Plastic Surgeon - Dr Isolde Hertess | Dr Hertess Plastic Surgery

Dr Hertess brings a female perspective to her practice at Dr Hertess Plastic Surgery. She is committed to providing attentive and professional care to support each patient through their plastic surgery journey.

Dr Hertess is a specialist plastic surgeon and a member of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons. Her practice includes a range of breast procedures such as augmentation, reduction, implant removal and replacement, and explant surgery. She also has clinical interests in body contouring after significant weight loss and skin cancer surgery.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND QUALIFICATIONS

Dr Hertess graduated from Melbourne University Medical School in 1986 after completing her science degree. She spent an additional eight years of training in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery in Melbourne, Adelaide, and Brisbane. In 1993 Dr Hertess obtained her specialist qualification as a member of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) in the division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. In 2014 Dr Hertess obtained her Australian Dermatology Diploma. She is currently completing a Masters of Medicine degree specialising in skin cancer medicine at the University of Queensland.

Dr Hertess Plastic Surgery is based on the Gold Coast and in Cairns, where Dr Hertess has been practising for over 20 years as a specialist plastic surgeon.

She has extensive experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery and takes an individualised approach to patient care, recognising that each person’s goals and needs are unique.

Dr Hertess and her team are committed to providing support and information throughout the surgical process, including pre- and post-operative care.

Outside of her clinical work, Dr Hertess maintains an active lifestyle and enjoys activities such as cycling, boxing, and fitness classes. She is also a mother of three adult children.