We offer personalised, referral-based plastic and reconstructive surgery led by Dr Kim Hughes, a qualified Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon (FRACS) who provides evidence-based care across a range of procedures.
10+ years experiece
Referral needed
Broad-range of procedures
Following mastectomy or breast-conserving surgery, surgical reconstruction of the breast may help restore breast shape and symmetry. Options include implant-based or autologous (tissue) reconstruction.
Procedures such as breast augmentation, breast reduction, or breast lift are considered where clinically appropriate. These may support women seeking relief from physical discomfort, correction of asymmetry, or restoration of breast shape following life changes.
Post-weight loss and reshaping procedures, including abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), arm lift, and thigh lift, may be appropriate for patients experiencing discomfort, skin redundancy, or hygiene concerns.
This may involve removal of basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), or melanoma while aiming to preserve function and support aesthetic outcomes.
Dr Hughes also accepts direct referrals from our dermatologists for surgical management of skin cancers.
Conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, ganglion cysts, and benign soft tissue lesions may affect hand function, comfort, or mobility. These procedures may assist in relieving symptoms like pain or numbness and support improved use of the hand in daily activities.
A referral is required to make an appointment with Dr Hughes. You are welcome to call us for more information or to discuss the process, but you will need to obtain a referral prior to the appointment.
At Complete Skin Specialists, we take a comprehensive and collaborative approach to care.
All patients require a valid referral to see Dr Hughes. Once the referral is received, our team will schedule the consultation and assist with any pre-appointment information.
Dr Kim Hughes is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and a fully qualified Specialist Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon. She earned her medical degree at the University of Tasmania in 2010, completed surgical training in Melbourne, and received a Postgraduate Diploma in Surgical Anatomy (2014) and her Fellowship in 2022.
In 2023, Dr Hughes undertook further training in microsurgery, lymphatic surgery, and breast surgery at Imperial College Healthcare in London and in Switzerland. She is widely published and presents at leading national and international surgical conferences.
She holds public appointments at Austin Health and Northern Health, and operates privately at St Vincent’s East Melbourne, Epworth, and Warringal Private Hospital.
To refer a patient,
If you’re a new patient, you’ll be invited to attend an initial consult prior to your service to ensure it’s right for you.
See your GP to obtain a referral
Initial consult to discuss
skin concerns and goals
Receive a treatment plan to support your skin health
Dr Kim Hughes is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and a fully qualified Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. She earned her medical degree at the University of Tasmania in 2010, completed surgical training in Melbourne, and received a Postgraduate Diploma in Surgical Anatomy (2014) and her Fellowship in 2022.
In 2023, Dr Hughes undertook further training in microsurgery, lymphatic surgery, and breast surgery at Imperial College Healthcare in London and in Switzerland. She is widely published and presents at leading national and international surgical conferences.
She holds public appointments at Austin Health and Northern Health, and operates privately at St Vincent’s East Melbourne, Epworth, and Warringal Private Hospital.
