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Dr Puvesh Punj

FRACS (Plast), MSSc (Adel), MBBS (Adel)

Specialist Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon
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Dr Puvesh Punj is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon (MED0001673429) with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS). Dr Punj has completed two Subspecialty Fellowships after completing Plastic Surgery Training in Adelaide. These fellowships are specialised in Aesthetic Surgery of the Face, Rhinoplasty, Breast including Body Contouring & Reconstructive surgery. He has worked as a Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Flinders Medical Centre(FMC)/ Noarlunga Health Service(NHS) and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital(TQEH).

He has had extensive training in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery across South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory. As a visiting Consultant Plastic Surgeon he provided services in Plastic, Reconstructive, Burns and Maxillofacial Surgery for the public. He supervised trainee Registrars for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and medical students for both the University of Adelaide and Flinders University. He held a role as Clinical Associate Lecturer with the University of Adelaide.

Procedures and Treatments

  • Brow lift
  • Blepharoplasty (Eyelid surgery)
  • Meloplasty or rhytidectomy (Face lift)
  • Facial scar revision
  • Autologous fat grafting (Fat injection)
  • Non-surgical facial treatments
  • Laser skin resurfacing
  • Platysmaplasty (Neck lift)
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Augmentation mammoplasty (Breast augmentation)
  • Mastopexy (Breast lift)
  • Breast reconstruction
  • Reduction mammoplasty (Breast reduction)
  • Torsoplasty (Whole body lift)
  • Liposuction

Hospital Credentials

Dr Puvesh Punj is accredited to operate at the following hospitals:

  • East Sydney Private Hospital
  • Bondi Junction Private Hospital
  • St Luke’s Private Hospital
  • Jamison Street Day Surgery
  • North Shore Private Hospital

Professional Memberships

Dr Punj is a member of the following professional organisations:

  • ANZBCPS — Australian and New Zealand Board of Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons (Board Certified)
  • ASAPS — Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
  • ASPS — Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • RACS — Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (Fellow)
  • AHPRA — Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
  • ISAPS — International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
  • AAFPS — Australasian Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery

Education & Qualifications

Scientific Publications

Dr Punj has authored and co-authored peer-reviewed publications in leading medical journals:

  1. Punj, P., Chong, HP., Cundy, TP., Lodge, M., Woods, R. Otoplasty techniques in children: a comparative study of outcomes. ANZ J Surg. 2018 Oct;88(10):1071-1075. doi: 10.1111/ans.14386
  2. Punj, P., Devitt, PG., Coventry, BJ., Whitfield, RJ. ‘Palpation as a useful diagnostic tool for skin lesions’. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2014 Jun;67(6):804-7. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2014.02.009
  3. Punj, P., Nelson, R., Gardiner, S., Lodge, M., Graves, SR., Warner, MS. ‘A Pilgrim’s Progress: Severe Rickettsia Conorii Infection Complicated By Gangrene’. Med J Aust 2013; 198 (11). doi: 10.5694/mja13.10025
  4. Punj, P., Devitt, P. Online Publication E-Learning: ‘Pigmented Skin Lesions Module’. University of Adelaide. Master of Surgical Science.
  5. Punj, P., Breed, B. ‘How is the ZP4 Glycoprotein organised within the filamentous matrix of the Zone Pellucida’. Anatomical Sciences, University of Adelaide.

Conferences & Presentations

Dr Punj has presented at national and international conferences, sharing his research and clinical expertise with the global medical community.

International Conferences

  • Punj, P., Patterson, I. Oral Presentation at the Asian Facial Plastic Surgery Congress (AFPSC) and International Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (IFOS). Seoul, South Korea.

    Awarded Educational Travel Grant for this Oral Presentation

National Conferences

  • Punj, P., Chong, HP., Cundy, TP., Lodge, M., Woods, R. Oral Presentation at the South Australian Chapter, Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). 2016. ‘Otoplasty Techniques in Children’.

    Awarded the Don Robinson Prize for Best Clinical Paper

  • Punj, P., Caplash, Y., van Minnen, P. Oral Presentation at the South Australian Chapter, Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). 2017. ‘Locking Buttress Plate Fixation of the Dorsal Hamatometacarpal Fracture Dislocation’.
  • Punj, P., Yip, JM., Griffin, P. Oral Presentation at the South Australian Chapter, Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). 2018. ‘Synovial Sarcoma’.
  • Chong, HP., Punj, P. Oral Presentation at the South Australian Chapter, Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). 2019. ‘Understanding Community Review Platforms for Plastic Surgeons’.
  • Punj, P., Harvey, I. Oral Presentation at the Australian Hand Surgery Society (AHSS). 2014. Seymour Fracture Research.
  • Punj, P. Oral Presentation at the 17th International Congress of International Society for Burns Injuries (ISBI). ‘Toxic Shock Syndrome’.
  • Punj, P., Wagstaff, M. Oral Presentation at the Medical Grand Round, The Royal Adelaide Hospital. 2020. ‘Necrotising Soft Tissue Infections: A Multidisciplinary Approach’.

