Head-to-head · 2026
Dr Patrick Briggs vs A/Prof Graeme Southwick OAM
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; A/Prof Graeme Southwick OAM from Melbourne Institute of Plastic Surgery.
- Experience: A/Prof Graeme Southwick OAM has been in practice 12 years longer.
- Dr Patrick Briggs additionally offers: breast augmentation, breast reduction, abdominoplasty.
- A/Prof Graeme Southwick OAM additionally offers: aesthetic breast surgery, endoscopic brow rejuvenation, microsurgery.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Dr Patrick Briggs | A/Prof Graeme Southwick OAM |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | Hawthorn East, Melbourne | Malvern, Melbourne |
| Clinic | Coco Ruby Plastic Surgery | Melbourne Institute of Plastic Surgery |
| AHPRA Specialist Register | Yes (FRACS Plastic Surgery) | Yes (FRACS Plastic Surgery) |
| Memberships | FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS | FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS, ISAPS, BAPRAS |
| Years in practice | 35 | 47 |
| Specialisations | Breast augmentation, Breast reduction, Abdominoplasty, Facelift, Rhinoplasty | Aesthetic breast surgery, Facelift, Endoscopic brow rejuvenation, Microsurgery, Rhinoplasty |
| Hospital affiliations | – | Cabrini Health, Stonnington Day Surgery |
| 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 →A/Prof Graeme Southwick OAM
Standout strengths
- ›Awarded Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to victims of the 2002 Bali Bombing. Founder/director of MIPS. ASPS Medal 2019.
- ›Aesthetic breast surgery
- ›Facelift
- ›Endoscopic brow rejuvenation
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Melbourne Institute of Plastic Surgery in Malvern, Melbourne. Known for aesthetic breast surgery, facelift, endoscopic brow rejuvenation.
See full profile →Common questions
FAQs
Which is the better plastic surgeon, Dr Patrick Briggs or A/Prof Graeme Southwick OAM?
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; A/Prof Graeme Southwick OAM lists aesthetic breast surgery, facelift, endoscopic brow rejuvenation. 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 A/Prof Graeme Southwick OAM 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. A/Prof Graeme Southwick OAM practises at Melbourne Institute of Plastic Surgery in Malvern. Verify both at ahpra.gov.au under Specialty: Plastic Surgery before any consultation.
What is the difference in experience between Dr Patrick Briggs and A/Prof Graeme Southwick OAM?
A/Prof Graeme Southwick OAM has been in practice 47 years versus 35 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 A/Prof Graeme Southwick OAM operate at?
Dr Patrick Briggs: hospital affiliations not separately listed; ask at consultation. A/Prof Graeme Southwick OAM: Cabrini Health, Stonnington Day Surgery. 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, ISAPS, BAPRAS (ASPS member) for A/Prof Graeme Southwick OAM. 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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