Best Plastic Surgery Clinics Melbourne Near Me

4worldlovers: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A QUALIFIED PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGEON AND A COSMETIC SURGEON?

A qualified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon is fully accredited by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.

The difference between a plastic surgeon and a cosmetic surgeon is significant. Anyone with a medical degree can call themselves a “cosmetic surgeon” and are not accredited to operate in major private hospitals. A Cosmetic Surgeon is not recognised as a Specialist Surgeon or Specialist Plastic Surgeon by any of the regulating authorities such as Medicare Australia or the Medical Board of Australia. They also cannot register themselves as a Surgeon with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Specialist Plastic Surgeons normally undergo extensive training in aesthetic surgery, maxillofacial surgery, paediatric plastic surgery and reconstructive surgery following trauma, burns or cancer treatment. After completing the mandatory years of training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, many Specialist Plastic Surgeons undertake a fellowship to continue to gain further experience and training in specific branches of the specialty.

Dr Julian Liew is a fully qualified Specialist Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon accredited by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. After completing his medical degree in 2002 at Monash University, Dr Liew trained in both General Surgery and Plastic Surgery before completing his Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery training at the beginning of 2015.

During his training, Dr Liew gained extensive experience in aesthetic surgery, maxillofacial surgery and reconstructive surgery following trauma, burns and cancer treatment. After successfully gaining his Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship from the the Royal College of Surgeons, Dr Liew completed a further fellowship overseas in Microsurgery and Breast Reconstructive Surgery at the world-renowned Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead, United Kingdom, which is world famous for its pioneering burns and plastic surgery.

As a skilled Microsurgeon and Specialist Plastic Surgeon his attention to detail is only paralleled by his passion for the patient-centric experience and his complete involvement along with his talented team, through the patient’s entire surgical journey.

In 2017, Dr Liew realised his vision of combining surgical excellence with an enhanced patient journey by establishing his boutique plastic and reconstructive surgery practice, The Clinic Plastic Surgery, in East Melbourne.

Your qualified Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr Julian Liew, will guide you through your patient journey from beginning to end. Dr Liew will see you at your first consultation, and personally guide you through your post-surgical course. At The Clinic Plastic Surgery, we feel that a close relationship with your surgeon ensures a smooth and satisfying experience.

For more urgent referrals, your general practitioner or specialist can contact us directly and you will be seen within 1 week.

If you are wishing to time your appointments or surgery around certain events or dates, please mention this at the time of your appointment to our friendly team. We will work hard to tailor your surgical journey around your lifestyle and commitments.

A medical referral is not required to make an appointment. However, having a referral allows you to claim a small rebate from Medicare at your initial consultation.

All non-cosmetic patients are encouraged to have a GP referral at initial consultation, as this will allow you to receive a rebate on the day of your appointment.

Your initial consultation will be with your Specialist Plastic Surgeon, Dr Liew. He will listen to your concerns and expectations, take your medical history and examine you. Clinical photographs will also be taken during this appointment.

Dr Liew will outline the various surgical and non-surgical options suitable for you and tailor a management plan specifically for you. He will also inform you of the potential risks and complications of a procedure, and you will have time to have all of your questions answered.

If surgery is required, you will also receive a quotation outlining expected costs.

HOW MUCH WILL SURGERY COST AND WILL IT BE COVERED BY MEDICARE?

At the time of your consultation, you will be given a detailed quotation for your procedure that will include the surgeon’s fee, anaesthetist’s fee, surgical assistant fees and the hospital’s fees.

4worldlovers:
Benefits of choosing from our expert team of Melbourne Specialist Plastic Surgeons is their wide range of skills and specialty focus areas. Some of our most popular surgeries are listed below.

Breast Surgery can give you fuller, firmer breasts, lift sagging breasts, or reduce breast size. We also perform revision procedures and complex corrective surgery

Tummy Tuck Surgery will tighten muscles that have become loose or split following pregnancy, or removes fat and extra skin after massive weight loss.

Body procedures can help you regain a more youthful silhouette after pregnancy, significant weight loss, or bariatric surgery. We can perform complex body contouring procedures

Face Surgery can help lift and firm an aged face or neck for a more youthful appearance. We also perform rhinoplasty for nose reshaping or repair, and lip and chin augmentation

Rhinoplasty Surgery can typically improve your breathing and improve your looks.

Eyelid Surgery can improve not only your vision but also your aesthetic appearance.

Gender Reassignment Surgery is now offered in Melbourne by Specialist Plastic Surgeon and Gender Surgery expert Dr Patrick Briggs.

Non-Surgical Treatments to enhance and complement your Cosmetic Surgery at Coco Ruby Plastic Surgery.

Our guides provide information for before, during and after your surgery. These resources will assist you on your journey from thinking about having plastic surgery, benefits, aftercare, maintaining your results, recovery and more.

These before and after surgery photographs represent typical results our patients get. Each image is conveniently categorised by acting surgeon. Results depend on individual patient circumstances and can vary significantly.

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Dr. Alan Breidahl, Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons, Plastic Surgery

Registered medical practitioner, specialist plastic surgeon (specialist registration in surgery – plastic surgery)

Dr. Alan Breidahl and his team are all extensively trained and experienced Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons and Nurses, who will take the time to understand your needs and preferences.

4worldlovers: Mark is a Clinical Professor of Surgery and Honorary Professor of Anatomy at the University of Melbourne, and Chair of Plastic Surgery at Epworth Freemasons Hospital. Mark is the former Head of Plastic Surgery at The Royal Melbourne Hospital (2001-2016) and Royal Women’s Hospital (2000-2016), and past President of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (2017 – 2019). Mark is the Plastic Surgery Specialty Elected Counsellor to the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, and currently serves on the Board of Training and Council, for the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons, The New Zealand Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Mark is a member of the Perioperative Expert Advisory Board for Safer Care Victoria, Department of Health and Human Services advising the Victorian Government on health policy.

Mark is the co-Editor in Chief of the Australasian Journal of Plastic Surgery and an Invited Editor for The Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal in America. Mark is an invited Faculty Member of the International Perforator Flap Course in Belgium, Chairman of the Melbourne Advanced Facial Anatomy Course, and member of the London Breast Meeting, and Stockholm Breast meetings.