Footscray · VIC · 3011
Rhinoplasty in Footscray, VIC
Comparing rhinoplasty in Footscray? Browse the providers we list serving Footscray and the surrounding Melbourne area, typically $15,000 — $25,000. Credentials and pricing shown where published — independent, no paid placements.
Who is the best rhinoplasty surgeon in Australia?
A plastic surgeon in Australia has completed 12+ years of training including a 5-year Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) program in plastic surgery (FRACS qualification). A "cosmetic surgeon" is not a recognised specialty in Australia — anyone with a basic medical degree can call themselves one after a short course. Following 2023 reforms by the Medical Board of Australia, only FRACS-qualified specialists can use the protected term "specialist plastic surgeon". Always verify FRACS qualification at the AHPRA register before booking surgery.
500,000+
Cosmetic procedures performed in Australia annually
450+
FRACS-qualified plastic surgeons in Australia
$11k-$20k
Average breast augmentation cost
7 days
Mandatory cooling-off period
Footscray at a glance
Footscray (3011) is a inner-west, diverse suburb of Melbourne, VIC, approximately 6 km from the Melbourne CBD. Home to around 17,000 residents with a median age of 33 and a median household income of $1,750/week (ABS Census 2021). The median detached house price is approximately $900k (2026).
Population
17,000
Median age
33
Median income / wk
$1,750
Km from CBD
6
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Plastic Surgeons serving Footscray listed in our directory
Alphabetical. Ordering on ranked listicles follows our methodology. Updated June 2026.
A/Prof Dean White
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Dean White Plastic Surgery in Box Hill, Melbourne. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facelift / neck lift.
A/Prof Graeme Southwick OAM
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Melbourne Institute of Plastic Surgery in Malvern, Melbourne. Known for aesthetic breast surgery, facelift, endoscopic brow rejuvenation.
A/Prof Ramin Shayan
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Brighton Plastic Surgery in Brighton, Melbourne. Known for aesthetic breast surgery, breast implant removal / capsulectomy, skin cancer and melanoma surgery.
Dr Jonathan Burge
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Niche Plastic Surgery in Kew, Melbourne. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.
Dr Lipi Shukla
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Dr Lipi Shukla Rooms in East Melbourne, Melbourne. Known for breast surgery, skin cancer and melanoma surgery, hand surgery.
Dr Miguel Cabalag
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Dr Miguel Cabalag Plastic Surgery in Melbourne, Melbourne. Known for breast surgery, facial surgery, reconstructive surgery.
Dr Namrata Anavekar
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Dr Namrata Anavekar Plastic Surgery in Bulleen, Melbourne. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.
Dr Patrick Briggs
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Coco Ruby Plastic Surgery in Hawthorn East, Melbourne. Known for breast augmentation, breast reduction, abdominoplasty.
Dr Rebecca Wyten
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Dr Rebecca Wyten Plastic Surgery in Berwick, Melbourne. Known for abdominoplasty, breast augmentation, breast reduction.
Dr Robert Capstick
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Warrnambool Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Warrnambool, Melbourne. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.
Mr Alan Breidahl
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Melbourne Plastic Surgery in Brighton, Melbourne. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.
Mr Charles Baillieu
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Icon Cancer Centre Building in Mulgrave, Melbourne. Known for reconstructive surgery.
Mr Damien Grinsell
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Damien Grinsell Plastic Surgery in Essendon Fields, Melbourne. Known for breast rejuvenation, facelift, rhinoplasty.
Mr Frank Bruscino-Raiola
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Linacre Private Hospital in Hampton, Melbourne. Known for facial surgery, reconstructive surgery.
Mr James Burt
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Cabrini Medical Centre in Malvern, Melbourne. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.
Mr John Beer
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Rathmines Clinic in Hawthorn East, Melbourne. Known for facial surgery, reconstructive surgery.
Mr Keith Mutimer AM
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Brighton Plastic Surgery in Brighton, Melbourne. Known for facelift, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery.
Mr Mark Baldwin
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Horizon Plastic Surgery in Essendon Fields, Melbourne. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.
Mr Morris Ritz
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Melbourne Institute of Plastic Surgery in Malvern, Melbourne. Known for breast reconstruction, aesthetic breast surgery, microsurgery.
Mr Richard Barton
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Niche Plastic Surgery in Kew, Melbourne. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.
