East Melbourne, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Dr Natalie Ngan Plastic Surgery is a surgical cosmetic practice located in East Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
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Melbourne · VIC
Melbourne is Australia's second-largest city and a leading centre for cosmetic and plastic surgery, with a strong cluster of specialist practices in the CBD, East Melbourne, South Yarra, and Toorak. Victoria has some of Australia's most rigorous day-hospital accreditation requirements, which has shaped a mature local market.
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Anti-wrinkle injections in Melbourne
$250 – $900
Anti-wrinkle injections in Melbourne
$200 – $800
Arm lift (brachioplasty) in Melbourne
$9,000 – $16,000
Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) in Melbourne
$5,000 – $12,000
Brazilian butt lift (BBL) in Melbourne
$15,000 – $25,000
Breast augmentation (breast implants) in Melbourne
$12,000 – $22,000
Breast implant removal (explant) in Melbourne
$8,000 – $18,000
Breast lift (mastopexy) in Melbourne
$12,000 – $22,000
Breast reduction in Melbourne
$12,000 – $22,000
Buccal fat removal in Melbourne
$4,000 – $9,000
Cheek filler in Melbourne
$700 – $2,500
Chemical peel in Melbourne
$150 – $1,500
Chin filler in Melbourne
$600 – $1,500
Cosmetic dermatology in Melbourne
$200 – $5,000
Cosmetic injectables in Melbourne
$200 – $5,000
Deep plane facelift in Melbourne
$25,000 – $45,000
Dermal fillers in Melbourne
$400 – $5,000
Emsculpt (electromagnetic muscle stimulation) in Melbourne
$500 – $1,200
Facelift in Melbourne
$15,000 – $35,000
Fat freezing (cryolipolysis) in Melbourne
$500 – $1,500
Gynecomastia surgery in Melbourne
$7,000 – $15,000
Hair transplant in Melbourne
$5,000 – $20,000
HIFU (high-intensity focused ultrasound) in Melbourne
$1,000 – $4,000
IPL (intense pulsed light) in Melbourne
$150 – $600
Jaw filler in Melbourne
$1,000 – $3,000
Labiaplasty in Melbourne
$5,000 – $12,000
Laser hair removal in Melbourne
$100 – $500
Laser resurfacing in Melbourne
$500 – $4,000
Lip filler in Melbourne
$400 – $1,200
Liposuction in Melbourne
$4,000 – $15,000
Mini facelift in Melbourne
$8,000 – $18,000
Mole removal in Melbourne
$200 – $1,500
Mommy makeover in Melbourne
$25,000 – $50,000
Morpheus8 in Melbourne
$600 – $1,500
Neck lift in Melbourne
$12,000 – $25,000
Non-surgical body contouring in Melbourne
$500 – $10,000
Otoplasty (ear pinning) in Melbourne
$4,000 – $9,000
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in Melbourne
$500 – $1,200
Profhilo (hyaluronic-acid bioremodeller) in Melbourne
$700 – $1,200
RF microneedling in Melbourne
$400 – $1,500
Rhinoplasty (nose job) in Melbourne
$12,000 – $25,000
Sculptra (poly-L-lactic acid biostimulator) in Melbourne
$700 – $1,500
Skin needling (microneedling) in Melbourne
$200 – $700
Thigh lift in Melbourne
$12,000 – $22,000
Thread lift in Melbourne
$1,500 – $5,000
Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) in Melbourne
$15,000 – $30,000
Ultherapy in Melbourne
$1,500 – $4,500
Surgical
41 practices in Melbourne
Important: surgical procedure — read before making a decision:All cosmetic surgery carries material risks, including risks from general anaesthesia. Results vary from person to person. A cooling-off period applies in line with the Medical Board of Australia's cosmetic surgery guidelines. No content on this site is a testimonial for a surgical procedure. Always consult an AHPRA-registered specialist medical practitioner (FRACS or equivalent) and obtain independent medical advice before proceeding.
