Head-to-head · 2026
Dr Patrick Briggs vs Dr Rebecca Wyten
Side-by-side comparison: AHPRA Specialist Register status, ASPS membership, specialisations, hospital affiliations and years in practice. Both in Melbourne. 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 Melbourne.
- Clinic: Dr Patrick Briggs operates from Coco Ruby Plastic Surgery; Dr Rebecca Wyten from Dr Rebecca Wyten Plastic Surgery.
- Experience: Dr Patrick Briggs has been in practice 22 years longer.
- Dr Patrick Briggs additionally offers: facelift, rhinoplasty.
- Dr Rebecca Wyten additionally offers: mastopexy, mummy makeover.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Dr Patrick Briggs | Dr Rebecca Wyten |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | Hawthorn East, Melbourne | Berwick, Melbourne |
| Clinic | Coco Ruby Plastic Surgery | Dr Rebecca Wyten Plastic Surgery |
| AHPRA Specialist Register | Yes (FRACS Plastic Surgery) | Yes (FRACS Plastic Surgery) |
| Memberships | FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS | FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS |
| Years in practice | 35 | 13 |
| Specialisations | Breast augmentation, Breast reduction, Abdominoplasty, Facelift, Rhinoplasty | Abdominoplasty, Breast augmentation, Breast reduction, Mastopexy, Mummy makeover |
| Hospital affiliations | – | St John of God Berwick Hospital, Knox Private Hospital, Mount Waverley Private |
| 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 Patrick Briggs
Standout strengths
- ›Trained in plastic surgery in the USA and Ireland. Passed the UK / Ireland Intercollegiate Board Examination in Plastic Surgery in 1991.
- ›Breast augmentation
- ›Breast reduction
- ›Abdominoplasty
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Coco Ruby Plastic Surgery in Hawthorn East, Melbourne. Known for breast augmentation, breast reduction, abdominoplasty.
See full profile →Dr Rebecca Wyten
Standout strengths
- ›Female specialist plastic surgeon focused on post-pregnancy and post-weight-loss body restoration. Mentors female plastic surgery trainees.
- ›Abdominoplasty
- ›Breast augmentation
- ›Breast reduction
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Dr Rebecca Wyten Plastic Surgery in Berwick, Melbourne. Known for abdominoplasty, breast augmentation, breast reduction.
See full profile →Common questions
FAQs
Which is the better plastic surgeon, Dr Patrick Briggs or Dr Rebecca Wyten?
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 Patrick Briggs lists breast augmentation, breast reduction, abdominoplasty among their specialisations; Dr Rebecca Wyten lists abdominoplasty, breast augmentation, breast reduction. 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 Patrick Briggs and Dr Rebecca Wyten both on the AHPRA Specialist Register?
Yes - we only list FRACS-qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeons. Dr Patrick Briggs practises as a Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Coco Ruby Plastic Surgery in Hawthorn East. Dr Rebecca Wyten practises at Dr Rebecca Wyten Plastic Surgery in Berwick. Verify both at ahpra.gov.au under Specialty: Plastic Surgery before any consultation.
What is the difference in experience between Dr Patrick Briggs and Dr Rebecca Wyten?
Dr Patrick Briggs has been in practice 35 years versus 13 for the other. Years in practice is a useful proxy but not a guarantee - what matters most is specific case volume in the procedure you want, and the surgeon's willingness to discuss complications transparently. See our 10 questions to ask at consultation guide.
Which hospitals do Dr Patrick Briggs and Dr Rebecca Wyten operate at?
Dr Patrick Briggs: hospital affiliations not separately listed; ask at consultation. Dr Rebecca Wyten: St John of God Berwick Hospital, Knox Private Hospital, Mount Waverley Private. 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, ASAPS (ASPS member) for Dr Patrick Briggs. FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS (ASPS member) for Dr Rebecca Wyten. 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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