Glenelg Day Surgery

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Dr John Hokin - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon (FRACS)

Dr Krister Silfverskiold - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon (FRACS)

Dr Keneth Leahey – General Surgeon (FRACS)

Dr David Tye – MBBS (Skin Cancer)

Dr David Compton - MBBS (Skin Cancer)

The terms plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery mean different things. Plastic surgery refers to operations that alter anatomy to make it better, both functionally and aesthetically. Examples are nose reshaping so that it looks better and breathes easier, correcting an underdeveloped breast, trimming heavy upper eyelids that obstruct vision.

Reconstructive surgery returns anatomy to its original form. Examples include repairing cut tendons of a hand, or rebuilding a breast lost through cancer.
Cosmetic surgery aims to improve on the person’s original form to make it more beautiful. Examples include face and breast lift surgery and liposuction.

The different types of surgeons

Only qualified specialists who have completed the required training and examinations are allowed to call themselves "Plastic Surgeons" which equates to approximately 8-10 years of additional specialists surgical training after basic medical qualifications have been achieved. After completion of their surgical training they are eligible to become a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (“FRACS”) http://www.surgeons.org/

A General Practioner (GP) has completed 7 years of basic medical qualifications, which covers all areas of healthcare. Our visiting GP’s are very experienced doctors who have a specialised interest in Skin Cancer and have completed additional training in the surgical removal of skin cancers and repair techniques.