Whatever your reason for surgery, be assured that you’re in highly-skilled, caring hands at La Trobe Private Hospital. With minimal wait times, our team of experienced and discreet plastic and reconstructive surgeons and nurses will care for you in state-of-the-art facilities. Here, our focus is always you.

Our team of specialists perform cosmetic surgery for the face and body, along with reconstructive surgery for people whose appearance has been affected by illness, trauma or birth disorders.

Skin cancer

Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers, with Australia having the highest incidence in the world. Over two-thirds of Australians will develop a skin cancer during their lives. If not properly treated, skin cancers may spread and become life threatening.

Our surgeons have extensive experience treating skin cancers, including the more common types such as basal cell carcinomas (BCC) and squamous cell carcinomas (SCC) through to melanoma.

Reconstructive surgery

Reconstructive surgery aims to restore function and appearance and to correct deformities created at birth, by trauma or from medical conditions, including cancer.

Reconstructive procedures include:

• Breast reconstruction following breast cancer surgery
• Scar revision
• Reconstructive surgery after burn injuries
• Reconstructive surgery for skin cancers

Hand surgery

We aim to restore function and appearance or alleviate symptoms related to wrist and hand conditions or injuries. Our specialist plastic surgeons have pioneered advances in the management of hand injuries, degenerative disorders and birth defects. These include:

• Carpel tunnel syndrome
• Congenital defects
• Dupuytren’s contracture
• Hand trauma
• Rheumatoid arthritis

Cosmetic plastic surgery

Designed to enhance your appearance by altering or reshaping a part of your body, the team perform procedures including:

• Breast lift, reduction or augmentation
• Face lift
• Rhinoplasty
• Tummy tuck
• Gynaecomastia

Why choose La Trobe Private Hospital?

• Choose your surgeon from our wide network of highly qualified specialists and doctors
• Minimal wait times for patient consultations, procedures and surgery
• We focus on delivering exceptional patient care

How much will my surgery cost?

As with all surgeries performed in a private hospital there is an out-of-pocket fee. The amount will depend on the surgery you’re having and, where you have private health fund cover, whether the surgery that is right for you is included in that cover. Your surgeon can give you an indication of out-of-pocket costs.

You can also choose to self-fund your surgery. Your surgeon can talk to you about this option.

What next?

Get started by asking your GP for a referral to one of our plastic and reconstructive surgeons at La Trobe Private Hospital. Our team of dedicated surgeons and nurses provide high-quality care, from your initial consultation to treatment and aftercare. Rest assured, our focus is you.

Please remember, only a specialist can advise whether plastic and reconstructive surgery is right for you. And only you can be comfortable going ahead once you have all the information.

Before agreeing to any treatment, make sure you understand what it involves and any possible side effects and the risks. It’s vital that you seek specialist medical advice that’s right for your circumstances.