Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons - ASAPS

Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons - ASAPS Since 1977, ASAPS has been a peak body for cosmetic surgery in Australia and New Zealand. We represe

The Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) has been one of the world’s leading organisations in cosmetic surgery education and research. Our members are all Specialist Plastic Surgeons and Fellows of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) specialising in surgery of the face, breast and body.

The Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) warmly welcomes all new members in 2025. We will be takin...
19/11/2025

The Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) warmly welcomes all new members in 2025.

We will be taking the opportunity to introduce them to our community. Today we introduce our new Members from Queensland:

Dr Luke Watson
Dr Yezen Sheena
Dr Tavis Read
Dr Yun Phua
Dr Veneshree nair
Dr Jeannine McManus
Dr Chandan Jadhav
Dr Atul Ingle
Dr Matthew Cheng

All ASAPS members hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) and specialist plastic surgeon registration.

Find a surgeon at asaps.org.au

17/11/2025

Risks of travelling overseas for cosmetic surgery

Well, all surgery carries risk. Travelling overseas for surgery amplifies that risk. And the reason is that the surgeon that you are employing for your surgery, you will meet often on the day, sometimes on the way into the operating theatre.

There are language difficulties and cultural difficulties that make it very difficult to explain exactly what you are looking for in your surgery and for that surgeon to understand what your aims and wishes are.

In addition, having only just met that surgeon, how on earth are you meant to assess whether you have a connection with that person, whether their qualifications and experience are appropriate? So, you're putting yourself at great risk by travelling overseas for surgery.

Another risk is the not uncommon story of ghost surgeons.
In this situation, the surgeon who may be presented to you on the video or the brochure that attracted you to that place doesn't actually do the surgery. You may see that person in the anteroom before the surgery, but then there's another surgeon who actually performs that surgery. So, on some occasions, you will undergo surgery with a surgeon you have not even had a consultation with.

-Dr Tim Edwards, ASAPS Immediate Past President and Specialist Plastic Surgeon (MED0000968339)

Learn more with 'Heading Overseas for Cosmetic Surgery? Here's what you need to know.' link in our bio

   

17/11/2025

Risks of travelling overseas for cosmetic surgery

Well, all surgery carries risk. Travelling overseas for surgery amplifies that risk. And the reason is that the surgeon that you are employing for your surgery, you will meet often on the day, sometimes on the way into the operating theatre.

There are language difficulties and cultural difficulties that make it very difficult to explain exactly what you are looking for in your surgery and for that surgeon to understand what your aims and wishes are.

In addition, having only just met that surgeon, how on earth are you meant to assess whether you have a connection with that person, whether their qualifications and experience are appropriate? So, you're putting yourself at great risk by travelling overseas for surgery.

Another risk is the not uncommon story of ghost surgeons.
In this situation, the surgeon who may be presented to you on the video or the brochure that attracted you to that place doesn't actually do the surgery. You may see that person in the anteroom before the surgery, but then there's another surgeon who actually performs that surgery. So, on some occasions, you will undergo surgery with a surgeon you have not even had a consultation with.

Learn more with 'Heading Overseas for Cosmetic Surgery? Here's what you need to know.'

https://aestheticplasticsurgeons.org.au/news/heading-overseas-for-cosmetic-surgery-heres-what-you-need-to-know/

The Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) warmly welcomes all new members in 2025. We will be takin...
12/11/2025

The Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) warmly welcomes all new members in 2025.

We will be taking the opportunity to introduce them to our community. Today we introduce our new Members from Tasmania, South Australia and Victoria:

Dr Michael Thomson, TAS
Dr Alex Camerson, SA
Dr Shiba Sinha, VIC

All ASAPS members hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) and specialist plastic surgeon registration.

Find a surgeon at asaps.org.au

11/11/2025

Risks of travelling overseas for cosmetic surgery

One of the risks with having surgery performed overseas is that you do not know the qualifications of the person performing your surgery. In Australia, in order to become a qualified surgeon, our regulations are very strictly and tightly maintained. If you have your surgery in Australia, you can have trust in your surgeon that they are undertaking your operation with safety, integrity and respect.

-Dr Nam Anavekar, ASAPS Board Member and Specialist Plastic Surgeon (MED0001201291)

Learn more with 'Heading Overseas for Cosmetic Surgery? Here's what you need to know.'

https://aestheticplasticsurgeons.org.au/news/heading-overseas-for-cosmetic-surgery-heres-what-you-need-to-know/

07/11/2025

Risks of travelling overseas for cosmetic surgery

One of the risks of going overseas for your cosmetic surgery is the lack of aftercare. There is no way that your aftercare can be seen from day one to your completion by the same surgeon and the same surgical team when you're travelling from one country to another.

