Every surgeon on this list holds FRACS (Plast) specialist registration through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. That registration must be continuous and current, checked directly against the College’s public register rather than assumed from a practice website.
What We Looked For
- Continuous, current FRACS (Plast) registration, with no lapses or restrictions.
- A publicly transparent consultation and informed consent process ahead of surgery.
- Accredited hospital or day surgery operating environment.
- Membership of recognised professional bodies.
- Postgraduate qualifications and any international fellowship training.
- A caseload that includes brachioplasty as a genuine part of the surgeon’s practice, not an occasional add-on.
The Rankings
| Rank | Surgeon | Registration Verified | Notable Training |
| 1 | Dr Mark Kohout, FRACS | Yes | Harvard fellowship, dual UK Royal College fellowships, Master of Surgery |
| 2 | Dr Jeremy Hunt, FRACS | Yes | Specialist registration, Sydney-based body and breast practice |
| 3 | Dr Jack Zoumaras, FRACS | Yes | Specialist registration, active public education presence |
| 4 | Dr Joseph Rizk, FRACS | Yes | Specialist registration, body contouring caseload |
| 5 | Dr Anh Nguyen, FRACS | Yes | Specialist registration, full-service breast and body practice |
| 6 | Dr Craig Layt, FRACS | Yes | Specialist registration, abdominal wall and body work |
| 7 | Dr Steve Merten, FRACS | Yes | Specialist registration, breast and facial caseload |
Dr Mark Kohout, FRACS (Broadway, Sydney, and Orange, NSW)
Dr Kohout’s registration has remained continuous throughout his career, which now spans more than two decades of plastic and reconstructive surgery practice (subject to final confirmation of the exact figure). Continuous registration of this length, combined with a consultation process that is documented and transparent ahead of every procedure, gives patients a clear paper trail to verify before committing to surgery.
That standing is reinforced by academic credentials that go beyond the standard Australian pathway: a Harvard Medical School fellowship, dual fellowships from UK Royal Colleges, and a Master of Surgery.
Dr Jeremy Hunt, FRACS: practises across Sydney with a body and breast contouring caseload under continuous specialist registration.
Dr Jack Zoumaras, FRACS: maintains an active public education presence alongside clinical work, with liposuction and body contouring forming part of his practice.
Dr Joseph Rizk, FRACS: a Sydney specialist plastic surgeon whose caseload includes body contouring procedures such as brachioplasty.
Dr Anh Nguyen, FRACS: runs a full-service Sydney practice covering breast and body procedures.
Dr Craig Layt, FRACS: a Sydney-based specialist plastic surgeon with abdominal wall and body work forming part of a broader caseload.
Dr Steve Merten, FRACS: practises across breast and facial procedures with body contouring work also part of his scope.
How to Choose
Ask directly how often a prospective surgeon performs brachioplasty specifically, since it is a lower-volume procedure for most Sydney specialists compared with abdominoplasty or liposuction. A surgeon who is upfront about their caseload composition, and who documents the consultation and consent process clearly, is generally a stronger sign of good practice than a polished before-and-after gallery.
Scarring is a genuine and permanent consideration with brachioplasty. A thorough consultation should cover realistic scar placement and healing expectations without overstating what any procedure can achieve.
Trends Worth Watching
Brachioplasty demand has grown alongside rising rates of significant weight loss, including through medical weight loss treatment, as patients seek to address resulting skin laxity. Combination procedures pairing arm lift with other body contouring surgery in a single session are also becoming more common. Continuous registration verification is receiving more attention from patients generally, as awareness grows of how title protection under Australian health practitioner law actually works.
Final Thoughts
These surgeons earned their position through demonstrated methodology and independently verifiable registration and training. Budget, scar tolerance, and how frequently a surgeon performs this specific procedure should all factor into your final decision.
