Manly · NSW · 2095
Rhinoplasty in Manly, NSW
Comparing rhinoplasty in Manly? Browse the providers we list serving Manly and the surrounding Sydney 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
Manly at a glance
Manly (2095) is a beachside northern suburb of Sydney, NSW, approximately 14 km from the Sydney CBD. Home to around 15,000 residents with a median age of 36 and a median household income of $2,700/week (ABS Census 2021). The median detached house price is approximately $3100k (2026). Local landmarks include Manly Beach.
Population
15,000
Median age
36
Median income / wk
$2,700
Km from CBD
14
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Plastic Surgeons serving Manly listed in our directory
Alphabetical. Ordering on ranked listicles follows our methodology. Updated June 2026.
A/Prof Tim Papadopoulos
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Sydney Plastic Surgery (Dr Tim) in Pyrmont, Sydney. Known for facelift, breast augmentation, body contouring.
Dr Alice Chang
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Dr Alice Chang Plastic Surgery in Mosman, Sydney. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.
Dr Catherine Boorer
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Dr Catherine Boorer Plastic Surgery in Sydney, Sydney. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.
Dr Chris Ahn
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Northern Beaches Hospital Specialist Suites in Frenchs Forest, Sydney. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.
Dr David Caminer
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at The Larmont Building in Potts Point, Sydney. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.
Dr Eddy Dona
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Bella Plastic Surgery in Bella Vista, Sydney. Known for breast augmentation, breast reduction, abdominoplasty.
Dr Ellis Choy
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Zilver Lining Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery in Northbridge, Sydney. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.
Dr Geoffrey Lyons
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Dr Geoffrey Lyons Plastic Surgery in Campbelltown, Sydney. Known for skin cancer surgery and reconstruction, breast reconstruction, aesthetic breast surgery.
Dr Harith Alani
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Dr Harith Alani in Westmead, Sydney. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.
Dr Jeon Cha
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at North Shore Health Hub in St Leonards, Sydney. Known for reconstructive surgery.
Dr Jeremy Hunt
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Dr Jeremy Hunt Plastic Surgery in Woollahra, Sydney. Known for breast augmentation, breast reduction, abdominoplasty.
Dr Kourosh Tavakoli
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Dr Tavakoli Plastic Surgery in Double Bay, Sydney. Known for breast augmentation, breast revision, rhinoplasty.
Dr Marc Langbart
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Randwick Plastic Surgery in Randwick, Sydney. Known for breast reconstruction, breast lift / revision, abdominoplasty.
Dr Naveen Somia
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Naveen Somia Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery in Bondi Junction, Sydney. Known for blepharoplasty, facelift / neck lift, lipoedema liposuction.
Dr Nicholas Lotz
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Dr Nicholas Lotz Plastic Surgery in Mosman, Sydney. Known for breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, facelift.
Dr Pouria Moradi
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Dr Pouria Moradi Plastic Surgery in Sydney CBD, Sydney. Known for microsurgical breast reconstruction, breast augmentation, facelift.
Dr Queenie Chan
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at The Gardens Medical Centre in Albury, Sydney. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.
Dr Richard Atkinson
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at North Shore Private Hospital in St Leonards, Sydney. Known for breast surgery, facial surgery, reconstructive surgery.
Dr Scott Cairns
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Scott Cairns Plastic Surgery in Gateshead, Sydney. FRACS-qualified plastic and reconstructive surgeon.
Dr Shagun Aggarwal
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Mode Plastic Surgery in Gordon, Sydney. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, facial surgery.
Dr Steven Liew
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Shape Clinic in Darlinghurst, Sydney. Known for facelift, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty.
Dr Tim Wang
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Dr Tim Wang Plastic Surgery in Hornsby, Sydney. Known for breast surgery, body contouring, skin cancer reconstruction.
Dr Vincent Choi
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Westmead Private Hospital in Westmead, Sydney. Known for facial surgery, reconstructive surgery.
Mr Anthony Barker
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at MQ Health PRS in Macquarie Park, Sydney. Known for breast surgery, facial surgery, reconstructive surgery.
Prof Anand Deva
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Macquarie Cosmetic Plastic Surgery in Miranda, Sydney. Known for cosmetic facial surgery, breast augmentation and revision, hand surgery.
Prof Sydney Ch’ng
AHPRA-listed Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Melanoma Institute Australia in Wollstonecraft, Sydney. Known for body contouring, facial surgery, reconstructive surgery.
Common questions
Plastic Surgeons FAQs, Manly
Is a "cosmetic surgeon" the same as a "plastic surgeon" in Manly (Manly)?
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.