What does FRACS Mean?

FRACS stands for “Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons”

This is the only recognised and credentialed organisation in Australia to undertake the training of surgeons (recognised by AMC, Medicare, health funds, and Private Hospitals). It is the body that undertakes training of surgeons in 9 specialties including: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopaedic surgery, Vascular Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery, Urology, Paediatric Surgery, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (ENT) and Neurosurgery.

If your surgeon has the letters FRACS after their name this indicates they have undergone the rigorous selection process, training and examination process of the College of Surgeons.
The letters FRACS(Plast) indicates that your surgeon has undergone the Plastic and Reconstructive surgery training under the College of Surgeons, the only training program dedicated to the teaching and training of plastic surgery in this country.
Please note that there is no legal requirement in this country to have this qualification to undertake cosmetic surgery. Anyone with a basic medical degree can undertake cosmetic surgery, and surgeons with FRACS but in other specialties can also undertake cosmetic surgery. Only recently has the title ‘surgeon’ and ‘Plastic surgeon’ become protected by Australian law.
Your safeguard is to look for a fully qualified Plastic Surgeon as reflected by the letters FRACS (Plast) next to your doctor’s name and check that they are affiliated with the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). These titles and memberships are only available to fully qualified Plastic Surgeons who have undergone many years of training and exams in surgery beyond the basic medical school training.

Meet
Dr Aggarwal

Dr Aggarwal is a well regarded, respected, highly skilled and experienced Specialist Plastic Surgeon. Graduating at the top of his class throughout his training, Dr Aggarwal has completed fellowship training at some of the world’s most prestigious reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery institutions. He continues to publish research is prestigious plastic surgery journals, and is actively involved in the training of future plastic surgeons.

What sets Dr Aggarwal apart from others is his personal, affable and warm nature. Not only does he pay attention to detail, to producing natural, beautiful results but he ensures that the patient’s journey is just as special as their outcome. Dr Aggarwal looks after patients at one of Sydney’s most prestigious public hospital campuses (POWH/RHW/SCH), and operates privately on Sydney’s North Shore (at the Sydney Adventist Hospital, and Hunters Hill Private).

Highly Skilled

Know you are in the safest of hands with a Plastic Surgeon who is experienced, highly respected, and appointed at premier Sydney hospitals- including Sydney Adventist, Hunters Hill Private, POWH and RHW.

Safety

If sedation or general anaesthetic is required, it is delivered by an accredited anaesthetist

Accommodation

Have your surgery at premier, accredited Sydney private hospitals.

Upfront Costs

We provide written quotes, so there are no surprises.

Patient Care

We will always make you our top priority. Need to ask a question? Whether its before or after your surgery, we will always be at your beck and call.

Real Reviews

Our patients love us! Feel free to read our reviews online on independent websites, or you can speak to some of our existing patients who will gladly speak about their plastic surgery journey.

Our Promise

We pride our practice in personalised, professional and ethical care. We will treat you, how we would wish to be treated if we were in our patients’ shoes. Your safety and satisfaction is our utmost priority – we only provide sedation or general anaesthesia in accredited facilities and after your procedure you will have direct access to our staff to answer any questions or concerns.

Your First Consultation

At your first consultation, Dr Aggarwal will explain a personalised treatment option for your desired results. A comprehensive medical history and examination is followed by discussion of surgery, examination of before and after photographs and trial of implants in the case of breast augmentation. Please remember that a GP referral is now mandatory for both reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery appointments.

Upfront about costs

We will always be upfront about all costs of surgery including surgical, anaesthetic and hospital fees. Our quotes include all follow up care associated with your planned surgery, and there is never pressure to decide quickly.

Customised Options

To help achieve your goals, we will tailor treatment options to what you actually need. We will never recommend surgical or non surgical treatments if its not going to achieve what you want. We will always be honest with what you can realistically achieve, and endeavour to deliver beyond our promise.