With over 27 years of experience and a unique female perspective, Dr Isolde Hertess has become one of the most sort after plastic and reconstructive surgeons in Australia. Along with a team that practice honesty and transparency, patients can feel confident in Dr Hertess’s extensive experience and knowledge of a vast range of procedures. Dr Hertess stands for female empowerment, long term patient support and a personalised journey for each and every woman that walks through her clinic doors.
Operating at leading hospitals across the Gold Coast, including John Flynn Private, Pacific Private, Miami Private and Southport Day Hospital, Dr Hertess ensures she only works in state of the art facilities with sophisticated equipment to ensure the highest level of safety, comfort and surgery outcomes for her patients.
Outside of her profession, Dr Hertess is an avid cycler and passionate boxer, feeling her best when regularly enjoying these hobbies, keeping her mind sharp and her heart full. Dr Hertess understands the struggles and beauty of motherhood, her son Brendan is the gorgeous face you will see in clinic. Operating as Practice Manager, Brendan takes care of your surgery journey and is always available to talk you through the process and give comfort when needed.
We thought it was time you got to know Dr Hertess, sit down with her and find out what makes her different from other surgeons in the country. We’re incredibly proud to be working with such a powerful yet compassionate woman.
1. Where did your career begin, and what drew you towards the speciality of plastic and reconstructive surgery?
2. What enticed you to primarily work with women and did this passion also stem from being a mother yourself?
3. What sets Dr Hertess Plastic Surgery apart from other surgeons and clinics across the country?
4. How important to you is the confidence and self esteem in your patients, and how do you feel surgery can contribute to positive self image?
5. What do you think are some key factors to a successful surgeon/patient relationship?
6. What are some important things that you highlight with a prospective patient when they ask if surgery is right for them?
7. Honesty and transparency throughout the whole surgery journey is very important for your patients, how does this ensure a positive surgery experience and outcome?
8. Outside of being a successful surgeon, what do you do to unwind and enjoy your time away from the hospital?
9. Final notes for our readers?
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