East Melbourne, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Dr Natalie Ngan Plastic Surgery is a surgical cosmetic practice located in East Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Windsor, Windsor VIC 3181
Richard Zinn Plastic Surgery is a surgical cosmetic practice located in Windsor. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Richmond, Richmond VIC 3121
Dr. Howard Webster is a surgical cosmetic practice located in Richmond. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Mitcham, Mitcham VIC 3132
Dr Rebecca Wyten - Specialist Plastic Surgeon is a surgical cosmetic practice located in Mitcham. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Windsor, Windsor VIC 3181
Dr Foti Sofiadellis | Specialist Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon | Melbourne is a surgical cosmetic practice located in Windsor. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Essendon Fields, Essendon Fields VIC 3041
Horizon Plastic Surgery is a surgical cosmetic practice located in Essendon Fields. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Toorak, Toorak VIC 3142
Re. Plastic Surgery is a surgical cosmetic practice located in Toorak. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Toorak, Toorak VIC 3142
Dr Chris Moss Plastic Surgery is a surgical cosmetic practice located in Toorak. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
East Melbourne, East Melbourne VIC 3002
The Clinic Plastic Surgery is a surgical cosmetic practice located in East Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Richmond, Richmond VIC 3121
Dr Jane Paterson is a surgical cosmetic practice located in Richmond. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Berwick, Berwick VIC 3806
TIM BROWN PLASTIC SURGEON is a surgical cosmetic practice located in Berwick. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Malvern, Malvern VIC 3144
Dr. Damon Thomas is a surgical cosmetic practice located in Malvern. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
North Adelaide, North Adelaide SA 5006
Dr Kien Ha is a surgical cosmetic practice located in North Adelaide. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Kew, Kew VIC 3101
Niche Plastic Surgery is a surgical cosmetic practice located in Kew. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Malvern, Malvern VIC 3144
YourBreast is a surgical cosmetic practice located in Malvern. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Richmond, Richmond VIC 3121
Dr Edmund Ek is a surgical cosmetic practice located in Richmond. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Elsternwick, Elsternwick VIC 3185
Dr Philip Michael, Ear Nose and Throat, Facial Plastic Surgery is a surgical cosmetic practice located in Elsternwick. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Fitzroy North, Fitzroy North VIC 3068
Dr Jeremy Richardson - Specialist Plastic Surgeon Melbourne is a surgical cosmetic practice located in Fitzroy North. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Ivanhoe East, Ivanhoe East VIC 3079
Dr Rodrigo Teixeira Plastic Surgery is a surgical cosmetic practice located in Ivanhoe East. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Box Hill North, Box Hill North VIC 3129
Eastern Plastic Surgery | Cosmetic Surgery Melbourne is a surgical cosmetic practice located in Box Hill North. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Melbourne, Melbourne VIC 3004
Restore Cosmetic & Skin Surgery is a surgical cosmetic practice located in Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
East Melbourne, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Dr Sian Fairbank is a surgical cosmetic practice located in East Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Mitcham, Mitcham VIC 3132
Dr Carmen Munteanu - Plastic Surgeon - FRACS (Plast) is a surgical cosmetic practice located in Mitcham. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
East Melbourne, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Melbourne Breast Unit is a surgical cosmetic practice located in East Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Brighton, Brighton VIC 3186
Brighton Plastic Surgery is a surgical cosmetic practice located in Brighton. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Box Hill, Box Hill VIC 3128
A/Prof Dean White | Specialist Plastic Surgeon Melbourne VIC is a surgical cosmetic practice located in Box Hill. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Malvern East, Malvern East VIC 3145
The Doctors’ Studio - Melbourne is a surgical cosmetic practice located in Malvern East. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Malvern, Malvern VIC 3144
Dr Morris Ritz is a surgical cosmetic practice located in Malvern. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
East Melbourne, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Ashton Plastic Surgery is a surgical cosmetic practice located in East Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Malvern East, Malvern East VIC 3145
Me Clinic | Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine is a surgical cosmetic practice located in Malvern East. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Melbourne, Melbourne VIC 3000
Collins St Plastic Surgery & Skin Aesthetics is a surgical cosmetic practice located in Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Windsor, Windsor VIC 3000
SKIN CLUB is a surgical cosmetic practice located in Windsor. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Brighton, Brighton VIC 3186
