Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons

26/08/2025

If you’re considering surgery, supporting someone on their journey or just interested – don’t miss this chat with Professor Mark Ashton. Understanding what to look for in a surgeon’s title and how to check if they are fully qualified are critical steps to take to ensure the best outcome for patient safety.

🎙️Listen to the Plastic Surgeon & I podcast here: https://ow.ly/9xph50WLOPU
Or wherever you find your podcasts!

Safety

25/08/2025

More than 7000 women had breast reduction surgery in 2024, according to Services Australia figures. Specialist Plastic Surgeon and ASPS President, Dr David Morgan talks to Erin Miller at body+soul here:

From physical discomfort to psychological concerns, large breasts can make life difficult. Little wonder, then, that many women choose breast reduction surgery. Here’s what to know.

21/08/2025

From 2 September 2025, AHPRA and TGA are enforcing new, more rigorous advertising standards for non-surgical cosmetic procedures. These will prohibit branding, testimonials, influencer endorsements, before-and-after imagery (except when strictly educational and unaltered), AI-generated content, inducements, and any form of targeting minors. Compliance also requires full risk disclosure, accurate registrant details, and appropriate cooling-off periods.

This article highlights the importance of agencies that you work with on advertising content, to understand the new requirements, working to ensure your practice remains aligned with best regulatory practices and professional standards.

Australia’s $4.1 billion cosmetic injectables industry is in the midst of a marketing reckoning. With growth forecast to surge by more than 19% annually through to 2030, non-surgical aesthetic procedures are increasingly being promoted across social media, digital platforms, and influencer channel...

17/08/2025

Are you considering plastic surgery?
Your safety, results, and overall experience will vary, and they'll certainly depend on choosing the right surgeon.

ASPS members are all specialist plastic surgeons with at least 12 years of extensive surgical education and training in Australia.

All surgical procedures carry risk, but you can reduce the chance of risk and complication by consulting a plastic surgeon who is trained, qualified and accredited to perform reconstructive and cosmetic surgery.

🔗 Visit Find a Surgeon directory here: https://ow.ly/KLaU50WFKgn

14/08/2025

Alongside our Conveners, Dr Kieran Rowe and Dr Shiv Chopra, ASPS is pleased to announce the dates for the Plastic Surgery Congress 2026.

This will be the first in our new annual PSC format, held on 24 - 25th July 2026 at the Sofitel Brisbane Central in Queensland.

Save the date – further details announced soon!

03/08/2025

Welcome Dr. Conor Sugrue, a new Member of ASPS.

Dr. Sugrue is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon specialising in complex reconstruction, aesthetic surgery, and hand surgery, based in Melbourne.

Holding fellowships with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, and the European Board of Hand Surgery, he is dedicated to advancing surgical care through innovation, research, and personalised patient treatment.

🔗Find out more and access his contact details at the Find a Surgeon page https://ow.ly/Gf3150WsnKc

27/07/2025

Welcome to ASPS Dr Matthew Cheng!
Dr Cheng is an Australian trained specialist Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon based in Brisbane, Queensland. With advanced aesthetic training after completing a fellowship in Sydney, he has a special interest in facial aesthetics, breast surgery and body contouring surgery.

Dr Cheng also holds a PhD in breast tissue engineering from the Queensland University of Technology, with research featured in major media outlets. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr Cheng is a Staff Specialist at Princess Alexandra Hospital where he actively contributes to both clinical care and surgical education.

Find out more about the procedures he offers, and contact details here: https://ow.ly/nWyG50Wt18z

Dr Matthew Cheng

24/07/2025

A big thank you must also go to our PSC 2025 Breakfast Session sponsors — Device Technologies, Solventum and PolyNovo — for supporting high-quality, thought-provoking sessions at last month’s Congress at ICC Sydney last month!

The educational value of these early-morning presentations was clear, and we’re grateful to our expert presenters for sharing their time and insights with delegates.

Device Technologies Solventum PolyNovo

21/07/2025

We’re proud to celebrate the incredible win by Team Australia at the 2025 American Specialist Plastic Surgery International Residents World Cup Championship!

The team included Dr. Ines Prasidha who is an ASPS Trainee Associate Member, Dr. Urska Cebron, Dr. Jason Sivieng, and Dr. Tanya Low from The Sydney Children’s Hospital at Westmead. Congratulations on an outstanding achievement—well done to all involved!

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21/07/2025

Welcome to ASPS, Dr Tavis Read!

Dr Tavis (Tav) Read is a Brisbane-based, Australian-trained specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. His clinical practice specialises in surgical oncology and reconstructive microsurgery. In particular, he has sub-specialty interests in the treatment of melanoma, sarcoma and other soft tissue malignancies, head and neck and breast reconstruction, and complex lower limb trauma.

🔗More information about Dr Read, including contact details for his practice can be found at his find a surgeon page https://ow.ly/ikgC50WsnRf

14/07/2025

Our ASPS educational webinar series are a great resource for members.
Experienced psychologists and experts in the field of body image and appearance-related concerns, Dr Shab Mireskandari and Dr Ryan Kaplan presented our July webinar titled 'Understanding psychological screening and assessment prior to undergoing plastic and cosmetic procedures'.

🔗Log into the ASPS Member portal, and go to the webinar library to view this episode.

30/06/2025

Are you considering plastic surgery or supporting someone who is?

Tune into The Plastic Surgeon & I, a podcast by ASPS. Our fully qualified surgeons debunk myths, answer common questions, and provide clear, trustworthy information to guide you through the journey. Whether you're exploring options or seeking to understand more, this series is your go-to resource in a world full of misinformation.

🔗 Listen now https://ow.ly/yZZZ50Wc5lR