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We are delighted to introduce Specialist Plastic Surgeon Dr Alicia Heald. Dr Heald is an independent Specialist Plastic Surgeon consulting privately from the rooms of AR Plastic Surgery alongside Specialist Plastic Surgeons Dr Eddie Cheng MED0001399314 and Dr Ajay Chauhan MED0001172663. […]

What do I need to know about the AHPRA cosmetic surgery reform guidelines? Patients choosing cosmetic surgery deserve safe care. The Medical Board of Australia has now published new guidelines that aim to raise the standards of care and improve patient safety. These guidelines form a part of a significant cosmetic surgery reform that targets […]

Covid19 can affect our cardiorespiratory systems and increase our risk of deep vein thrombosis. Evidence is emerging around the safety and timing of anaesthesia and surgery for patients who have recently been infected with COVID-19, along with optimum timing of vaccination in relation to surgery timing. […]

As of the 1st of July 2022, women who meet the Medicare criteria for surgical repair of muscle separation as a result of pregnancy will now be able to access support from Medicare and Private Health Funds. The new abdominoplasty or tummy tuck medical item number and descriptions are yet to be defined, however, the government has confirmed […]

With the relaxation of Queensland borders on 13 December 2021, AR Plastic Surgery in line with Qld Health and The Wesley Hospital campus has implemented the following changes as part of our Covidsafe Plan in order to protect our team, our patients and the wider community. Please familiarise yourself with the following requirements when attending […]

What should I ask my surgeon before having cosmetic plastic surgery? When considering cosmetic plastic surgery SAFETY is your number one priorty! It would be foolish to think that any procedure or surgery is a walk in the park at lunch time! In fact, all surgery carries risk. Even a shot of filler in the lips at lunchtime carries a level of […]

One of the most common questions our patients ask prior to plastic surgery is - what should I pack for the hospital or hotel? For any Mums having plastic surgery, you'll all recall what it was like packing that all-important hospital bag. Packing and prepping your bag or travels for plastic surgery requires some forethought! Especially if you're […]

Hot off the Press. Great news for women! The Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) have been working hard to bring back the medicare item number for Australian women who suffer from muscle separation or rectus diastasis caused by pregnancy. This means that women may be able to have reconstructive correctional surgery partly funded by […]

What is low-level light therapy? Low-level light therapy (LLLT) with Healite II is the therapeutic use of (LED) light to enhance your body’s natural cellular recovery, improving healing times, relieving pain, promoting skin rejuvenation and more. The pain-free and non-invasive treatment delivers concentrated energy deep into your tissue affecting […]