Dr Lara Wetton
Dr Lara Wetton is a distinguished surgical Fellow of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine (FACCSM). She has had over 21 years experience in medicine. Included in this time, she has had procedure specific cosmetic surgical training and has been in the cosmetic surgical industry for over 13 years.
Dr Wetton serves on the council for the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine and is a surgical trainer for the college. She is committed to further education and training and works tirelessly to create a safe and pleasant environment in the industry, aiming to live out the college motto of “Raising Standards and Protecting Patients”.
Dr Wetton is known for her work in facial aesthetics, cosmetic breast surgery and advanced body contouring.
Dr Lara Wetton was born in South Africa and emigrated to Australia during her secondary studies. She embarked upon her journey in the field of medicine, by completing her medical degree in Adelaide in 2008. She first spent time in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Departments in Public Hospitals, before following her passion, and dedicating herself to Aesthetic Surgery. Driven by her commitment and love of her vocation, she has honed her skills and expertise under the guidance of top-tier professionals in the industry.
Her pursuit of excellence has led her to collaborate with renowned plastic and cosmetic surgeons in Australia, as well as Oculoplastic Surgeons, liposculpting experts, and internationally renowned surgeons such as Dr Darryl Hodgkinson, Dr Jean-Francois Pascal and Dr Giovanni Botti to name a few.
Since committing to private practice, she has continued to further her knowledge and skill in order to be able to bring the latest in cosmetic surgery to her patients. Her dedication to her patients aesthetic goals clearly shows in her results.
Today, Dr Wetton proudly operates from her private practice located in the heart of Double Bay, Sydney. Here, she focuses on aesthetic procedures such as facelift, blepharoplasty, breast surgery, liposuction, labiaplasty and non-surgical facial rejuvenation. She combines her extensive knowledge, refined techniques, and a compassionate approach to provide her patients with personalised and transformative experiences. Dr Lara Wetton is not only a skilled doctor; but she is also a dedicated practitioner who strives to achieve her patient’s desires and cherishes partnering her patients on a positive journey.
She is committed to lifelong education and enjoys contributing to the scientific body of literature. She has been a reviewer for a well known international aesthetic surgical journal for over 10 years. Dr Wetton is committed to teaching and educating the next generation of doctors and regularly speaks at conferences and scientific meetings. She has been the convenor of the ACCSM Surgical Faculty Journal Club for over three years, and is often asked to guide new fellows. She is a member of the Expert Working Group (EWG) responsible for maintaining the highest standard of the surgical curriculum. She has also been on the College scientific committee, responsible for organising the surgical stream of the yearly Aesthetic Surgical and Medical conference, COSMETEX, for three years running, and is also a convenor of this conference.
Dr Wetton understands the demands of a busy life and she is empathetic towards patients who may have demanding careers, or a busy home life. Outside of work, Dr Wetton enjoys spending time with her two young children, practicing yoga and spending time at the beach and in the beautiful outdoors that Sydney life has to offer.
“I understand that a cosmetic surgical procedure is one of the most exciting, and perhaps one of the biggest decisions of your life. I know that careful planning, precise execution and meticulous aftercare are keys in the recipe to the success of your procedure.’
My Philosophy
“I am passionate about patient care and my philosophy is to treat every patient as if they were my only patient. Having been a patient myself, I know how daunting, scary and overwhelming it can be, to put my complete faith in another human being. My aim is to treat patients as I would like to be treated if I was in their shoes. By nature, I am caring, kind and gentle and I hope that you experience this when you come to see me”.
