Hun Sen, the Prime Minister of Cambodia, recently sent a message to women in the country warning them about the dangers of cosmetic surgery, when performed by unlicensed doctors. The medical field does require cosmetic physicians to be licensed and have proper credentials to perform in their field, however there is little enforcement of set regulations. With lax standards, the country is rife with dubious doctors.

The Prime Minister directed his message to women who have unrealistic expectations of cosmetic surgery and are unaware of the risks and complications related to treatments.

Cosmetic surgery is big business in the country, where treatments such as breast augmentation and rhinoplasty are performed on thousands of men and women every year. Many Cambodian women turn to plastic surgery in the hopes that it will make them appear more like foreign celebrities. Prices tend to be significantly less than the standard in other countries, making Cambodia a popular medical tourist destination for people living in places as far away as Europe.

In Canada, the medical field is strictly monitored to protect the welfare of the population. Cosmetic surgery in Toronto should always be performed by a physician licensed by The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.

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