Executive and Council Members Gallery
Dr Peter Tran is a Surgical Fellow and the current College President. He has undertaken procedural-specific training in cosmetic surgery and also holds Fellowship of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (FAACS). Trained by leading Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeons internationally, Dr Tran is skilled in managing complex aesthetic surgical problems with an unwavering focus on patient safety and care.
Beyond clinical practice, Dr Tran is deeply committed to education and training in cosmetic surgery. He has held academic appointments as a Conjoint Associate Lecturer at the University of New South Wales, and his work in medical education and teaching has been published in international peer-reviewed journals. At ACCSM, he plays a central role in curriculum development, trainee supervision, and assessment frameworks, ensuring that the College’s Fellowship program reflects the highest standards of surgical education, patient-centred care, and contemporary evidence-based practice.
As President, Dr Tran is at the forefront of governance and regulatory reform in cosmetic surgery. He has been the College’s representative to the Australian Breast Device Registry (ABDR) Steering Committee, a Commonwealth Government initiative monitoring the long-term safety and performance of breast implants. He also sits on the advisory committee for high-risk cosmetic surgery data collection and serves as the cosmetic surgery representative on the Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) at Waratah Private Hospital.
In addition to his College leadership, Dr Tran contributes to health regulation and governance nationally. He is a NSW Medical Council appointed cosmetic surgery supervisor, a Clinical Advisor to the Queensland Health Ombudsman and provides independent assessments for AHPRA, roles which strengthen public safety and accountability in the cosmetic surgery sector.
Dr Tran’s philosophy is that every patient should receive care to the highest standards, delivered with integrity, professionalism, and compassion. From the initial consultation, through surgery, and into the post-operative period, he is committed to practising up-to-date, evidence-based medicine and to advancing the safe practice of cosmetic surgery through education, research, and leadership.
Office Term - August 2024 to August 2026
Dr Charlotte Ying is a fully qualified, Australian-trained female practitioner performing cosmetic surgeries and graduated from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland with Honours degrees in Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
After completing her internship in Dublin, she relocated to Australia to further her career.
Dr Ying found her passion whilst working as a Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery Registrar at The Canberra Hospital. There she excelled in her surgical skills and contributed to surgical education as a tutor for the Australian National University Medical School. Despite her busy working schedule, she managed to conduct and publish her researches on innovative treatments for finger injuries and hand diseases to present at conferences.
Dr Ying’s professionalism and hard work earned her an exclusive interview and a 2-
page article with The Canberra Times, titled “Surgeon Delivers Kindest Cuts”.
After several years of ‘fixing’ injuries, she realized that there is more to plastic surgery than reconstructing physical damage. “Not many surgical specialties concentrate on the patients’ needs and wants. I’m always interested in my patients’ stories, their experiences and how I can improve their lives as a whole.” Therefore in 2013, Dr Ying decided to enter the world of Cosmetic Surgery in Sydney, obtaining additional experience working alongside multiple renowned Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeons while completing her Fellowship training with the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine. With the vast amount of clinical exposure, she has gained immense knowledge and technical skills in both surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures. Dr Ying is constantly striving for improvement and has both attended and spoken in international cosmetic surgery conferences.
Office Term - August 2024 to August 2026
Dr Ron Bezic is experienced in cosmetic Surgery and is a Surgical Fellow of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine ACCSM. He is the current censor in chief of the college, Council member and past president of the ACCSM and a winner of the Prof Moore Gold Medal at the completion of his training.
His practice is based at Waratah Private Hospital and his scope of practice focuses primarily on Breast and Body contouring surgery.
He also provides expert opinions in cosmetic surgery to AHPRA, the HCCC and the DPP. He also acts as an assessor and hearing member for the NSW Medical Council and NCAT.
Office Term - August 2025 to August 2027
Graduating (UNSW) in 1977, Dr. Feiner had an earlier career in
general medicine and surgery.
Embracing the emerging field of minimally-invasive cosmetic medicine in 1999, training opportunities with internationally distinguished cosmetic surgeons became an inspiration to develop a personal treatment philosophy founded on contemporary aesthetic principles.
Dr. Feiner is the current Medical Dean of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery & Medicine (ACCSM) and currently a member of the IMCAS Academy scientific board.
He has lectured and published on the topic of facial rejuvenation and liposculpture in Australia and internationally.
In 2012 he was invited to contribute a chapter for the book “Mini-Invasive Face and Body Lifts - Closed Suture Lifts or Barbed Threads”, titled: “Suture lifting and liposculpture integration in the creation of facial aesthetic harmony”.
Dr. Feiner considers that the science and art of the aesthetic proceduralist incorporates all the skills, knowledge and experience gained in one’s personal medical career pathway.
