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Dr Matthew Cheng, 51 Ballow Street, Fortitude Valley (2025)

14/12/2025

The Valley Plastic Surgery family 🤍 What a massive year it’s been. Couldn’t do this without our amazing nurses, admin legends and fellow doctors who show up every day to look after our patients so well. Thank you for this team and excited for what’s next—bring on 2026 ✌🏼✌🏼

12/12/2025

Operation: Delayed right sided breast reconstruction with deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap.

Outcome: Before and after 5 week post operative. This patient previously underwent a mastectomy for right sided breast cancer. Her reconstruction was performed using her own abdominal tissue as a DIEP flap. Excess abdominal tissue was harvested on blood vessels, the flap was transfer to the chest where microsurgery was performed to re-establish blood flow, then the tissue was shaped into a breast. The abdomen was then closed in an abdominoplasty style to achieve a flatter contour.

Surgery Duration: 5 hours.
Hospital Admission: 1 week stay.
Recovery: Supportive bra at all time for 6 weeks.

Disclaimer: The content shared on this page is intended for general information and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice or contain nudity. Consent from the patient has been gained to publish clinical images. Tattoos may have been removed for confidentiality reasons. All procedures featured are performed by Dr Matthew Cheng (MED0001863710), a registered medical practitioner and specialist plastic surgeon.

Outcomes are individual and can vary due to factors such as genetics, age, skin quality, wound healing, lifestyle, and overall health. Early results may not reflect long-term outcomes, and results are not guaranteed.

All surgical and invasive procedures carry risks. For detailed information about potential risks and what to expect, please visit www.drmatthewcheng.com.au (link in bio). Always seek advice from an appropriately qualified medical professional before proceeding.

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06/12/2025

Operation: Excision of lesion left medial leg and keystone flap. Before and after 4.5 months post operative.

Outcome: This patient presented with an aggressive squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) on the left medial leg. Because the lower leg generally lacks the laxity required for direct closure, I excised the lesion and reconstructed the area using a keystone flap. While a skin graft is an alternative, I prefer flap-based reconstruction in many cases as it tends to offer more robust healing. I frequently teach this flap technique at skin cancer workshops, as its staged design allows progressive movement and reliable closure.

Surgery Duration: 30 minutes
Hospital Stay: Day surgery
Anaesthetic: Twilight sedation + local anaesthetic

Disclaimer: The content shared on this page is intended for general information and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice or contain nudity. Consent from the patient has been gained to publish clinical images. Tattoos may have been removed for confidentiality reasons. All procedures featured are performed by Dr Matthew Cheng (MED0001863710), a registered medical practitioner and specialist plastic surgeon.

Outcomes are individual and can vary due to factors such as genetics, age, skin quality, wound healing, lifestyle, and overall health. Early results may not reflect long-term outcomes, and results are not guaranteed.

All surgical and invasive procedures carry risks. For detailed information about potential risks and what to expect, please visit www.drmatthewcheng.com.au (link in bio). Always seek advice from an appropriately qualified medical professional before proceeding.

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30/11/2025

Procedure: Bilateral Breast Reduction

Outcome: Before and after 3 months post operative. Breasts were reduced, reshaped, and lifted to reveal extra torso. I also addressed her significant breast asymmetry. Left side = 903g reduced. Right side = 659g reduced. Total = 1.562kg reduced.

Surgery Duration: 2.5 hours
Hospital Admission: 1 night stay
Recovery: Supportive bra at all time for 6 weeks.

Disclaimer: The content shared on this page is intended for general information and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice or contain nudity. Consent from the patient has been gained to publish clinical images. Tattoos may have been removed for confidentiality reasons. All procedures featured are performed by Dr Matthew Cheng (MED0001863710), a registered medical practitioner and specialist plastic surgeon.

Outcomes are individual and can vary due to factors such as genetics, age, skin quality, wound healing, lifestyle, and overall health. Early results may not reflect long-term outcomes, and results are not guaranteed.

