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To our Cherished AR Plastic Surgery family, […]

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. […]

To our wonderful patients, we thank you all for trusting us in 2023 and wish you all a joyous holiday with family and friends. Tis now the season for our team to also take some much-deserved rest, relaxation and reconnection with our nearest and dearest. To assist you during this period, please review the information below to help you have a safe […]

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 […]

To our wonderful patients, we thank you all for trusting us in 2022 and wish you all a joyous holiday with family and friends. […]

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 […]

Thanking our incredible patients for trusting us in 2021! Our office will be taking a short break but please know we will never stop caring about you! Our Team will be busy filling stockings and preparing for Santa from 4 pm Thursday 23rd December 2021, officially reopening Monday 10 January 2022 at 8.30 am. […]

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 […]