Dr Julian Liew is a fully qualified Specialist Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon accredited by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.  Dr Liew is registered as a Specialist Plastic Surgeon by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

After completing his medical degree in 2002 at Monash University, Dr Liew trained in both General Surgery and Plastic Surgery before completing his Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery training at the beginning of 2015. 

As a skilled Microsurgeon and Specialist Plastic Surgeon his attention to detail and to the skill and precision of the procedure is only paralleled by his passion for the patient-centric experience and his complete involvement along with his talented team, through the patient’s entire surgical journey.

In 2017, Dr Liew realised his vision of combining surgical excellence with an enhanced patient journey by establishing his boutique plastic and reconstructive surgery practice, The Clinic Plastic Surgery, in East Melbourne. 

A Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon is fully accredited by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and is registered as a Specialist Plastic Surgeon by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).  

Only Specialist Plastic Surgeons are accredited by the Commonwealth Government of Australia through the Australian Medical Council to perform all reconstructive and cosmetic surgery.

The difference between a plastic surgeon and a cosmetic surgeon is significant.  A Cosmetic Surgeon is not recognised as a Specialist Surgeon or Specialist Plastic Surgeon by any of the regulating authorities such as Medicare Australia or the Medical Board of Australia.  They also cannot register themselves as a Surgeon with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Specialist Plastic Surgeons normally undergo extensive training in aesthetic surgery, maxillofacial surgery, paediatric plastic surgery and reconstructive surgery following trauma, burns or cancer treatment.  After completing the mandatory years of training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, many Specialist Plastic Surgeons undertake a fellowship to continue to gain further experience and training in specific branches of the specialty.

Your qualified Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr Julian Liew,  will guide you through your patient journey from beginning to end.  Dr Liew will see you at your first consultation, and personally guide you through your post-surgical course.  At The Clinic Plastic Surgery, we feel that a close relationship with your surgeon ensures a smooth and satisfying experience.

The Clinic aims to see all referrals within 2 weeks.  

For more urgent referrals, your general practitioner or specialist can contact us directly and you will be seen within 1 week.

If you are wishing to time your appointments or surgery around certain events or dates, please mention this at the time of your appointment to our friendly team and we will work hard to tailor your surgical journey around your lifestyle and commitments. 

At the time of your consultation, you will be given a detailed quotation for your procedure that will include the surgeon’s fee, anaesthetist’s fee, surgical assistant fees and the hospital’s fees.  

Please consult your health insurance provider to ensure that you have adequate coverage for your procedure.

Most cosmetic procedures are not covered by Medicare and as a result you are unlikely to receive a rebate or subsidy for these procedures.

As of 1^st July 2023, new AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) guidelines require all patients obtain a referral from a General Practitioner or a Medical Specialist before scheduling a consultation with a Plastic Surgeon.  

Your initial consultation will be with your Specialist Plastic Surgeon, Dr Liew.  He will listen to your concerns and expectations, take your medical history and examine you.  Clinical photographs will also be taken during this appointment.

Dr Liew will outline the various surgical and non-surgical options suitable for you and tailor a management plan specifically for you.  He will also inform you of the potential risks and complications of a procedure, and you will have time to have all of your questions answered.

If surgery is required, you will also receive a quotation outlining expected costs.

For certain procedures, you will be required to have a second consultation to ensure that you understand all of the relevant information pertaining to your operation and that you have the opportunity to have all of your questions answered before proceeding with your surgical journey.

Dr Liew operates at St Vincent’s Private Hospital in East Melbourne.