Professional Profile

Dr Dean is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon and the Head of Unit for a public teaching hospital Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. She does not perform any purely cosmetic surgery, as her main focus is on cancer reconstruction, trauma and surgery to correct problems of physical function. She has strong links with Flinders University and is involved in both teaching and research. Much of her research is on understanding the patient's perspective on the outcomes of surgery.

Procedure Breasts:

• Anisomastia mammoplasty (Breast asymmetry correction)
• Breast reconstruction
• Reduction mammoplasty (Breast reduction)
• Breast hypoplasia (Tuberous breast correction)

Procedure Reconstructive:

• Breast
• Hand surgery
• Skin cancer
• Trauma

Hospitals affiliated with:

• Flinders Medical Centre
• Flinders Private Hospital

Professional Memberships and Associations:

• American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons
• British Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons
• Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
• Royal College of Surgeons