Dr Rodrigo Teixeira
Specialist Plastic Surgeon
in Melbourne
“Facial surgery begins with careful assessment, followed by thoughtful planning, precise technique, and structured post-operative follow-up”
MD, FRACS (Plast.)
Dr Rodrigo Teixeira
Specialist Plastic Surgeon
in Melbourne
“Facial plastic surgery should begin with thorough assessment, followed by thoughtful planning, precise execution, and careful post-operative follow-up”
MD, FRACS (PLAST.)
Dr Rodrigo Teixeira, FRACS
Dr Rodrigo Teixeira is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon in Melbourne with a practice focused on facial surgery, including facelift (rhytidectomy) surgery (including deep plane techniques where appropriate), rhinoplasty, upper and lower eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), and related facial procedures.
His approach is diagnosis-led and grounded in facial anatomy, clinical judgement, and careful treatment planning tailored to the individual. His work draws on both aesthetic and reconstructive experience to support safe, balanced surgical decision-making.
With training in plastic surgery and craniofacial surgery, Dr Teixeira brings a detailed understanding of facial structure, support, movement, and function to assessment and surgical planning. He is also involved in anatomy teaching, including as faculty for the Mendelson Advanced Facial Anatomy Course (MAFAC).
Facial surgery focus
Surgery for the face, nose, eyes, and neck, with aesthetic and reconstructive experience.
Anatomy-led planning
Many visible concerns reflect deeper anatomy rather than surface changes alone.
Why Assessment Matters
Looking Beyond the Surface
Many aesthetic concerns are simply surface expressions of deeper anatomy. What appears to be a single visible issue may reflect underlying bone, cartilage, soft tissue support, movement, skin quality, or function. Because ultimately, everything we do comes back to anatomy.
This is also where experience makes a difference. Assessment is not only about identifying what is visible, but understanding what is driving it, what may be changed safely, and whether surgery is the most appropriate option. In some cases, this may mean surgery. In others, it may mean a different procedure, a staged plan, or no surgical treatment at all.
Surgical Areas of Practice
Dr Teixeira’s practice is focused on surgery of the face, nose, eyes, and neck. He also performs selected breast, body contouring, and reconstructive procedures, with recommendations guided by careful assessment and individual anatomy.
Face
Facial surgery includes procedures such as facelift surgery and eyelid surgery, planned with attention to anatomy, balance, structural support, and function. Recommendations are tailored to the individual rather than the visible concern alone.
Nose
Rhinoplasty may address concerns related to nasal shape, tip position, asymmetry, structural support, and breathing. Planning considers both appearance and function, with the approach guided by anatomy and individual goals.
Breast
Breast surgery includes procedures such as augmentation, reduction, and mastopexy, depending on anatomy, goals, and functional concerns. Planning considers tissue characteristics, proportions, and the changes that can be achieved safely.
Body
Body contouring procedures may include abdominoplasty, liposuction, arm lift, or thigh lift, based on skin quality, tissue support, and the area being treated. Planning is tailored to the individual and the extent of surgery required.
Non-Surgical Care
Some concerns can be managed without surgery. In other cases, non-surgical care may be helpful before or after an operation to support skin quality, preparation, recovery, and longer-term maintenance.
Where appropriate, Dr Teixeira may recommend coordinated care with Unveil Aesthetics, the practice’s non-surgical team. Options may include skin treatments and energy-based treatments (such as laser, radiofrequency, or ultrasound), as well as chemical peels and other supportive therapies. Recommendations are tailored to the individual following assessment.
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