He has a passionate interest in minimally invasive treatments for facial rejuvenation that includes liposculpture, PRP enhanced fat grafting, suture lifting, blepharoplasty, injectable fillers and muscle relaxants.
Office Term - August 2025 to August 2027
Dr Lim graduated with an MBBS from the University of Sydney in 1966 and has vast experience in family medicine, both in Australia and overseas. Since embarking on a career in cosmetic medicine in 1993, Dr Lim has acquired a commanding experience in a wide variety of cosmetic procedures.
Dr Lim’s practice is The Ashbrooke Cosmetic Surgery in the Sydney suburbs of Crows Nest and Parramatta concentrating in Tumescent Liposculpture under Local Anaesthetic. He also offers a wide range of cosmetic injectable treatments in Fillers & Muscle Relaxant Injections as well as Sclerotherapy.
A strong believer in, and advocate of, promoting the benefit of a strong united body to represent cosmetic doctors, Dr Lim is very involved with The Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery & Medicine (ACCSM) and is not only a Fellow of the Faculty of Medicine of the ACCSM, but also has a Fellowship in Lipoplasty awarded by the ACCSM. He has served in the Council of the ACCSM for over 20 years and is also the current Treasurer. He is the Chairperson of the ACCSM Liposuction Training Program. A Mentor in Liposuction for the Surgical and Medical Registrars and a Mentor in the Medical Registrars’s training programme. He is in charge of the Liposuction Workshops run annually by ACCSM. He is also largely responsible for the establishment of the ACCSM Charitable Foundation through which the college encourage its members and the cosmetic industry to donate funds towards deserving causes in the community. He has held the position of President of ACCSM in 2013 – 2015. He has been involved for many years now as a teacher & mentor in the ACCSM Injectable Training Workshops as well as those of some of the leading cosmetic companies in Australia. He has also been involved in the organisation of Cosmetex from time to time since its inception. Cosmetex is one of Australia”s foremost Cosmetic Conference run annually by the ACCSM
In recognition of all the services he has given to the ACCSM he has been honoured with a Life Membership in the college. He is also a member of the Australian Medical Association.
In the non medical side of public life Dr. Lim has served as the President of The Chinese Australian Forum in NSW between 2004 – 2009 ( A voluntary organisation encouraging the Local Chinese community towards a Socially Cohesive and Harmonious Australia).
Office Term - August 2025 to August 2027
Dr Anoop Rastogi has over 30 years of medical and surgical experience, both in Australia and internationally.
He holds a Bachelor of Medicine from the University of Newcastle and is a Surgical Fellow of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine.
Currently, Dr. Rastogi serves as the Surgical Dean and is the immediate past President. Additionally, he is a Surgical Preceptor, playing a key role in training and mentoring future cosmetic surgery practitioners through the College’s surgical training program.
Throughout his career, Dr. Rastogi has contributed extensively to advancing cosmetic surgery standards and education. He has previously held positions as an AHPRA-appointed surgical supervisor and has contributed to the Australian Medical Council’s Project Advisory Group, advising on programs of study in cosmetic surgery.
Dr. Rastogi has undertaken international fellowships in cosmetic surgery in London, Cambridge, Rome, and Paris, working alongside surgeons including Dr. Anthony Erian, Dr. Georigo Fischer, and Dr. Jean-Luc Bachelier. These formative years provided a strong foundation in surgical techniques, shaping his practice today.
With a career dedicated to patient safety, surgical excellence, and the mentoring of the next generation of doctors, Dr. Rastogi continues to lead his surgical, and medical clinic in Double Bay with integrity, innovation, and compassion.
Office Term - August 2024 to August 2026
Fellow of Medicine ACCSM, MBChB, BSc
Dr Ansulette Kay is a certified cosmetic physician located on the north side of Brisbane. Originally from South Africa, she immigrated to NZ, where she graduated from Medical School in 2003 (Otago University) after first obtaining a Bachelor of Science Degree majoring in Anatomy (1999, Otago University).
Her love and appreciation of Anatomy led to an interest in Cosmetic Medicine, a career she pursued after moving to Australia in 2006. Her passion for providing a personalised experience led to the establishment of Youthful Concepts in 2011, where the emphasis is on building long term relationships rather than fast patient turn over.
She is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine, currently holding the position of Assistant Medical Dean. She continually updates her knowledge and practical skills by attending numerous conferences and workshops in the field of cosmetic medicine, as well as overseeing and providing training for colleagues to raise the standards of care in Aesthetic Medicine in Australia.
