Head-to-head · 2026
Dr Rebecca Wyten 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 Rebecca Wyten operates from Dr Rebecca Wyten Plastic Surgery; Mr Damien Grinsell from Damien Grinsell Plastic Surgery.
- Experience: Mr Damien Grinsell has been in practice 7 years longer.
- Dr Rebecca Wyten additionally offers: abdominoplasty, breast augmentation, breast reduction.
- Mr Damien Grinsell additionally offers: breast rejuvenation, facelift, rhinoplasty.
- Dr Rebecca Wyten is also an ASAPS (Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) member; the other is FRACS + ASPS only.
- Hospital affiliations: Dr Rebecca Wyten operates at St John of God Berwick Hospital, Knox Private Hospital; Mr Damien Grinsell at St Vincent's Private Hospital Fitzroy, St Vincent's Private East Melbourne.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Dr Rebecca Wyten | Mr Damien Grinsell |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | Berwick, Melbourne | Essendon Fields, Melbourne |
| Clinic | Dr Rebecca Wyten 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 | 13 | 20 |
| Specialisations | Abdominoplasty, Breast augmentation, Breast reduction, Mastopexy, Mummy makeover | Breast rejuvenation, Facelift, Rhinoplasty, Perforator flap reconstruction, Body contouring |
| Hospital affiliations | St John of God Berwick Hospital, Knox Private Hospital, Mount Waverley Private | 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 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 →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 Rebecca Wyten 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 Rebecca Wyten lists abdominoplasty, breast augmentation, breast reduction 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 Rebecca Wyten and Mr Damien Grinsell both on the AHPRA Specialist Register?
Yes - we only list FRACS-qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeons. Dr Rebecca Wyten practises as a Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Dr Rebecca Wyten Plastic Surgery in Berwick. 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 Rebecca Wyten and Mr Damien Grinsell?
Mr Damien Grinsell has been in practice 20 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 Rebecca Wyten and Mr Damien Grinsell operate at?
Dr Rebecca Wyten: St John of God Berwick Hospital, Knox Private Hospital, Mount Waverley Private. 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 Rebecca Wyten. 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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