Head-to-head · 2026
Dr Chandan Jadhav vs Dr Ryan Livingston
Side-by-side comparison: AHPRA Specialist Register status, ASPS membership, specialisations, hospital affiliations and years in practice. Both in Sunshine Coast. We list FRACS-qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeons only. Cross-check both surgeons at ahpra.gov.au before any consultation. Verified 11 June 2026.
At a glance
The headline differences
- Both surgeons practise in Sunshine Coast.
- Clinic: Dr Chandan Jadhav operates from Plastic Surgery Office; Dr Ryan Livingston from Dr Ryan Livingston Plastic Surgery.
- Dr Chandan Jadhav additionally offers: anisomastia mammoplasty (breast asymmetry correction), augmentation mammoplasty (fat transfer and implants), breast hypoplasia (tuberous breast correction).
- Dr Ryan Livingston additionally offers: abdominoplasty: cosmetic or muscle repair post-partum, brow lift.
- Dr Ryan Livingston is also an ASAPS (Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) member; the other is FRACS + ASPS only.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Dr Chandan Jadhav | Dr Ryan Livingston |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | Birtinya, Sunshine Coast | Noosaville, Sunshine Coast |
| Clinic | Plastic Surgery Office | Dr Ryan Livingston Plastic Surgery |
| AHPRA Specialist Register | Yes (FRACS Plastic Surgery) | Yes (FRACS Plastic Surgery) |
| Memberships | FRACS, ASPS | FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS |
| Years in practice | – | – |
| Specialisations | Anisomastia mammoplasty (Breast asymmetry correction), Augmentation mammoplasty (Breast augmentation), Augmentation mammoplasty (Fat transfer and implants), Breast hypoplasia (Tuberous breast correction), Breast reconstruction | Augmentation mammoplasty (Breast augmentation), Abdominoplasty: cosmetic or muscle repair post-partum, Brow lift |
| Hospital affiliations | Sunshine Coast University Hospital | – |
| Consultation fee | On enquiry | On enquiry |
Surgeons verified against ASPS Find-a-Surgeon directory + AHPRA Specialist Register. Specialisations, clinic name and hospital affiliations sourced from ASPS member profiles. Always confirm current AHPRA registration at ahpra.gov.au before booking any procedure. AHPRA s133 prohibits before-and-after image use in advertising; we list quality signals (Specialist Register status + ASPS / ASAPS membership) instead.
Dr Chandan Jadhav
Standout strengths
- ›Dr Jadhav is a specialist plastic surgeon located on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland..
- ›Anisomastia mammoplasty (Breast asymmetry correction)
- ›Augmentation mammoplasty (Breast augmentation)
- ›Augmentation mammoplasty (Fat transfer and implants)
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Plastic Surgery Office in Birtinya, Sunshine Coast. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.
See full profile →Dr Ryan Livingston
Standout strengths
- ›Dr Livingston is a Queensland trained, Specialist Plastic Surgeon.
- ›Augmentation mammoplasty (Breast augmentation)
- ›Abdominoplasty: cosmetic or muscle repair post-partum
- ›Brow lift
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Dr Ryan Livingston Plastic Surgery in Noosaville, Sunshine Coast. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.
See full profile →Common questions
FAQs
Which is the better plastic surgeon, Dr Chandan Jadhav or Dr Ryan Livingston?
Both are FRACS-qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeons on the AHPRA Specialist Register, so the baseline quality signal is matched. "Better" depends on your specific procedure. Dr Chandan Jadhav lists anisomastia mammoplasty (breast asymmetry correction), augmentation mammoplasty (breast augmentation), augmentation mammoplasty (fat transfer and implants) among their specialisations; Dr Ryan Livingston lists augmentation mammoplasty (breast augmentation), abdominoplasty: cosmetic or muscle repair post-partum, brow lift. Always cross-check current AHPRA registration at ahpra.gov.au and ASPS membership at plasticsurgery.org.au before booking. Surgeon case volume in your specific procedure is the strongest outcome predictor - ask each how many they have performed.
Are Dr Chandan Jadhav and Dr Ryan Livingston both on the AHPRA Specialist Register?
Yes - we only list FRACS-qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeons. Dr Chandan Jadhav practises as a Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Plastic Surgery Office in Birtinya. Dr Ryan Livingston practises at Dr Ryan Livingston Plastic Surgery in Noosaville. Verify both at ahpra.gov.au under Specialty: Plastic Surgery before any consultation.
What is the difference in experience between Dr Chandan Jadhav and Dr Ryan Livingston?
Years in practice not separately verified for at least one of these surgeons. The AHPRA register at ahpra.gov.au shows original specialty registration date - this is the closest authoritative reference. Ask each surgeon directly about their case volume in your specific procedure.
Which hospitals do Dr Chandan Jadhav and Dr Ryan Livingston operate at?
Dr Chandan Jadhav: Sunshine Coast University Hospital. Dr Ryan Livingston: hospital affiliations not separately listed; ask at consultation. Following the 2023 AHPRA Cosmetic Surgery Standard, higher-risk cosmetic procedures must be performed in NSQHS-accredited hospitals, not office-based theatres. Confirm hospital accreditation as part of your consultation.
Are they both ASPS members?
FRACS, ASPS (ASPS member) for Dr Chandan Jadhav. FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS (ASPS member) for Dr Ryan Livingston. ASPS membership is restricted to FRACS-qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeons - all ASPS members are on the AHPRA Specialist Register by membership rule. ASAPS membership additionally signals focus on aesthetic surgery. ISAPS is the international equivalent.
Next step
Prepare for either consultation
Take our 10 questions to ask any plastic surgeon at consultation. Sourced from the AHPRA Cosmetic Surgery Standard 2023 and ASPS patient guidance. Print and bring to both consultations.
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