All surgical and invasive procedures carry risks. For detailed information about potential risks and what to expect, please visit www.drmatthewcheng.com.au (link in bio). Always seek advice from an appropriately qualified medical professional before proceeding.

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21/11/2025

Procedure: Gynaecomastia excision and liposuction.

Outcome: Before and after 6 weeks post-operative. This patient had excess glandular and fat tissue to his chest. I removed the glandular component through a semicircular incision around his ni**le taking 45g from the left and 50g from the right. I then performed liposuction over his chest to address the fat component. The result is a flatter chest which is more proportionate to the rest of his body.

Surgery Duration: 1.5 hours
Hospital Admission: Day surgery
Recovery: Home with drains. Compression vest at all time for 6 weeks.

Disclaimer: The content shared on this page is intended for general information and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice or contain nudity. Consent from the patient has been gained to publish clinical images. Tattoos may have been removed for confidentiality reasons. All procedures featured are performed by Dr Matthew Cheng (MED0001863710), a registered medical practitioner and specialist plastic surgeon.

Outcomes are individual and can vary due to factors such as genetics, age, skin quality, wound healing, lifestyle, and overall health. Early results may not reflect long-term outcomes, and results are not guaranteed.

All surgical and invasive procedures carry risks. For detailed information about potential risks and what to expect, please visit www.drmatthewcheng.com.au (link in bio). Always seek advice from an appropriately qualified medical professional before proceeding.

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14/11/2025

Procedure: Horizontal thigh reduction + VASER liposuction

Outcome: Before and after photos at 12 weeks post-operative. This patient requested a thigh reduction but did not want a scar down her thigh. I performed a horizontal thigh reduction, placing her scar in the groin crease, which can be concealed when wearing underwear/swimwear. I resected her medial thigh tissue, taking 120g from each side. I then performed VASER liposuction removing 250cc each side. I suspended her thigh using strong sutures onto her pelvic bone to achieve a lifting effect and prevent labial splaying.

Surgery Duration: 2 hours
Hospital Admission: Overnight stay
Recovery: Compression shorts at all time for 6 weeks.

Disclaimer: The content shared on this page is intended for general information and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice or contain nudity. Consent from the patient has been gained to publish clinical images. Tattoos may have been removed for confidentiality reasons. All procedures featured are performed by Dr Matthew Cheng (MED0001863710), a registered medical practitioner and specialist plastic surgeon.

Outcomes are individual and can vary due to factors such as genetics, age, skin quality, wound healing, lifestyle, and overall health. Early results may not reflect long-term outcomes, and results are not guaranteed.

All surgical and invasive procedures carry risks. For detailed information about potential risks and what to expect, please visit www.drmatthewcheng.com.au (link in bio). Always seek advice from an appropriately qualified medical professional before proceeding.

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07/11/2025

Procedure: Gynaecomastia excision and liposuction.

Outcome: This patient had gynaecomastia where he had an abnormal enlargement of breast tissue. I resected his excess glandular and fat tissue through a semicircular incision around his ni**le. I also obliterated his existing inframammary fold. I then performed liposuction to his chest wall. This is his immediate on table result.

Surgery Duration: 1.5 hours
Hospital Admission: Day surgery
Recovery: Home with drains. Compression vest at all time for 6 weeks.

Disclaimer: The content shared on this page is intended for general information and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice or contain nudity. Consent from the patient has been gained to publish clinical images. Tattoos may have been removed for confidentiality reasons. All procedures featured are performed by Dr Matthew Cheng (MED0001863710), a registered medical practitioner and specialist plastic surgeon.

Outcomes are individual and can vary due to factors such as genetics, age, skin quality, wound healing, lifestyle, and overall health. Early results may not reflect long-term outcomes, and results are not guaranteed.

All surgical and invasive procedures carry risks. For detailed information about potential risks and what to expect, please visit www.drmatthewcheng.com.au (link in bio). Always seek advice from an appropriately qualified medical professional before proceeding.

Comments have been disabled in accordance with AHPRA guidelines to prevent the publication of patient testimonials.

