Head-to-head · 2026
Mr Damien Grinsell vs Mr Keith Mutimer AM
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: Mr Damien Grinsell operates from Damien Grinsell Plastic Surgery; Mr Keith Mutimer AM from Brighton Plastic Surgery.
- Experience: Mr Keith Mutimer AM has been in practice 19 years longer.
- Mr Damien Grinsell additionally offers: breast rejuvenation, perforator flap reconstruction, body contouring.
- Mr Keith Mutimer AM additionally offers: eyelid surgery, brow lift, fat injections.
- Mr Keith Mutimer AM is also an ASAPS (Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) member; the other is FRACS + ASPS only.
- Hospital affiliations: Mr Damien Grinsell operates at St Vincent's Private Hospital Fitzroy, St Vincent's Private East Melbourne; Mr Keith Mutimer AM at Cabrini Brighton Hospital, Linacre Private Hospital.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Mr Damien Grinsell | Mr Keith Mutimer AM |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | Essendon Fields, Melbourne | Brighton, Melbourne |
| Clinic | Damien Grinsell Plastic Surgery | Brighton Plastic Surgery |
| AHPRA Specialist Register | Yes (FRACS Plastic Surgery) | Yes (FRACS Plastic Surgery) |
| Memberships | FRACS, ASPS | FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS |
| Years in practice | 20 | 39 |
| Specialisations | Breast rejuvenation, Facelift, Rhinoplasty, Perforator flap reconstruction, Body contouring | Facelift, Rhinoplasty, Eyelid surgery, Brow lift, Fat injections |
| Hospital affiliations | St Vincent's Private Hospital Fitzroy, St Vincent's Private East Melbourne | Cabrini Brighton Hospital, Linacre Private Hospital |
| 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.
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 →Mr Keith Mutimer AM
Standout strengths
- ›Member of the Order of Australia (AM, 2021). Past Vice President of RACS. Former President of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons.
- ›Facelift
- ›Rhinoplasty
- ›Eyelid surgery
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Brighton Plastic Surgery in Brighton, Melbourne. Known for facelift, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery.
See full profile →Common questions
FAQs
Which is the better plastic surgeon, Mr Damien Grinsell or Mr Keith Mutimer AM?
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. Mr Damien Grinsell lists breast rejuvenation, facelift, rhinoplasty among their specialisations; Mr Keith Mutimer AM lists facelift, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery. 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 Mr Damien Grinsell and Mr Keith Mutimer AM both on the AHPRA Specialist Register?
Yes - we only list FRACS-qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeons. Mr Damien Grinsell practises as a Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Damien Grinsell Plastic Surgery in Essendon Fields. Mr Keith Mutimer AM practises at Brighton Plastic Surgery in Brighton. Verify both at ahpra.gov.au under Specialty: Plastic Surgery before any consultation.
What is the difference in experience between Mr Damien Grinsell and Mr Keith Mutimer AM?
Mr Keith Mutimer AM has been in practice 39 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 Mr Damien Grinsell and Mr Keith Mutimer AM operate at?
Mr Damien Grinsell: St Vincent's Private Hospital Fitzroy, St Vincent's Private East Melbourne. Mr Keith Mutimer AM: Cabrini Brighton Hospital, Linacre Private Hospital. 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 Mr Damien Grinsell. FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS (ASPS member) for Mr Keith Mutimer AM. 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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