Specialist Plastic Surgeon Melbourne
Specialist Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Dr Sally Ng | MED0001201814
Dr Sally Ng is a Melbourne-trained specialist plastic and reconstructive surgeon recognised for her commitment to surgical innovation and advancement of patient outcome. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, member of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons, as well as an international member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. She is a board director of the Australia and New Zealand Head and Neck Cancer Society (ANZHNCS) and is a co-chair of the International Confederation of Plastic Surgery Societies (ICOPLAST) publication committee.
Sally was awarded the prestigious Sir John Monash Award for Excellence Scholarship to study medicine at Monash University, where she completed her MBBS with Honours in 2005. She completed her specialist training in Plastic and Reconstructive surgery in 2016 followed by advanced subspecialty training at leading plastic surgery centers in Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, Barcelona and the United States. She further strengthened her academic and leadership expertise through a clinical Diploma in Surgical Leadership (2021) and a Masters Degree in Surgical Lymphology (2025).
Her clinical and academic work is focused on advancing oncological reconstructive microsurgery. She leads a plastic surgery research unit within the Department of Surgery at Austin Health and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications focused on improving surgical outcomes and advancing standards of care in plastic surgery. As Clinical Lead of Lymphatic Service at Austin Health, She introduced novel techniques to improve prevention and early detection of lymphoedema following cancer treatment. She also established the scar and laser service at the Victorian Adult Burns Services, contributing to improved long term outcomes for patients with burns injuries.
Sally plays a pivotal role in the training of future plastic surgeons. She is a Senior Clinical Lecturer at the Department of Surgery at the University of Melbourne. She is actively involved in the examination and training programs and is a certified instructor in surgical skills and trauma management at the Royal Australian College of Surgeons.
Beyond her clinical and academic work, Sally is a respected leader and mentor in the broader community. She serves on multiple community boards with a strong commitment to education, professional development, and empowering the next generation. She values travel and the exploration of remote regions to draw inspiration from diverse cultures.
Devoted to Providing Natural-Looking Results
Plastic surgery aims to restore the normal appearance and function by reshaping the structures of our body. Issues addressed by plastic surgery are commonly congenital, or due to cancer or trauma. Others may be due to pregnancy or significant weight changes. The decision to have plastic surgery is extremely personal and it should be done only for you, and not for someone else. Dr Sally believes in providing results that can improve one’s self esteem with little evidence of surgical intervention. Patients with a positive outlook and realistic expectations are the best candidates for surgery, and Dr Sally will be with you every step of the way to maintain these elements.
During the consultation, Dr Sally will take her time to listen to your concerns and assess your surgical needs. She will provide you with your best treatment options based on her professional knowledge and experience, whilst balancing and discussing the benefits and potential risks of each option. Plastic surgery involves many choices and it is important to understand that each treatment recommendation is highly individualised to your particular situation. Dr Sally believes in building a trusting partnership with each of her patients so that there is shared decision making on each step of your surgical journey.
Patient safety and high quality care are key priorities in our practice. Dr Sally and her team will ensure you receive ongoing scheduled care to achieve the best outcome from your procedure.
Dedicated to Delivering Outstanding Patient Care
Dr Sally holds an impressive portfolio of specialist plastic surgeon positions at multiple major Melbourne hospital networks, with a subspecialty interest in cancer reconstructive microsurgery.
She is an active member of the breast, head and neck, complex skin cancer and melanoma services in her public hospital networks. Dr Sally’s commitment to public healthcare, as well as her own private practice, maintains her knowledge and surgical skills at the leading edge of current best practice, to the benefit of her private clients. She is also a burns specialist of the Victorian Adult Burns Service (The Alfred Hospital), where Dr Sally pursues her interest in complex scar reconstruction.
As evidenced by Dr Sally’s dedication and experience with complex surgery in her public hospital capacities, our practice provides high standard aesthetics and reconstructive plastic surgery procedures, with a special interest in breast, skin cancer and body contouring surgery, in addition to acute trauma reconstruction and scar revision.
Dr Sally is additionally able to consult in fluent Cantonese and Mandarin.
Introducing Dr Melissa
Melissa completed her medical degree at the University of Melbourne and went on to specialise in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, earning her Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2025. Over the course of her training, Melissa has gained extensive hands-on experience through working in some of Australia’s most renowned hospitals, including Monash Health, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Royal Children’s Hospital, Alfred Hospital, St Vincent’s Hospital and Austin Health.
Melissa is currently working as a Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Monash Health, including Monash Children’s Hospital. She has a special interest in skin cancer management, paediatric plastic surgery, trauma and reconstructive microsurgery.
How can we help?
Explore the most common surgical procedures our team offers below for detailed information on the specific options available. If you have any questions regarding a specific procedure or if you require a procedure beyond those listed, please contact our practice and we will be happy to help.
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Breast Reduction
Many women go through life with naturally large breasts and, unfortunately, often experience excruciating physical discomfort from the weight of their breasts. This can include neck pain and back pain, as well as the inability to perform day to day activities or exercise.
Breast reduction surgery, also known as a reduction mammoplasty, aims to resolve issues associated with overly large or disproportionate natural breasts.
Abdominoplasty
Abdominoplasty is a highly individualised procedure and it can be aesthetic or reconstructive in nature. For the majority of patients, the surgery is primarily performed to remove sagging skin and excess fat from the middle and lower third abdomen and repair any separated muscle post pregnancy and weight loss. For others, it may be a reconstructive procedure to improve the function of the abdominal muscle or repair an abdominal hernia after previous abdominal surgery. Finally, some patients present with a large apron of fat known as pannus which causes chronic dermatitis and skin infection and difficulties with hygiene, and they can benefit from the surgical removal of this pannus.
During your consultation with Dr Sally, Dr Sally will assess your condition and plan the best suited approach for you to achieve a firmer and better shaped abdomen.
Skin Cancer Surgery
Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. At least 2 in 3 Australians develop some form of skin cancer before they reach the age of 70. The main cause is exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun or artificial sources such as solariums. Other factors that can increase your risk of developing skin cancer include skin type, having many moles and freckles (particularly atypically shaped moles), and having a personal or family history of skin cancer.
Despite its high incidence, skin cancer is one of the most preventable and curable cancers. The majority of skin cancers can be successfully treated, if found early. Skin cancer, much like any form of cancer, often requires surgery to remove the cancerous growth. The resulting defect can then be reconstructed with skin graft or local tissues.
During your consultation with Dr Sally Ng, she will discuss the various treatment options with you to treat the skin cancer, and then reconstruct the appearance to give you the optimal aesthetic result.
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