Melbourne Plastic Surgery is a surgical cosmetic practice located in Brighton. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Richmond, Richmond VIC 3121
Melbourne Institute of Plastic Surgery is a surgical cosmetic practice located in Richmond. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
East Melbourne, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Melbourne Rhinoplasty - Dr Philip Jumeau is a surgical cosmetic practice located in East Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
North Melbourne, North Melbourne VIC 3051
North Melbourne Ear Nose & Throat is a surgical cosmetic practice located in North Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Richmond, Richmond VIC 3121
Dr George Pratt is a surgical cosmetic practice located in Richmond. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Bentleigh East, Bentleigh East VIC 3165
Dr Mansoor Mirkazemi is a surgical cosmetic practice located in Bentleigh East. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Kew, Kew VIC 3101
Liposuction Melbourne is a surgical cosmetic practice located in Kew. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Malvern, Malvern VIC 3144
Dr. Andrew Greensmith is a surgical cosmetic practice located in Malvern. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Malvern, Malvern VIC 3144
Body Contouring Melbourne is a surgical cosmetic practice located in Malvern. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Dermatology
4 practices in Melbourne
Fitzroy North, Fitzroy North VIC 3068
Northside Dermatology Skin Clinic Melbourne is a dermatology cosmetic practice located in Fitzroy North. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
East Melbourne, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Sinclair Dermatology is a dermatology cosmetic practice located in East Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Melbourne, Melbourne VIC 3000
Melbourne Skin Clinic is a dermatology cosmetic practice located in Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Melbourne, Melbourne VIC 3000
Melbourne City Dermatology is a dermatology cosmetic practice located in Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Non-surgical
55 clinics in Melbourne
South Yarra, South Yarra VIC 3141
Vis à Vis Cosmetic is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in South Yarra. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Richmond, Richmond VIC 3121
Suede Clinic Melbourne is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Richmond. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Melbourne, Melbourne VIC 3000
Dr Fresh is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Port Melbourne, Port Melbourne VIC 3207
Dermaq Port Melbourne is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Port Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Malvern, Malvern VIC 3144
Body Sculpting Australia is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Malvern. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
New Farm, New Farm QLD 4005
Prophile Clinics - Cosmetic Skin & Laser Clinic New Farm Brisbane is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in New Farm. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Prahran, Prahran VIC 3181
Chapel Cosmetics: Cosmetic Injectables Melbourne is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Prahran. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Fairfield, Fairfield VIC 3078
Dr Rakib - Aesthetic Doctors Australia | Cosmetic Clinic is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Fairfield. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Scarborough, Scarborough WA 6019
Elevate Aesthetics® is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Scarborough. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Albert Park, Albert Park VIC 3206
Bimini Body Contouring is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Albert Park. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Fitzroy, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Hair and Skin Science is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Fitzroy. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
South Melbourne, South Melbourne VIC 3205
Melbourne Cosmetics is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in South Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
West Richmond, West Richmond SA 5033
Aroma Beauty Care is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in West Richmond. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Carlton, Carlton VIC 3053
Melbourne Cosmetic Medicine is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Carlton. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Melbourne, Melbourne VIC 3004
Laser Body is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Malvern, Malvern VIC 3144
Cosmetic Avenue is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Malvern. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Moonee Ponds, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039
Luxe Lips Cosmetic Clinic Moonee Ponds is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Moonee Ponds. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Ashwood, Ashwood VIC 3147
Hair and Skin Science Ashwood is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Ashwood. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Camberwell, Camberwell VIC 3124
Luxe Lips Cosmetic Clinic Camberwell is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Camberwell. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Melbourne, Melbourne VIC 3000
