Cosmetic surgery Sydney
Given Dr Ch’ng extensive skills and experience in undertaking complex head and neck surgeries, it’s no surprise that patients also seek out her services for cosmetic surgical procedures. The decision to undertake aesthetic cosmetic surgery, and the desired results, is often a personal and subjective matter. Dr Ch’ng supports her patients to achieve optimal results with clear communication and informed consent, explaining the risk associated with all cosmetic surgeries and setting realistic expectations.
Cosmetic surgery regulations
As a Sydney plastic surgeon, Dr Ch’ng adheres to the tighter Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) regulations that took effect from 1 July 2023 for the Cosmetic Surgery sector. The new rules cover mandatory referral from a general practitioner, minimum number of preoperative consultations, cooling-off periods for minors, advertising including on social media and screening for body dysmorphic disorder (BDD).
Surgery for Facial Aesthetics, Melbourne 2024
As Dr Ch’ng’s head and neck surgery practice is increasingly complemented with facial aesthetic surgery cases, she looks to expand her horizon in the cosmetic and plastic surgery sphere. Her years of experience in complex head and neck resection and reconstruction and familiarity with facial anatomy allow for a natural progression in this direction.
Dr Ch’ng convened the Surgery for Facial Aesthetics Conference on behalf of The Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) in Melbourne, 16 – 18 August 2024. The two-day conference was preceded by a full-day cadaver dissection course. She hosted world-renowned Plastic Surgeons, Drs Francisco Bravo (Madrid), Chin-Ho Wong (Singapore) and Marc Mani (Beverly Hills) as international faculty. Feedback for the course and conference was excellent – the international faculty could not have been better with Dr Wong presenting the deep plane facelift approach with extraordinary clarity and precision, Dr Bravo demonstrating the deep plane neck lift with amazing finesse, and Dr Mani showcasing his cutting-edge endoscopic facelift technique. On top of that the creative originality of the dynamic trio, reinforced with artistic and mechanical thinking was palpable as they lectured on their approach to facial rejuvenation. Dr Bryan Mendelson AM featured as one of the esteemed local faculty members, and aptly summed up the conference with Marvin Minsky’s quote, “If you understand something in only one way, then you don’t really understand it at all.”
Photos of Surgery for Facial Aesthetics (SFA) Conference, Melbourne 2024
Cosmetic surgery pricing
Cosmetic surgery in Sydney is not covered by Medicare or private health insurance. In Dr Ch'ng's practice, pricing for cosmetic surgery is influenced by the complexity and extent of surgery, anticipated duration of surgery, the risks associated with the surgery and the presence of any pre-existing conditions. The surgical fee is usually determined following the first consultation.
Cosmetic aesthetic procedures
Dr Ch’ng is an experienced and fully qualified cosmetic surgeon in Sydney trained across both plastic surgery and head and neck surgical procedures.
Face Lift Surgery
Also known as a Rhytidetomy or Meloplasty, face lift surgery is a cosmetic procedure, specifically designed to rejuvenate appearance of the face and reduce signs of ageing.
Neck Lift Surgery
Neck lift surgery involves removing excessive fat in the neck and at times part of the submandibular salivary gland, and tightening and redraping the skin to create a more sculpted and contoured appearance. Better definition between the undersurface of the chin and neck is the goal.
Brow Lift Surgery
Brow lift surgery involves lifting and tightening the skin around the forehead and brow area to reshape the brow, and create a more youthful and refreshed outcome.
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is designed to change the function or shape of the nose, with the cosmetic goal of creating balance and optimising proportions on the face.
Fat Grafting
Fat grafting, or lipofilling, involves the removal of fat from one area of the body for injection into the face to alter facial contours and correct any depression or irregularities.
Blepharoplasty / Eyelid Surgery
Blepharoplasty surgery involves removing and tightening excess skin and muscle around the eyelids to create a more rejuvenated and refreshed appearance.
Get in touch
If you’d like to know more about our head and neck, plastic or skin cancer surgical services, or if you have a question for Dr Ch’ng, we’d love to hear from you.
