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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 […]

Melanoma is the most common cancer in young Australians (15 - 39 year olds), but incidence for people over 60 is high and increasing. If detected early, 90% of Melanoma cases can be successfully treated with surgery. […]

If you answered no to this, then you're not alone!! In our experience the majority of prospective patients who ring our rooms in Brisbane to enquire about plastic surgery aren't aware of the difference between a Specialist Plastic Surgeon and the fake title Cosmetic Surgeon! The Australian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons are attempting to […]

The background In 2016 Medicare withdrew the item number for abdominoplasty or tummy tuck surgery following pregnancy, without any public or clinical consultation. One of our most frequently asked questions is 'Can I use my private health insurance to repair muscle separation caused by pregnancy?' […]

Nurse Ainslie and Nurse Chelsea, Dr Cheng's experienced plastic surgery nurses discuss some general pain management tips in the following video. […]

How to maximise your consultation with Dr Eddie Cheng. Hi everyone. My name is Lauren and I am one of Dr Cheng's treatment coordinators and I'm here to talk to you about preparing for your aesthetic consultation. […]