Victorian Laser & Skin Clinic - Laser Hair Removal Melbourne is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Melbourne, Melbourne VIC 3000
Hair and Skin Science Melbourne CBD is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
South Yarra, South Yarra VIC 3141
The Greville Clinic South Yarra is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in South Yarra. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Melbourne, Melbourne VIC 3000
ReGlow Skin is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
North Melbourne, North Melbourne VIC 3051
St. Skin Melbourne is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in North Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
South Melbourne, South Melbourne VIC 3205
Medical Aesthetic - The Science of Good Skin is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in South Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Bundoora, Bundoora VIC 3083
Cosmetic Clinique is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Bundoora. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Melbourne, Melbourne VIC 3000
AN EXPERIENCE BEAUTY CLINIC Facials Melbourne Environ Skincare Microdermabrasion is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
South Melbourne, South Melbourne VIC 3205
Kaya Cosmedica is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in South Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Melbourne, Melbourne VIC 3000
MintSkin(CBD) is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Melbourne, Melbourne VIC 3000
TAEGA- The Aesthetic Group Australia is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Malvern, Malvern SA 5061
Adelaide Skin Therapy is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Malvern. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
South Yarra, South Yarra VIC 3141
Melbourne Clinical Laser South Yarra is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in South Yarra. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
South Yarra, South Yarra VIC 3141
Dr Joni Feldman, Clinic of Cosmetic Medicine is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in South Yarra. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Melbourne, Melbourne VIC 3000
M1 Med Beauty is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Melbourne, Melbourne VIC 3000
Australian Skin Clinics Emporium is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Kew, Kew VIC 3101
Victorian Dermal Group is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Kew. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Malvern, Malvern VIC 3144
The Derm Lab is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Malvern. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Melbourne, Melbourne VIC 3000
La Belle Clinic - Skin Clinic Melbourne is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Melbourne, Melbourne VIC 3000
Body Catalyst is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
New Farm, New Farm QLD 4005
Everybody Clinic New Farm is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in New Farm. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
North Adelaide, North Adelaide SA 5006
Laser Skin & Vein Clinic is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in North Adelaide. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Carlton, Carlton VIC 3053
My Body Vibes Carlton – Cosmetic Clinic is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Carlton. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Melbourne, Melbourne VIC 3000
The Skin Boutique - Melbourne City is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Richmond, Richmond VIC 3121
Elucell PDO Thread Lift, Laser & Skin Clinic Richmond is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Richmond. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Melbourne, Melbourne VIC 3000
EST Clinic Melbourne CBD 墨尔本医美中心 | Cosmetic Clinic in Melbourne CBD is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Melbourne, Melbourne VIC 3000
Cityskin Cosmetic Clinic Melbourne CBD is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Melbourne, Melbourne VIC 3000
Collins Cosmetic Clinic is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Armadale, Armadale VIC 3143
Cosmetic Skin Doctors-Laser Clinic, Facial Volume, Thread Lift & Treatment of Lines & Wrinkles in Melbourne is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Armadale. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
North Adelaide, North Adelaide SA 5006
Cosmetique® North Adelaide – Cosmetic & Laser Clinic is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in North Adelaide. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Melbourne, Melbourne VIC 3000
Melbourne Laser & Aesthetic Centre is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Melbourne, Melbourne VIC 3000
Laser Clinics Australia - Melbourne Emporium is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Melbourne, Melbourne VIC 3004
Melbourne Anti Wrinkle Injections is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Melbourne, Melbourne VIC 2444
Laser Clinics Australia - Melbourne QV is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Melbourne. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Ascot Vale, Ascot Vale VIC 3032
Charlie Ralph Cosmetic Clinic Melbourne is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Ascot Vale. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Mornington, Mornington VIC 3931
Coolsculpting Melbourne is a non-surgical cosmetic practice located in Mornington. Details sourced from public listings and pending independent verification.