Mr Will Alexander
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Victorian Hand Surgery Associates in Fitzroy, Melbourne. Known for reconstructive surgery.
Mr William Blake
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Cabrini Medical Centre in Malvern, Melbourne. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.
Prof Mark Ashton
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Ashton Plastic Surgery in East Melbourne, Melbourne. Known for breast augmentation, breast reduction / lift, abdominoplasty.
Professor Mark Ashton
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at The Epworth Freemasons Hospital in East Melbourne, Melbourne. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.
Common questions
Plastic Surgeons FAQs, Footscray
Is a "cosmetic surgeon" the same as a "plastic surgeon" in Footscray (Footscray)?
No. "Plastic surgeon" is a protected medical specialty requiring 12+ years of training and FRACS qualification. "Cosmetic surgeon" was an unregulated title that anyone with a basic medical degree could use. Since 2023 Medical Board reforms, only FRACS-qualified specialists can use protected titles. If a doctor calls themselves a "cosmetic surgeon" but isn't FRACS qualified, they have substantially less training in surgical safety, complication management, and reconstructive techniques.
How do I verify a plastic surgeon's qualifications?
Search the AHPRA register at ahpra.gov.au — type their name and check their specialty registration shows "Specialist Plastic Surgery". Also check the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons directory (plasticsurgery.org.au) which only lists FRACS members. Verify their hospital privileges (legitimate plastic surgeons operate at accredited hospitals, not just office-based clinics). Check Australian regulators, not international ones — overseas qualifications don't automatically translate to Australian standards.
What's the cooling-off period?
Following 2023 Medical Board of Australia reforms, all cosmetic surgery patients must observe a mandatory 7-day cooling-off period between consultation and booking surgery (or 3 months for under-18s). This applies whether you see a plastic surgeon or a cosmetic doctor. Patients also must receive a referral from their GP for cosmetic procedures. These rules exist to prevent high-pressure sales tactics that were common in the cosmetic surgery industry.
Does Medicare or private health insurance cover plastic surgery?
Medicare covers reconstructive plastic surgery (post-cancer, congenital, post-trauma) but NOT purely cosmetic procedures. Private health insurance covers procedures with an MBS item number (which excludes most cosmetic work). Procedures with mixed indications (rhinoplasty for breathing AND cosmetic, breast reduction for back pain, eyelid surgery for vision impairment) may attract partial rebates if you meet eligibility criteria. Discuss with your surgeon and Medicare/insurer beforehand.
Should I have plastic surgery overseas?
Medical tourism for cosmetic surgery (Thailand, Korea, Turkey) costs 50-70% less than Australia but carries significant risks: reduced regulation, language barriers, complication management requires expensive emergency travel, no follow-up care, and Australian doctors generally won't accept responsibility for fixing complications from overseas surgery. Australian plastic surgeons report high rates of patients returning needing expensive corrective surgery. The savings often disappear if anything goes wrong.
What's the recovery time for major plastic surgery?
Recovery times vary: Breast augmentation 1-2 weeks off work, 6-8 weeks no exercise. Tummy tuck 2-4 weeks off work, 6-12 weeks limited activity. Facelift 2-3 weeks visible bruising, 3 months final result. Rhinoplasty 1-2 weeks off work, 12 months for final shape. Mummy makeover combinations 4-6 weeks off work. Plan time off, organise help with kids/household for the first 2 weeks, and don't book a holiday for 6 weeks post-surgery.
What are the risks of plastic surgery?
All surgery carries risk: anaesthetic reactions, infection, blood clots (DVT/PE), bleeding requiring re-operation, scarring, asymmetry, dissatisfaction with results, and revision surgery needs. Complication rates are low (1-3% major complications) when performed by FRACS-qualified surgeons in accredited hospitals — significantly higher in office-based settings or with under-trained operators. Revision surgery rates: 5-10% within 10 years for breast implants, 3-5% for rhinoplasty.
How do I choose between two qualified plastic surgeons?
Both having FRACS is the baseline — beyond that, consider: portfolio of YOUR specific body type and procedure, communication style and willingness to discuss what you'll look like (use 3D imaging if available), how complications are handled, hospital affiliation, post-operative care arrangements, and gut feeling. Visit both practices in person before deciding. Don't pick on price alone — a $3,000 saving means nothing if revision surgery costs $15,000.