Plastic Surgery Melbourne

Dr Rodrigo Teixeira

Dr Rodrigo Teixeira, MD, FRACS is a Plastic Surgeon in Melbourne. He has a keen interest in Cosmetic Surgery, Rhinoplasty and Facial Surgery. Dr Teixeira is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS), member of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS). Internationally, he is a member of the American and the International Societies.

Reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery are inseparable. Whether the purpose is to restore function or improve appearance, most often they come hand in hand during surgery, and nothing brings him more joy than hearing when a procedure has enriched a patient’s quality of life. His experience in craniofacial surgery and cleft surgery is very useful when performing cosmetic facial surgery and rhinoplasty. Other common areas of his practice include breast surgery (breast augmentation, lift and reduction), liposuction and abdominoplasty.

Dr Teixeira is based in Melbourne and is an associate of the Melbourne Institute of Plastic Surgery, conveniently located at the Victoria Gardens, in Richmond. The clinic offers both reconstructive and cosmetic surgery, including a comprehensive range of facial cosmetic surgery treatments. The Melbourne Institute of Plastic Surgery has earned a reputation both in Australia and internationally as a centre of excellence. It provides high standards of care and quality treatments to every patient.

Plastic Surgery Procedures

We work with you to help you achieve your goals and provide you with our best care for a satisfactory patient’s experience, from start to finish. We challenge ourselves to grow and learn within our practice in order to improve our treatments and our results.
We take patient safety very seriously and we aim to provide advice that is right for you.

Certified Specialist

Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)

Cosmetic Surgery checklist:

1 Check you surgeon's qualifications

Every Specialist Plastic Surgeon has undertaken eight to 12 years of specialist surgical training beyond their medical training and has qualified to become a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) – the only institution accredited to train surgeons.

2 Understand what your surgery involves

It is important to understand what your procedure involves and the anticipated results. Your doctor will be able to discuss expectations with you and share any possible side effects or complications that may occur. As well as what you will need to do after your procedure.

3 Surgery performed in accredited facilities

Your plastic surgeon should work in reputable hospitals and clinics that comply with the highest Australian standards of safety, cleanliness, infection control, staffing and equipment.

4 Your surgeon will supervise your recovery

Get the peace of mind of knowing you will receive the best of care after your cosmetic surgery. Your plastic surgeon should supervise your care throughout your entire recovery process.

Eyelid Surgery and Recovery Tips

October 21, 2020 by Rodrigo Teixeira

Do you have droopy eyelids? Do you want a more youthful look for your tired eyes? Does the drooping of your eyelids obstruct your vision? Blepharoplasty (pronounced “BLEF-er-row-plas-tee”), the medical term for eyelid surgery, has been growing in popularity in recent … Read More