27/10/2025

A big afternoon of breast reconstruction today. I performed a deep inferior epigastric artery flap with my co-surgeon and good friend, Dr Luke Watson. It’s always a challenging operation, but incredibly rewarding—made even better when shared with a great colleague.

26/10/2025

Microsurgery Sunday! A big day with back-to-back complex lower limb reconstructions requiring free flaps. Grateful for my incredible morning and afternoon teams — dedicating their Sunday so our patients can receive urgent reconstruction.

24/10/2025

Procedure: Removal and replacement bilateral breast implants + fat grafting.

Outcome: This patient has old breast implants which were malpositioned and starting to cause pain. I performed a removal of her breast implants and found that her old implants had rotated 90 degrees in her pocket. To improve the position of her implants I performed lateral closure of her capsule and medial dissection. I replaced and upsized her implants with a Motiva Ergonomix 300cc implant on the right and 265cc implant on the left. I used differential implant volumes to address her slight breast asymmetry. I also performed fat grafting to her upper medial right breast to further correct her asymmetry and improve her contour. Implants were supported with an internal bra. This is her immediate on table result showing an improved implant position and symmetry.

Surgery Duration: 1.5 hours
Hospital Admission: Day surgery
Recovery: Supportive bra at all time for 6 weeks.

Disclaimer: The content shared on this page is intended for general information and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice or contain nudity. Consent from the patient has been gained to publish clinical images. Tattoos may have been removed for confidentiality reasons. All procedures featured are performed by Dr Matthew Cheng (MED0001863710), a registered medical practitioner and specialist plastic surgeon.

Outcomes are individual and can vary due to factors such as genetics, age, skin quality, wound healing, lifestyle, and overall health. Early results may not reflect long-term outcomes, and results are not guaranteed.

All surgical and invasive procedures carry risks. For detailed information about potential risks and what to expect, please visit www.drmatthewcheng.com.au (link in bio). Always seek advice from an appropriately qualified medical professional before proceeding.

Comments have been disabled in accordance with AHPRA guidelines to prevent the publication of patient testimonials.

14/10/2025

An incredible experience learning and refining advanced facelift and facial aesthetic surgery techniques with Dr Giovanni Botti. I had the opportunity to learn the gliding brow lift, the high SMAS deep plane facelift, and a midface lift performed through a lower blepharoplasty approach. It was also a valuable chance to further refine my techniques including the classic deep plane facelift, platysmaplasty, and lip lift. A big thank you to for his expert guidance throughout the course.

12/10/2025

Procedure: Immediate breast reconstruction following bilateral mastectomy. Two stage procedure with expanders (1st stage) and breast implants (2nd stage).

Outcome: This patient had a bilateral mastectomy for a triple negative breast cancer and was immediately reconstructed with Mentor 350cc tissue expanders placed under the muscle and an acellular dermal matrix (FlexHD). Her second stage procedure involved exchanging her expanders for definitive breast implants. Her expanders were initially sitting high and apart. I tell my patients to expect that the expander will often ride high and feel irregular, but at the time of the 2nd stage exchange I can manipulate the pocket to correct any malposition. In the 2nd stage, I corrected the implant pocket, especially to fill out the medial inferior pole of the left breast. The patient was upsized to Motiva 450cc ergonomix full profile implants. This is her result 4 weeks after the second stage procedure showing a lift and increase in her breast volume. Her breasts are sitting close together offering an excellent contour and shape. The implants are also a lot more comfortable than the expanders.

Disclaimer: The content shared on this page is intended for general information and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice or contain nudity. Consent from the patient has been gained to publish clinical images. All procedures featured are performed by Dr Matthew Cheng (MED0001863710), a registered medical practitioner and specialist plastic surgeon.

Outcomes are individual and can vary due to factors such as genetics, age, skin quality, wound healing, lifestyle, and overall health. Early results may not reflect long-term outcomes, and results are not guaranteed.

All surgical and invasive procedures carry risks. For detailed information about potential risks and what to expect, please visit www.drmatthewcheng.com.au (link in bio). Always seek advice from an appropriately qualified medical professional before proceeding.

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