Modern aesthetics with heart

At Canberra Plastic Surgery, Beatrice blends medical expertise with empathy to redefine modern aesthetic care. She is helping shape the next chapter of a clinic that has been trusted by Canberrans for nearly three decades. With a background in intensive care medicine, her approach balances scientific precision with genuine compassion. Beatrice focuses on honest, personalised treatment planning that helps patients feel informed, confident, and empowered, ensuring every experience is as reassuring as it is transformative.

Tell us about your organisation, how long you have been there and your role within it.

Canberra Plastic Surgery has been a trusted clinic for 27 years, providing care for the Canberra community. There has been a lot of advancement in non-surgical aesthetic technology and treatments in recent years, so I joined the practice earlier this year as the clinic’s first Cosmetic Physician to bring more focus to this part of our practice. My day-to-day involves consulting with patients, planning their treatment journey and administering cosmetic treatments. I also manage the expansion of the services and technologies we offer to ensure we stay up to date with all these new, exciting therapies and can give our patients the best advice for their concerns.

Can you share your career journey so far and how it brought you to your current role?

I have had a bit of a roundabout journey to where I am now. After growing up in Canberra, I spread my wings and completed my medical degree in Newcastle, before working all throughout New South Wales and eventually training as an Intensive Care doctor in Sydney. As you can imagine, it is a high-pressure job, but I found it very fulfilling, and it honed my attention to detail and focus on evidence-based practice. As I progressed along, my priorities shifted. My favourite part of medicine has always been getting to know my patients and working closely with them, and my lifelong interest in skin health and skincare led me to transition to Cosmetic Medicine. It was an exciting change and my work every day brings me satisfaction. I love the reaction from our patients when we help them achieve their aesthetic goals and it is a great collaborative environment.

What do you consider to be your key strengths?

I think my key strengths are honesty and empathy. In cosmetics, the most important aspect is listening to our patients’ concerns and planning together so we can reach the best outcomes. There is a lot of information about aesthetic techniques and treatments out there. People come in with a lot of questions and ideas, it’s vital to be open and take the time to understand someone’s story to help educate and reach aesthetic goals together.

What advice do you have for the next generation of women in business?

Don’t be afraid to take a leap and take a less-travelled road. If you have a passion and the drive to work towards it, there is no limit on what can be achieved. It’s a fast-paced world, which means there is always room for the next innovator or leader. There are a lot of people around who can give guidance or help. Nobody has all the answers, so stay curious and seek support from wherever you can.

What methods do you use to unwind from work?

We are so lucky in Canberra to be surrounded by such beautiful nature, with the mountains and beach at our fingertips. To unwind, I love to go out camping and exploring with my partner and our lovely pup Indy. It helps to reset my brain and keep things in perspective.

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