Melbourne editorial
Melbourne's cosmetic and plastic surgery market is the second largest in Australia by both practitioner count and procedure volume. The market is anchored by long-established FRACS plastic surgery practices around East Melbourne, Collins Street, and Richmond, many of which have a strong reconstructive caseload alongside aesthetic work. South Yarra, Toorak and the inner-east are the main concentration of cosmetic-only and combined surgical-and-non-surgical clinics. Non-surgical injectable clinics are well distributed across the inner suburbs and major shopping districts. Victoria's Department of Health has historically taken a stricter approach to private day-hospital licensing than most other states, which has the side-effect of making Melbourne's day-surgery facilities particularly well-credentialed.
Common surgical venues in Melbourne include Epworth Eastern in Box Hill, Epworth Freemasons in East Melbourne, Cabrini Hospital in Malvern, St Vincent's Private Fitzroy, and The Avenue Hospital in Windsor. Several specialist plastic surgery groups operate purpose-built day-surgery suites — typically ACHS- or QPS-accredited — in Richmond, Hawthorn, and Toorak. Public-private affiliations matter for revision and complex cases: ask whether your surgeon has appointments at one of the major teaching hospitals (The Alfred, The Royal Melbourne) so you have continuity of care if you need hospital-grade follow-up.
Melbourne CBD, East Melbourne, South Yarra, Toorak, Prahran, Richmond, Hawthorn, Camberwell, Box Hill, Malvern, Brighton, Doncaster, Footscray.
Melbourne attracts patients from Adelaide, Hobart, regional Victoria, and Tasmania more broadly. Pricing is roughly comparable to Sydney for surgical work but tends to be slightly lower for non-surgical injectables. Several Melbourne plastic surgeons run a dedicated 'interstate care' coordinator who will book post-operative reviews, organise overnight short-stay accommodation if your insurance does not cover hospital nights, and provide written discharge plans for sharing with a GP back home. As with any interstate cosmetic travel, confirm what the surgeon will charge for video reviews vs in-person at week 6 and beyond.
Tullamarine Airport is 30 minutes from the inner-city clinic clusters in light traffic. The CBD, East Melbourne and South Yarra are walkable from each other and well served by Melbourne's tram network and the Cranbourne–Pakenham railway lines. Box Hill and Doncaster practices are best reached by tram or vehicle. Parking in inner-east Melbourne can be limited — check whether the clinic has on-site bays or validated commercial parking. For overnight stays after surgery, the area immediately around East Melbourne and Richmond has multiple medical-stay accommodation options.
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AHPRA registration is the baseline credential check for any cosmetic procedure in Australia. The five steps below take roughly two minutes and are the single most important due-diligence step before paying a deposit.
Open the AHPRA register
AHPRA publishes a free public register of every registered medical practitioner in Australia. Open the official register — never rely on a third-party "verification" site.
Search by name and "Medical Practitioner"
Search by the practitioner's full name and select Profession: Medical Practitioner. The register returns active registrations only — if the name does not appear, do not proceed.
Confirm the specialty (or its absence)
Look at the "Specialty" field. A FRACS specialist plastic surgeon will list "Specialist Surgery — Plastic Surgery". Anyone who calls themselves a "cosmetic surgeon" without a recognised specialty is a general medical practitioner under AHPRA — that is a meaningful difference for surgical work.
Check for conditions, undertakings, or restrictions
The register flags any conditions on a practitioner's registration, including AHPRA undertakings or restrictions. Treat any flag as a reason to ask the practitioner directly what it relates to before booking.
Verify hospital privileges separately
Hospital privileges are issued by the hospital, not AHPRA. For surgical procedures, ask which accredited hospital or licensed day-procedure centre the operation will take place in, and verify the surgeon has admitting rights there.