the patient who died in a beauty center in the commune of Providencia. Along these lines, he highlighted this implemented security system called “Security Triangle”.
