Dr Lee Brown MBBS (Hons) FRACS Plastic Surgeon
Dr Lee Brown was born in Devon in the United Kingdom. He relocated to Australia with his family at the age of ten, and subsequently completed his education in Queensland at Brisbane State High. He represented his school in many sports including the 1st XV from grade 10 to 12 and became Australian judo champion three years in a row.
Dr Brown graduated with honors from University of Queensland in 1988 completing a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS). He spent seven years in hospital and general surgery training around Australia before commencing four years of plastic and reconstructive surgery training.
His extensive surgical training includes transplant surgery, microsurgery and two years at the Australian Craniofacial unit. In 1998 he was awarded a fellowship in the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Plastic and Reconstructive surgery division(FRACS). He subsequently underwent a further postgraduate cosmetic fellowship, approved by the Australian Society of Plastic surgeons (ASPS).
Dr Brown established Coastal Plastic Surgery (CPS) on the Sunshine Coast 9 years ago. His current practice is co-located with the Kawana Private Hospital which he helped plan and develop. This has allowed seamless care for all patients of CPS ranging from beauty treatments to major cosmetic or reconstructive surgery. Dr Brown and his team are always onsite allowing a more personalised service and complete patient satisfaction with regards to privacy, safety, comfort and results.
Dr Brown is a member of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Australian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons and the Australian Medical Association. He is also a corresponding member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. His main areas of practice are cosmetic surgery and facial reconstruction following skin cancer excision.
Dr Lee Brown resides on the Sunshine Coast with his wife and two children and has a special interest in fishing:leethalfishing.com.
Specialist Plastic Surgeons versus Cosmetic Surgeons
Increasing exposure through the media, films, and other sources has led to rising interest in cosmetic surgery, and more and more people are undergoing invasive cosmetic procedures.
Despite this wider interest, many people remain confused about whom they should consult for advice when considering a cosmetic procedure, a 'cosmetic surgeon' or a 'specialist plastic surgeon'?
Australia has an enviable standard of patient care, a reputation gained through the rigorous training that doctors must undergo, the highest standards of professional accreditation, and federal and state legislation.
Cosmetic surgery is unusual in comparison to other areas of patient care, however, in that it is largely unregulated. This means that it is possible for doctors without specialist training in surgery to practice cosmetic surgery.
Make Sure You're in Good Hands
When contemplating any form of surgical procedure, it is important to choose a trained, experienced and certified specialist to ensure you achieve the best possible outcome from your surgery.For more information on plastic surgery, see the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons website.
To make an appointment to meet with Dr Lee Brown please contact us on 07 5437 9333.