Reconstructive Plastic Surgery in Sydney

Reconstructive plastic surgery restores function and appearance after injury, disease, or previous surgery. Unlike purely aesthetic procedures, reconstructive work is usually driven by physical symptoms — restricted movement, chronic discomfort, nerve compression, or scarring that limits how the body works day to day.

Dr. Laith Barnouti (MED: 0001192783) is a Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon and a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS Plast), with over 25 years of clinical experience across both reconstructive and aesthetic disciplines. Reconstructive procedures are performed in fully accredited Sydney hospitals.

Explore the procedures below to understand what each involves, who it suits, and what recovery typically looks like.

  • Specialist Plastic Surgeon, AHPRA Registered
  • 25 Years of Clinical Experience 

Reconstructive Surgery Performed at Our Clinics

Hand Surgery

Specialised reconstructive interventions designed to restore mobility, alleviate chronic pain, and improve the function of the hand and wrist. This encompasses treatments for conditions such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Dupuytren’s contracture.

Scar Revision & Management

Advanced surgical and non-surgical techniques to minimise the appearance, restrictiveness, and discomfort of traumatic, surgical, or burn scars. The goal is to restore tissue mobility and improve structural contour.

Mandatory Surgical Warning

Surgical Warning: Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. Please read our Risks and Complications of Plastic Surgery page.

GP Referral & Assessment Requirements

In accordance with the latest April 2026 AHPRA and Medical Board of Australia regulations, all patients seeking a consultation for cosmetic surgery must obtain a referral from their General Practitioner (GP). This ensures your medical history is reviewed by an independent doctor who can discuss your motivations and goals before you meet with a specialist.

A mandatory seven-day cooling-off period applies after your initial consultation before surgery can be booked. Patients are also encouraged to seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner before proceeding. These requirements exist to protect patients and to ensure every decision is fully informed and free of pressure.

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Dr. Barnouti (MED: 0001192783) is a Board-Certified Specialist Plastic Surgeon with 25 years of experience performing advanced cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS), a member of ASAPS, and serves as a Senior Lecturer at the University of NSW.

Dr. Barnouti operates out of leading, fully accredited Sydney hospitals with a strict focus on patient safety.

Best Plastic Surgeon in Sydney

Dr. Barnouti (MED: 0001192783)