How to check a qualification

Not sure about this, where did you see it? Australia or overseas?

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Response received anonymously – 
“Hi Anonymous
I can only assume that MAAFPS stands for Member of Australasian Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery.
Their website states “Current members of the Academy include specialist otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, ophthalmologists, dermatologists, general plastic surgeons, oral surgeons and maxillofacial surgeons.”
As such, membership of this association tells you little about the doctor other than their interest in facial cosmetic surgery. It gives no information about a minimum training standard, which is the most thing that can be learnt from the initials after a doctor’s name.
The best way to know a doctor’s qualifications is to search their name on the AHPRA website https://www.ahpra.gov.au 
Use the “Check your health practitioner is registered” search, and it will tell you if they are trained as a plastic surgeon, ENT surgeon, general surgeon or a general practitioner (with no formal government endorsed training in cosmetic surgery).”
 

Trish

Trish is a plastic surgery blogger. She is passionate about wellbeing, health and beauty, and doesn't mind a little bit of 'help' from the amazing cosmetic and beauty procedures that are available today. Trish spends her days talking to women and men who are looking for suggestions and advice on procedures that are available to them. Cutting through the sales pitch and hype, a down-to-earth response on general information is what you will get.