Dr Ansulette is passionate about promoting ethics in aesthetics – with the focus on identifying what’s in the best interest of our patients. Sometimes the safest, most ethical option might be offering no treatment, and cosmetic practitioners need to be empowered to have the ability and confidence to communicate this in an effective way – this starts with a good practitioner-patient relationship.
“The more we inject someone, the more we become experts in their anatomy; the more we talk to them, the better we understand their motivations - which help us to guide their expectations. These are essential ingredients for delivering results they will love - in the safest, most ethical way possible.”
Office Term - August 2024 to August 2026
Dr Lara Wetton has over 15 years of training and experience in cosmetic surgery and medicine, gained both in Australia and internationally. She has a special interest in cosmetic surgery of the face, breast, and body.
Within the College, Dr Wetton has led the surgical journal club, convenes the annual Cosmetex conference, and tutors at the surgical cadaver workshop. She is also a dedicated preceptor for future Fellows and an examiner in the viva voce final Fellowship examination.
Dr Wetton is a member of the Expert Working Group (EWG), contributing to the ongoing development of the College surgical curriculum, training and examinations, ensuring alignment with national standards. She is committed to advancing education, training, and professional standards across cosmetic surgery.
As a strong patient advocate for safe cosmetic practice, Dr Wetton provides expert opinions in cosmetic surgery to AHPRA, law firms, and medical indemnity organisations. Her academic contributions include multiple publications in peer-reviewed cosmetic surgery journals, and she serves as a reviewer for one of the world’s leading aesthetic surgical journals.
Dr Wetton also maintains a private practice in Double Bay, Sydney, offering a wide range of surgical and non-surgical cosmetic treatments.
Qualifications
· MBBS, University of Adelaide (2008)
· FACCSM (Surg), Fellow of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine
· Associate Member, European College of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery
Office Term - August 2024 to August 2026
MD, FACS, FAACS, FACCSM (Surg)
Dr Angie Taras is licensed and fully qualified in the US as a General and Aesthetic Surgeon. Dr Taras completed her General Surgery training in New York City and Seattle and upon graduation became Board-Certified by the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery. After becoming Board-Certified, Dr Taras successfully fulfilled all requirements to be awarded Fellowship with the American College of Surgeons.
Dr Taras underwent additional training in Seattle in an American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery certified Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship Program where she completed over 500 procedures specifically in aesthetic surgery. She has since gone on to become a Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.
Dr Taras was admitted to the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine as a Surgical Fellow in August 2023
Dr Taras had a thriving aesthetic surgery practice in Chicago before relocating to Australia to marry and raise a family. She has a private practice in Melbourne and has a passion for breast and body rejuvenation with a special interest in autologous fat transfer to the breasts.
Office Term - August 2025 to August 2027
Dr. George Calfas is a highly respected cosmetic physician, educator, and innovator with over three decades of experience in aesthetic medicine. He holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB.BS) from the University of New South Wales, and has earned multiple postgraduate qualifications including a Diploma in Practical Dermatology (UK), a Diploma in Physical Medicine (University of Sydney), and Fellowship of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine (FACCSM), where he also serves as a Council Member. He is additionally a Fellow of the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia (FCPCA).
As the founder, owner, and director of GMC Cosmedical Clinics, with locations in Randwick and Narellan, Sydney, Dr. Calfas has built a reputation for delivering safe, effective, and personalised cosmetic treatments. His clinics are known for their commitment to excellence, patient care, and cutting-edge technology.
Dr. Calfas is a founding member and senior Medical Fellow of both ACCSM and CPCA, reflecting his deep commitment to the advancement of cosmetic medicine in Australia and beyond. His contributions span clinical innovation, medical education, and professional leadership. He has played a pivotal role in training doctors, both nationally and internationally, sharing his expertise and fostering the next generation of cosmetic physicians.
With extensive experience across a wide spectrum of cosmetic medical procedures, Dr. Calfas specialises in the use of radiofrequency and laser technologies, regenerative medicine, and combination therapies tailored to individual needs. His approach blends science, artistry, and safety to achieve optimal aesthetic outcomes, always guided by the principles of integrity, precision, and patient wellbeing.
Office Term - August 2025 to August 2027
Dr Irene Kushelew graduated in medicine from Flinders University in 1982. She has been practising cosmetic medicine for over 30 years and has been a trainer and mentor conducting over 500 workshops in her 23 years of training. She takes great pride in providing holistic assessment and natural aesthetic results for her patients.
She has been a Fellow of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine since 2012 and past president of the college in 2018.
She takes great pride in her association with the ACCSM as the leading College in
Australia for training and standards in Cosmetic Medicine and Surgery.
She consults in Adelaide, Alice Springs and Darwin.
Office Term - August 2024 to August 2026