Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make an appointment with Dr Leana Teston?

Please call the office to schedule your consultation with Dr Teston, or fill out our online contact form with information about your desired procedure and available dates and times. Depending on what you are wanting to see Dr Teston for, the length of consults will vary. Our friendly reception staff will be able to offer you appointments that suit your availability.

Please note you will require a referral from a General Practitioner to book a consultation with Dr Teston

What is the cost of a consultation with Dr Teston?

The cost of the consultation will vary depending on the type of procedure you are seeing Dr Teston for. Consultations that require more time will generally cost more.

Can I claim from my health fund?

For any procedures done in the room, we will only be able to claim a part of your consultation costs from Medicare.

For surgery performed in the hospital, if you are in a private health fund, a percentage of the surgical fees may be claimable from both your fund and from Medicare.

Please call us for more details.

Why can’t I see any before and after photos on your website?

Patient privacy is of utmost importance to us. While many of our patients are happy for us to showcase their results to other potential patients for educational purposes within our office, they do not wish to have their images placed online. During your consultation with Dr Teston, you will be able to view patient results for the procedure you are interested in.

What hospitals does Dr Teston work at?

The hospitals that Dr Teston is accredited with are St George Private Hospital at Kogarah, Kareena Private Hospital at Caringbah, and Bankstown Public Hospital.

Surgical Procedures Offered

With more than two decades of experience in plastic surgery, Dr Teston is qualified to provide a broad range of plastic surgery procedures. Some of the choices available to her patients include:

Breast Surgery

One of Dr Teston’s specialties is correcting asymmetries between the breasts. Other breast surgery procedures offered by Dr Teston include:

- Augmentation Mammoplasty (Breast augmentation using implants)
- Reduction Mammoplasty (Breast reduction for cosmetic and medical reasons)
- Breast reconstruction for cancer patients
- Correction for inverted nipples
- Gynaecomastia (Male breast reduction surgery)

Facial Surgery

Dr Teston offers facial surgery procedures customised to your unique facial features and proportions:

Meloplasty (Facelift)
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid surgery)
Rhinoplasty (Nose Reshaping)
Otoplasty (Ear Surgery)

Body Contouring Surgery

Body contouring is usually recommended for patients that have achieved a healthy, stable weight and may include the following:

Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
Thighplasty (Thigh Lift)
Brachioplasty (Arm Lift)
Lipoplasty (Liposuction)
Labiaplasty

Skin Treatments

As the largest organ of the body, the skin deserves special attention. Some of the concerns Dr Teston can treat include:

Skin Cancer Removal
Lipomas (lumps of fatty tissue)
Scar Revision
Cysts
Moles
Birthmark Removal

Hand Surgery

Your hands are one of the most functional and visible parts of the body, and when they are injured or affected by a debilitating condition, the effects on your life can be dramatic. Dr Teston offers hand surgery to treat many of these concerns, with the following being some of the hand conditions she treats:

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Dupuytren’s Disease/Contraction
Stenosing Tenosynovitis (Trigger Finger)
Ganglion Removal
Fractures
Tendon and Nerve Repairs

When you are in search of a specialist plastic surgeon in Sydney, Dr Teston offers a valuable female perspective, extensive training and experience, with a commitment to the highest level of patient care and safety. To learn more about our practice, contact our office today at (02) 9708 3511. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. Dr Teston is an Ahpra registered Specialist Plastic Surgeon (MED0001009731).

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.