Head-to-head · 2026
Dr Vani Prasad Atluri vs Dr Yugesh Caplash
Side-by-side comparison: AHPRA Specialist Register status, ASPS membership, specialisations, hospital affiliations and years in practice. Both in Adelaide. 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 Adelaide.
- Clinic: Dr Vani Prasad Atluri operates from Australian Craniofacial Unit; Dr Yugesh Caplash from Advanced Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery.
- Dr Vani Prasad Atluri additionally offers: liposuction, cleft lip and palate, craniomaxillofacial.
- Dr Yugesh Caplash additionally offers: augmentation mammoplasty (breast augmentation), abdominoplasty: cosmetic or muscle repair post-partum, brow lift.
- Dr Yugesh Caplash is also an ASAPS (Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) member; the other is FRACS + ASPS only.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Dr Vani Prasad Atluri | Dr Yugesh Caplash |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | North Adelaide, Adelaide | Glenelg, Adelaide |
| Clinic | Australian Craniofacial Unit | Advanced Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery |
| AHPRA Specialist Register | Yes (FRACS Plastic Surgery) | Yes (FRACS Plastic Surgery) |
| Memberships | FRACS, ASPS | FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS |
| Years in practice | – | – |
| Specialisations | Liposuction, Cleft lip and palate, Craniomaxillofacial, Facial fractures | Augmentation mammoplasty (Breast augmentation), Abdominoplasty: cosmetic or muscle repair post-partum, Brow lift |
| Hospital affiliations | – | – |
| 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 Vani Prasad Atluri
Standout strengths
- ›Vani Prasad is a Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon with expertise in lymphoedema surgery.
- ›Liposuction
- ›Cleft lip and palate
- ›Craniomaxillofacial
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Australian Craniofacial Unit in North Adelaide, Adelaide. Known for body contouring, reconstructive surgery.
See full profile →Dr Yugesh Caplash
Standout strengths
- ›Dr Caplash is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon.
- ›Augmentation mammoplasty (Breast augmentation)
- ›Abdominoplasty: cosmetic or muscle repair post-partum
- ›Brow lift
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Advanced Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery in Glenelg, Adelaide. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.
See full profile →Common questions
FAQs
Which is the better plastic surgeon, Dr Vani Prasad Atluri or Dr Yugesh Caplash?
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 Vani Prasad Atluri lists liposuction, cleft lip and palate, craniomaxillofacial among their specialisations; Dr Yugesh Caplash 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 Vani Prasad Atluri and Dr Yugesh Caplash both on the AHPRA Specialist Register?
Yes - we only list FRACS-qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeons. Dr Vani Prasad Atluri practises as a Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Australian Craniofacial Unit in North Adelaide. Dr Yugesh Caplash practises at Advanced Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery in Glenelg. Verify both at ahpra.gov.au under Specialty: Plastic Surgery before any consultation.
What is the difference in experience between Dr Vani Prasad Atluri and Dr Yugesh Caplash?
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 Vani Prasad Atluri and Dr Yugesh Caplash operate at?
Dr Vani Prasad Atluri: hospital affiliations not separately listed; ask at consultation. Dr Yugesh Caplash: 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 Vani Prasad Atluri. FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS (ASPS member) for Dr Yugesh Caplash. 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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