-Dr Frank Lin, ASAPS Board Member and Specialist Plastic Surgeon (MED0001193706)

Learn more with 'Heading Overseas for Cosmetic Surgery? Here's what you need to know.'

https://aestheticplasticsurgeons.org.au/news/heading-overseas-for-cosmetic-surgery-heres-what-you-need-to-know/

07/11/2025

Risks of travelling overseas for cosmetic surgery

One of the risks of going overseas for your cosmetic surgery is the lack of aftercare. There is no way that your aftercare can be seen from day one to your completion by the same surgeon and the same surgical team when you're travelling from one country to another.

-Dr Frank Lin, ASAPS Board Member and Specialist Plastic Surgeon (MED0001193706)

Learn more with 'Heading Overseas for Cosmetic Surgery? Here's what you need to know.'

https://aestheticplasticsurgeons.org.au/news/heading-overseas-for-cosmetic-surgery-heres-what-you-need-to-know/

The Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) warmly welcomes all new members in 2025. We will be takin...
05/11/2025

The Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) warmly welcomes all new members in 2025.

We will be taking the opportunity to introduce them to our community, beginning with our new members from New Zealand:

Dr Jessica Vlok
Dr Chris Porter
Dr Jun Kwon

All ASAPS members hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) and specialist plastic surgeon registration.

Find a surgeon at asaps.org.au

03/11/2025

Risks of travelling overseas for cosmetic surgery

A risk of travelling overseas for cosmetic surgery is the probability of having a DVT, a deep vein thrombosis, which can progress to a PE or pulmonary embolism. Now this can be potentially fatal, and the reason is because after most surgeries the blood is usually thicker and therefore any travel that can predispose you to the risk of clotting can actually be increased in risk.

And personally if I have a patient that comes from the country for surgery, I normally would make them stay in the city where I'm performing the operation for at least two to four weeks in case there are any complications because the last thing you want to find is a patient who might be bleeding or have a hematoma in their wound or having infection problems and they are more than two kilometres away or five kilometres away from you and they can't get to you and that care can be quite difficult to facilitate.

-Dr Lily Vrtik, ASAPS President and Specialist Plastic Surgeon (MED0000971947)

Learn more with 'Heading Overseas for Cosmetic Surgery? Here's what you need to know.'

https://aestheticplasticsurgeons.org.au/news/heading-overseas-for-cosmetic-surgery-heres-what-you-need-to-know/

28/10/2025

BTS of the 47th Annual ASAPS Conference, tucked away in Studio 4, a group of ASAPS Members sat in front of the camera and shared their insights.

This content will continue ASAPS' quest to educate the public and ensure informed decision making with regards to cosmetic plastic surgery and choice of surgeon.

We also discovered more about our members and their stories which we can't wait to share.

Stay tuned to discover what was discussed within the confines of the Media Hub.

Thanks to all members who joined us. Not all are pictured but you'll see them soon.

PS. Who doesn't love the chance to clap the clapperboard?

28/10/2025

47th Annual ASAPS Conference - Lap of Love

With thanks to all of our Aesthetic Technology Partners for their continued support.

Gold Aesthetic Technology Partner:
Johnson & Johnson MedTech / Mentor

Gold Aesthetic Education Partner:
LifeHealthcare

Coffee Cart Partner:
Alma

Aesthetic Technology Partners:
Surgical Supplies Australia
Medpro Finance Corporation
Endotherapeutics
Medical Specialties Australasia (Triloop Bra / Triloop Bra Pocket)
Marini SkinSolutions
Podium
Venus
Concept Health (Bruise-eze)
Nokori
Avant Practice Solutions & Doctors Health Fund
Canfield Scientific
BTL Aesthetics
Precise Medical
Device Consulting
Solventum
Panteya
TR Pro+ (Tissue Repair)
Ultrana
DKSH Healthcare (Hirudoid)
Beauty Technology
JD Healthcare (Exquisite Bodies)
InMode
Medifit
High Tech Medical

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The Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) is one of Australasia’s leading organisations in cosmetic surgery education and research. Our members are all Specialist Plastic Surgeons and Fellows of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) specialising in aesthetic surgery of the face, breast and body.