Our Surgeons
Dr Dan Kennedy
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Registered Medical Practitioner, Specialist Plastic Surgeon.
Dr Kennedy graduated from Queensland University in 1984 and started in private practice in 1993. He has worked in various settings around the world including Bristol and London. He is a member of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons and The Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.
He has recently served as the President of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Dr Kennedy is a trainer for Galderma Australia and focuses on teaching anatomy and safety to injectors.
He is on the faculty of the Mendelson Advanced Facial Anatomy Course and teaches facelift anatomy to an international audience of surgeons.
Dr Kennedy is committed to the wellbeing of his patients and providing them with extensive and honest information on all stages of surgery. He ensures that patients are fully informed and have realistic expectations. He is committed to providing a supportive and personalised service.
Dr Jay Wiper
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Registered Medical Practitioner, Specialist Plastic Surgeon.
Dr Jay Wiper is the Director of the Plastic Surgery Unit and Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon in the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane with a specialist interest in all types of skin cancer & general plastic surgery. He graduated from the University of Leeds, UK in 2001. He was first appointed as a Consultant in 2013 in Leeds, and emigrated to Brisbane in April 2019 to take up a further Consultant post at the PA Hospital.
He has a specialist expertise in skin cancer excision and reconstruction. He has short wait times for both
consultation and surgery for these procedures..
Our Staff
Cath McCahon
Nurse Practitioner, Cath McCahon has worked in the aesthetic arena for over 12 years. Cath has gained expert knowledge and techniques for treating the face with various products to enhance natural beauty at the same time minimizing the effects of ageing on the face. Cath has been trained by and worked with some of the best practitioners in the aesthetic industry. Having worked as a clinical trainer and educator with Galderma Australia, this role takes her across Australia, training Plastic Surgeons, Cosmetic Physicians and Nurses in basic and advanced injecting anti-ageing techniques. With a philosophy of ‘less is more’ Cath believes in creating subtle natural changes to prevent and combat the signs of ageing without looking ‘overdone’. Using facial analysis techniques and a detailed consultation process, Cath is able to design an individualized treatment plan for each client to achieve natural results they will love.
Katherine Gilmore – Practice Manager R.N
Kath has worked with Dr Kennedy for over 23 years, both in the Operating Theatre, and in the clinic.
She has a thorough knowledge of the entire surgical journey and keeps the practice humming along
Leanne is our full time Registered practice nurse. She completed her nursing training at the Royal Brisbane Hospital in 1981. She has practiced in both Australia and the U.S in a variety of settings. She is vastly experienced in all aspects of pre and post operative care and can expertly manage your entire journey through this process.
Melissa is our Senior Medical Secretary. She manages everything from your initial enquiry and booking through to follow up appointments. She is highly experienced and knowledgeable and greatly valued at our Practice.