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  • About
    • About Dr Safvat
    • Dr Safvat’s Philosophy
    • Difference between Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeons
    • Our Team
  • Breast
    • Breast Reduction
    • Breast Augmentation
    • Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Male Breast Reduction (Gynaecomastia)
    • Nipple – Areola Reshaping
    • Capsulectomy (Removal of Implant)
  • Body
    • Tummy Tuck – Abdominoplasty in Sydney
    • Liposuction
    • Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
    • Labiaplasty
  • Face
    • Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)
    • Neck Lift
    • Facelift
    • Otoplasty (Prominent Ears)
    • Rhinoplasty (Nose Reshaping)
  • Hand
    • Carpal Tunnel
    • Dupuytren’s Disease
    • Trigger Fingers & Thumb Trigger
    • Ganglion Cysts
    • De Quervain’s Tendonitis
    • Cubital Tunnel
    • Acute Hand Injuries & Trauma
  • Male
    • Male Breast Reduction (Gynaecomastia)
    • Liposuction for Men
    • Abdominoplasty for Men (Tummy Tuck)
    • Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)
    • Rhinoplasty for Men (Nose Job)
    • Facelift for Men
    • Otoplasty Ear Surgery for Men
  • Skin
    • Anti-Wrinkle Injections
    • Dermal Fillers
    • Lip Enhancement
    • Skin Cancer Surgery & Reconstruction
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    • Scar Enhancement
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Why Choose a Plastic Surgeon

Why Choose a Plastic Surgeon

A Plastic Surgeon is a Specialist Surgeon who has successfully completed the intensive training program of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) in Plastic Surgery. This is the only Government designated body recognized and accredited to train Surgeons in Australia.

Specialist Plastic Surgery in Australia requires surgeons to complete a minimum of 12 years of intensive Medical and Surgical training and at least 5 years of Specialist Plastic Surgery post-graduate training through RACS. Only after successfully completing this arduous pathway you are entitled to become a member of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and use the registered title of Specialist Plastic Surgeon. Specialist Plastic Surgeons are equipped with highest levels of skill, expertise and knowledge of their specialty and use latest techniques in their field.

What is the difference between a Specialist Plastic Surgeon and a Cosmetic Surgeon?

Currently in most states in Australia including NSW there is no legislation to stop any doctor with basic Medical degree call themselves “Surgeon”. There are no specialist qualifications, skills, training or experience required to label oneself and indeed operate on patients as a “Cosmetic Surgeon”. The so-called “Cosmetic surgeons” are not recognized as specialists by the Medical Board.

Your only safeguard is to look for the letters FRACS (Plas) under a doctor’s name and make sure that they are a member of The Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Only fully qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeons are permitted to use these titles and memberships. Dr Safvat MBBS FRACS (Plas) is proud to be a highly trained and fully qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeon. Any surgical procedure can carry risks, but by consulting a Specialist Plastic Surgeon who is trained and fully qualified to perform all aspects of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery the chances of risks and complications are minimised.

Our Recommendations

It is strongly recommended that you check the qualifications and credentials of any other doctor you are considering for cosmetic or plastic surgery and procedures with these two organizations. For Members of Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons contact:

ASPS – 1300 367 446 www.plasticsurgery.org.au

Fellows of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons contact:

RACS – (03) 9249 1200 www.surgeons.org

Beware of the term ‘College’ which can be misleading as any group of medical professionals can register a business name as a ‘College’. The College accredited by Australian Medical Council (AMC) for training Specialist Surgeons in Australia is the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS).

You should never feel pressured by a Surgeon or his staff to choose him/her as your surgeon or go ahead with a procedure. Remember it is Your decision.

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(02) 8544 3270

Suite 205a, Level 2, 531-533 Kingsway

Miranda NSW 2228

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3 / 112 Majors Bay Road

Concord NSW 2137

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21 St Jude Street

Bowral NSW 2576

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Bowral Location

On-site parking is available for all patients

Concord Location

There is 1 hour street parking on “Majors Bay Road”, or on Trafalgar Parade at the adjacent Street.

Miranda Location

There is limited 1 hour street parking on “ Kingsway”. Alternatively, parking can be obtained in Westfield Miranda (no charge for the first 3 hours) which is across the road from our building. The best parking entrance to use is the “Jackson Avenue” entrance which is a short 3-5 minutes walk from our building. For your convenience, there is a drop off area outside our building where patients with limited mobility are able to be dropped off.