Head-to-head · 2026
Dr Patrick Briggs vs Mr Damien Grinsell
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; Mr Damien Grinsell from Damien Grinsell Plastic Surgery.
- Experience: Dr Patrick Briggs has been in practice 15 years longer.
- Dr Patrick Briggs additionally offers: breast augmentation, breast reduction, abdominoplasty.
- Mr Damien Grinsell additionally offers: breast rejuvenation, perforator flap reconstruction, body contouring.
- Dr Patrick Briggs is also an ASAPS (Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) member; the other is FRACS + ASPS only.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Dr Patrick Briggs | Mr Damien Grinsell |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | Hawthorn East, Melbourne | Essendon Fields, Melbourne |
| Clinic | Coco Ruby Plastic Surgery | Damien Grinsell Plastic Surgery |
| AHPRA Specialist Register | Yes (FRACS Plastic Surgery) | Yes (FRACS Plastic Surgery) |
| Memberships | FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS | FRACS, ASPS |
| Years in practice | 35 | 20 |
| Specialisations | Breast augmentation, Breast reduction, Abdominoplasty, Facelift, Rhinoplasty | Breast rejuvenation, Facelift, Rhinoplasty, Perforator flap reconstruction, Body contouring |
| Hospital affiliations | – | St Vincent's Private Hospital Fitzroy, St Vincent's Private East Melbourne |
| 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 →Mr Damien Grinsell
Standout strengths
- ›Australian pioneer of perforator-flap microsurgery. 40+ peer-reviewed publications. Interplast volunteer surgeon (Nepal).
- ›Breast rejuvenation
- ›Facelift
- ›Rhinoplasty
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Damien Grinsell Plastic Surgery in Essendon Fields, Melbourne. Known for breast rejuvenation, facelift, rhinoplasty.
See full profile →Common questions
FAQs
Which is the better plastic surgeon, Dr Patrick Briggs or Mr Damien Grinsell?
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; Mr Damien Grinsell lists breast rejuvenation, facelift, rhinoplasty. 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 Mr Damien Grinsell 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. Mr Damien Grinsell practises at Damien Grinsell Plastic Surgery in Essendon Fields. Verify both at ahpra.gov.au under Specialty: Plastic Surgery before any consultation.
What is the difference in experience between Dr Patrick Briggs and Mr Damien Grinsell?
Dr Patrick Briggs has been in practice 35 years versus 20 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 Mr Damien Grinsell operate at?
Dr Patrick Briggs: hospital affiliations not separately listed; ask at consultation. Mr Damien Grinsell: St Vincent's Private Hospital Fitzroy, St Vincent's Private East Melbourne. 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 (ASPS member) for Mr Damien Grinsell. 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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