Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons - ASAPS

What does ethical practice mean in cosmetic plastic surgery?

"To me ethical practice means that every day I have a commitment to my patients to act with integrity and honesty and do my utmost best for their care."

Dr Vincent Choi 
Specialist Plastic Surgeon (MED0001188640)

Find a Specialist Plastic Surgeon at asaps.org.au



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And that's a wrap of NSS2026.

With thanks to our Convenors, Scientific Advisory Committee, sponsors, exhibitors, speakers both International and local, and especially all our delegates that came together to learn and connect.

Special thanks to .media for all your hard work in bringing this very special event together.

We can't wait to see you all again in 2027 on the Gold Coast.

Day 2 - Saturday Highlights

Where the learning levelled up!



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Day 1 - Friday Highlights

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What does Ethical Practice mean to me?

"So, for me, ethical practice across a broad range of surgical practices relates to providing safe care for your patient. And that is from start, intraoperatively, as well as months to years down the track as needed. Plastic surgery in particular does have an added element of being cognisant of patients' subjective views on themselves.

And I think that actually plays a really important factor in being able to say no to your patients, because often procedures will be requested that may not be appropriate. So, to me personally, that actually plays a really important part in my role as a plastic surgeon."

Dr Nam Anavekar
Specialist Plastic Surgeon
MED0001201291

Find a Specialist Plastic Surgeon at www.asaps.org.au



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The importance of choosing the right specialist plastic surgeon for you...

"Patients should choose a cosmetic plastic surgeon based on a lot of factors. I think qualification is really important and making sure they're board registered, that they have been trained the adequate standards that are required in Australia, but then also someone that they feel like they can have a really good relationship with. Don't feel scared if you have a consultation with someone to get a second opinion if you don't feel like they're the right doctor for you.

And a lot of patients find that if they have a really good relationship with their doctor, they feel comfortable and confident to bring up any issues they may be concerned about or anything any questions that they may have prior to the procedure."

Dr Katie-Beth Webster
Specialist Plastic Surgeon (MED0001677984)

Find a Specialist Plastic Surgeon at www.asaps.org.au



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48th Annual ASAPS Conference - Clinic Visits

The Layt Clinic (Southport) - for Specialist Plastic Surgeons only.

Thursday 12 November 2026 (please note, this is the day before the conference officially begins)
2.30-4.30pm 

Join Tina Layt, Business Manager of The Layt Clinic, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour, designed specifically for surgeons. 

This is more than a walk-through - it is an open-discussion on clinic operations, accreditation, workflow, and patient experience, with practical takeaways surgeons can apply within their own practices. 

The Layt Clinic (Southport) - for Practice Managers

Sunday 15 November 2026
9.30-11.30am 

Join Tina Layt, Business Manager of The Layt Clinic, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour, designed specifically for practice managers.

This more than a walk-through - it is a transparent discussion on what works, what has changed, and what practice managers can apply in their own clinics. 

The Coastal Clinic Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics Visit (Southport) - for Nurses & Practice Staff

Sunday 15 November 2026
9.30-11.30am

Join Dr Drew Cronin, Specialist Plastic Surgeon and Nicole Cronin, Clinical Director of The Coastal Clinic Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of a purpose-built, multidisciplinary plastic surgery and aesthetics facility on the Gold Coast.

The Clinic Visits are included as part of the 2026 Annual ASAPS Conference full registration package, however participants are required to indicate attendance upon completing the registration form. Please note that spaces are extremely limited. Transportation will be provided to and from the JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa. 



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The journey to becoming a Specialist Plastic Surgeon is long...to ensure the best possible training is received.

My journey to become a specialist plastic surgeon included completing three years of postgraduate medical school, one year of internship, two years of residency and then five years of specialist plastic surgery training during which I completed a master's of surgery.

After this I went overseas for one year where I did further microsurgery and aesthetic training. So overall I did 12 years of training to become a specialist plastic surgeon.

A/Prof Bish Soliman
Specialist Plastic Surgeon
(MED0001679053)



Find a Specialist Plastic Surgeon at asaps.org.au