Dr Matthew Starr is an Australian and internationally trained Specialist Plastic Surgeon. Dr Starr grew up in Wollongong and is in fact the only plastic and reconstructive surgeon exclusively based in the Illawarra and South Coast region. Being a local, Dr Starr understands the problems, needs and lifestyles of this great coastal community.
After completing his medical and surgical training in Sydney, Dr Starr travelled to Europe to pursue his passion for breast and body contouring surgery, reconstructive microsurgery and paediatric plastic surgery. Based in London, he successfully completed postgraduate fellowships at the internationally renowned Great Ormond Street and Royal Marsden Hospitals.
Dr Starr has since returned home to Wollongong and opened Coastal Aesthetics - a boutique cosmetic plastic surgery clinic dedicated to excellence in breast and body surgery. Dr Starr also performs eyelid surgery, ear surgery, rhinoplasty and skin cancer surgery.
Dr Starr has an interest in and is able to perform the following procedures at Wollongong Private Hospital
- Breast surgery – breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, gynaecomastia surgery
- Body contouring surgery – tummy tuck, arm and thigh lift, post weight loss surgery
- Facial cosmetic surgery – eyelid surgery, otoplasty, rhinoplasty
- Breast reconstruction – with your own tissue (DIEP flap)
- Paediatric – Prominent ear correction, birthmark and cyst removal, correction of congenital asymmetries
- Skin cancer and melanoma surgery
Memberships and Qualifications:
- Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
- Board Certified Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon
- Member of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Member of the Australian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery with Honours - The University of Sydney
- Bachelor of Arts - The University of New South Wales