Training & Fellowships

Dr Punj’s skills are the result of more than 15 years of post-graduate training in Facial Rejuvenation Surgery, Rhinoplasty, Breast, and Body Surgery.

Specialist Training

  • Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (Plast)
  • Board Certified — Australian and New Zealand Board of Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons (ANZBCPS)

Training with World-Class Surgeons

Dr Punj has been trained by world-leading plastic surgeons using the latest advanced techniques, including:

  • Dr Timothy Proudman (OAM, Medal of the Order of Australia)
  • Associate Professor Dr Nicola Dean

Consultant Appointments

  • Consultant Plastic Surgeon across South Australia (SA), Northern Territory (NT), and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

Specialist Interests

  • Facial Rejuvenation Surgery — Deep Plane Face Lift (Extended), Deep Plane Neck Lift, Brow Lift, Blepharoplasty, Lip Lift, Otoplasty, Facial Fat Transfer
  • Preservation Rhinoplasty — Refined nasal surgery technique that minimises post-operative swelling and reduces recovery time
  • Cosmetic Breast Surgery — Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift (Mastopexy), Breast Reduction, Breast Revision Surgery, Corrective Nipple/Areolar Surgery
  • Body Contouring Surgery — Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty), Arm Lift Surgery, Thigh Lift Surgery

Professional Courses & Continuing Medical Education

Dr Punj is deeply committed to surgical education and ongoing professional development.

Teaching & Educational Contributions

  • Clinical Associate Lecturer — University of Adelaide (2013–2021) and ongoing teaching support for The Australian National University
  • Consultant Plastic Surgeon — Regular didactic teaching sessions for specialty registrars and resident medical officers at Central Adelaide Local Health Network & Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (2021–2023)
  • Clinical Tutor — Central Adelaide Local Health Network & Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (2011–2021)

    Teaching senior medical students through group tutorials focusing on clinical assessment, diagnosis and management

  • Course Assistant & Clinical Tutor — Suturing Skills Workshop, Hand Module Training (2013)
  • Supervising Surgical Registrars for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

Additional Training

  • Resident Medical Officer Representative — Central Adelaide Local Health Network, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (2012–2013)
  • Attachment to the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia — Rural Doctors Workforce Agency (March 2009)

Prizes and Awards

  • Don Robinson Prize for Best Clinical Paper — Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
    For ‘Otoplasty Techniques in Children’
  • Educational Travel Grant — Awarded for Oral Presentation at the Asian Facial Plastic Surgery Congress (AFPSC) and International Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (IFOS)

Achievements & Accolades

  • More than 15 years of post-graduate training in Facial Rejuvenation Surgery, Rhinoplasty, Breast, and Body Surgery
  • Trained by world-leading Facial Plastic Surgeons using the latest advanced techniques
  • Consultant Plastic Surgeon across three Australian states/territories (SA, NT, ACT)
  • Deep commitment to surgical education — teaching medical students from leading Australian universities and supervising Surgical Registrars for RACS
  • Allocates a full hour to every consultation to ensure thorough understanding of patient concerns and goals
  • Personally reviews each patient after surgery ensuring the highest level of care and support throughout recovery
  • Provides all patients with personal contact details following surgery for peace of mind during recovery

Leadership & Charity

Charity Work

  • Starlight Children’s Foundation Volunteer — Adelaide Medical Student Association (AMSA) International Food Fiesta (2009–2010)

Leadership & Representation

  • Resident Medical Officer Representative — Central Adelaide Local Health Network, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (2012–2013

Teaching & Academic Appointments

  • Clinical Associate Lecturer — University of Adelaide (2013–2021) and ongoing teaching support for The Australian National University
  • Consultant Plastic Surgeon — Central Adelaide Local Health Network & Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (2021–2023)
    Regular didactic teaching sessions for specialty registrars and resident medical officers
  • Clinical Tutor — Central Adelaide Local Health Network & Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (2011–2021)
    Teaching senior medical students by conducting group tutorials focusing on the fundamentals of clinical assessment, diagnosis and management
  • Course Assistant & Clinical Tutor — Suturing Skills Workshop, Hand Module Training (2013)
  • Supervising Surgical Registrars for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

Dr Punj is deeply committed to surgical education – teaching medical students from leading Australian universities and supervising Surgical Registrars for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.

Memberships & awards