MBBS (Hons), MRCS (Ed), FRACS (plast)

Mr Namal Munasinghe is a passionate and dedicated Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon who strives to achieve the best possible outcomes for his patients. He believes in walking alongside every patient throughout their surgical journey, taking the time to explain all aspects of care with clarity, empathy and professionalism.

Mr Munasinghe completed his specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery training in Australia, gaining extensive experience in leading hospitals across Canberra, Melbourne and Perth before choosing Melbourne as his home. With over 10 years of experience in plastic surgery, he has developed a broad expertise across both reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, including valuable time at the Victorian Adult Burns Service at The Alfred Hospital.

His surgical career began in Yorkshire, United Kingdom, where he obtained Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCS). Originally from Sri Lanka, he graduated from the University of Colombo and undertook his internship at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital in the UK, before advancing his training in Australia.

Namal is also a devoted husband, father and son, which shapes his philosophy of care: every patient is treated with the same dedication and respect as he would want for his own family.

Areas of Expertise

Hand Surgery (Elective & Trauma)
* Elective: Dupuytren’s disease, basal thumb arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, ganglions
* Trauma: Fractures, tendon injuries, nerve reconstruction, ligament injuries, nail bed repair

Skin Cancer & Skin Surgery
* Melanoma, BCC, SCC, Merkel cell carcinoma
* Mole removal, scar removal, local flaps and grafts

Reconstructive Surgery
* Breast reconstruction (microsurgical and implant-based)
* Fat grafting and advanced reconstructive techniques

Paediatric Plastic Surgery
* Trigger fingers/thumbs
* Prominent ear correction
* Birthmarks, skin tags, and paediatric skin lesions

Burns Surgery
* Acute burn care
* Delayed burn reconstruction

Aesthetic (Cosmetic) Surgery
* Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
* Liposuction
* Breast augmentation
* Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)
* Face and Neck lifts
* Eye Lid Surgery

Professional Memberships

Mr Munasinghe is an active member of several leading surgical societies, reflecting his commitment to ongoing education, high standards of practice, and collaboration with colleagues across disciplines:
* Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
* Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS)
* Victorian Hand Surgery Society
* Australia and New Zealand Society of Head and Neck Cancer
* Australasia Board of Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

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MBChB, FRACS (Plast)

Dr Raminder Dhillon graduated from the University of Otago in New Zealand and went on to specialise in the field of Plastic and Reconstructive surgery where he trained in NZ and Melbourne. He currently holds positions as a consultant specialist in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Austin Hospital, Monash Health and Eastern Health in Melbourne and is involved in training and supervising trainee plastic surgeons.

Raminder was a recipient of the Australian and NZ Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS/NZAPS) Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Award and the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) Foundation for Surgery Research Scholarship. He completed a Microsurgery Research Fellowship in 2010 at The Bernard O’Brien Institute of Microsurgery and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS).

His main areas of interest is in reconstructive surgery and microsurgery, especially in the field of head and neck surgery and hand surgery and a major part of his practice involves reconstructive work with surgeons and specialists from other specialties such as ENT, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery and Dermatology to treat complex problems. Raminder’s passion is to restore form and function by performing plastic and reconstructive surgery of the face, hand and body and he is actively involved in volunteer plastic surgery through Interplast.

He founded Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Melbourne (PRSM), a private practice that specialises in various aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery, hand surgery as well as cosmetic surgery and non-surgical rejuvenation in collaboration with the other plastic surgeons listed in the practice. At PRSM we aim to offer the best possible care in treating various problems with surgeons in the practice who have subspecialty interest in different areas of plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Raminder consults locally in Drouin and operates at Maryvale Private Hospital.

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