Dr. Darryl Hodgkinson, Retired

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I cant tell you how good this experience was for me. Doctor Daryl went to endless trouble to explain what was reasonably possible and what to expect after. The day of the surgery; I had no worries. the staff took care of me. My aftercare with my nurse and the clinical was super smooth. It is now three months after my surgery and I had a great result.

Submitted Oct. 29, 2021

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I been searching for up to a year to find a plastic surgery doctor that can make me feel comfortable in order for me to conduct surgery on my nose.

I literally consulted with basically every plastic surgeon you can think of in Sydney. I truly did not feel comfortable with anyone.

I finally came across Dr Darryl Hodgkinson -located in Double Bay Sydney NSW.

As soon as I entered the facility, I felt comfort and was welcomed by Dr Darryl Hodgkinson - receptionists.

Dr Darryl Hodgkinson took me in to begin the consultation; He sat me down and was very honest about everything. His may concern was the medical aspects of my nose which is is breathing. The Dr immediately spoke me through it and conducted a few check ups.

Once this was completed he took me over to his lovely nurse Deborah who took photos of my nose and further assisted me with a technology techniques to give me a guide with the potential results how my nose will look if I did go ahead with surgery.

This was conducted with my ideal goals with the help of Dr Darryl Hodgkinson and Deborah.

I was super comfortable, so I knew Dr Darryl Hodgkinson was the Dr I wanted to go ahead with.

I immediately secured my deposit in order to secure my surgery date.

Finally it was time, the big day was here! I was so scared, worried and had a million thoughts in my head, upon arrival I had one of Dr Darryl Hodgkinson’s nurses waiting for me outside, she took me in, reassured me everything is going to be ok. Within seconds my anxiety went. She was caring, passionate and looked after me so well.

Dr Darryl Hodgkinson came to see me before my surgery took place, he is such a loving, kind hearted soul. As soon as I seen Dr Darryl Hodgkinson and started chatting with him I immediately felt comfortable again. The best way to describe it “ it feel like home”.

I will never forget one of the nurses “ Nurse Sue”, she held my hand and walked me through to my surgery bed, she was so caring and extremely sensitive. She put tears in my eyes, due to her nurturing behaviour.


Once my surgery was done, the beautiful nurses took real good care of me.

Today was the day Dr Darryl Hodgkinson removed my cast. Let me tell you, I wanted to cry with the results. I can not thank Dr Darryl Hodgkinson for his amazing work. He was is so confident and will tell you what to expect and not expect before you go ahead with surgery.

What I loved most was the fact Dr Darryl Hodgkinson’s may concern was the medical aspect of it all which was to ensure my breathing is not affected, once he discussed this with me, is when we discussed the cosmetic part of things.

I can not thank Dr Darryl Hodgkinson and his team for the amazing experience and journey I experienced.

Last but not least big thank you to Rebekah and Holy for responding to my quires at all given times.

Dr Darryl Hodgkinson is definitely in the plastic surgeon industry to see smiles and happy clients achieve a successful outcome.

My advice will be to anyone who will read this;

“ Put trust and faith with Dr Darryl Hodgkinson as he will advise you for your best interest”. That’s exactly what I did.

Kind regards,
RA

Submitted Oct. 15, 2021

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No stars be afraid be very afraid… he will mess you up and send you away.

Submitted Oct. 6, 2021

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I’ve had two surgeries with Dr Hodgkinson; first 2000; then 06/2016, and again s recent consultation because I was concerned about BIA ALCL, as one of my surgeries was breast reconstruction with gel implants.
All concerns were politely answered and I was reassured with credible evidence and information.
Dr Hodgkinson is more personable than ever!
Nothing’s changed; except for some of the staff; who I have to say are professional and caring.

I’m now considering a neck lift which is an enormous step and procedure for me to consider. And, I’m only contemplating it because I know from my research that he’s the best in Australia; and from what I hear, so are his medical team.

Submitted July 24, 2021

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I had Facelift surgery one year ago with Dr Darryl at Double Bay. I wanted to wait a while until I wrote my review as I wanted to be sure about what I wrote and how I felt about my result.... And I can say, one year on I am very happy! The result is very natural and everyone has said I look at least 10 years younger. I finally feel happy looking in the mirror again. Thank you Dr Darryl and your lovely team. 5 stars!

Submitted July 23, 2021

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Not happy.. had rhinoplasty done which made my nose more bulbous than it was before I had the surgery. When i went back Dr agreed it was unsatisfactory but did everything to avoid fixing it.. including referring me to other specialists stating my skin was the issue.. if my skin was the issue then why wasn't that addressed before the $11,000 operation - Anyway very charming and professional like service without the aftercare. I'd go elsewhere. I have to rate this poorly as i now have a nose larger than when i went in.. ffs !!

Submitted May 20, 2021

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Absolutely life changing. Dr Hodgkinson treated me for severe breathing difficulties from a birth defect, and deviated septum. I had rhinoplasty and septoplasty. As soon as I had the operation I could already breathe better – even with splints and bandages. My breathing is now perfect and I am extremely happy with the results. Thank you for the wonderful care and support you gave me throughout the entire process.

Dr Hodgkinson and his team were incredible and I highly recommend.

Submitted April 13, 2021

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I have found it almost impossible to find the words to express how positive and life changing my experience with Dr Hodgkinson and the amazing team at The Cosmetic & Restorative Surgery Clinic has been. To say I am thrilled and blown away with my results is a massive understatement.

Dr Hodgkinson is one of the top surgeons in Australia and being in the best, most experienced and safe hands was of upmost importance to me. What stood out in all of my consultations with Dr Hodgkinson was his knowledge, experience, artistry, understanding of facial aesthetics, professionalism and warmth and we were both 100% aligned in what I felt were my problem areas, even before I had expressed to him exactly what my concerns were and what my surgery goals were.

I really liked the fact that all of Dr Hodgkinson work is NATURAL (none of his patients look “operated” on, and gone are the days of the old facelifts that were detectable) and his patients look prettier/more attractive, youthful and healthy after their surgeries. I also really love that Dr Hodgkinson is extremely passionate about the Pro-Bono work he does with children. For all these reasons (and more), I chose to proceed with Dr Hodgkinson and his team for my surgeries, which included an upper and lower blepharoplasty and face and neck lift.

I am currently 6 weeks out from these combined surgeries and my results have well and truly exceeded my expectations. My healing process has been an absolute breeze, which I feel very lucky and grateful for, as I was able to really enjoy my time off work to relax and was never in any pain or discomfort. I can see in the mirror everyday how my face just keeps looking better and better as the little bit of swelling I had has now completely gone and everything has really settled in and shaped up beautifully. I know everyone is different, but I was feeling great straight after surgery and on day 2 of post-op, I felt like I could return to normal duties (it’s important to rest though to keep swelling under control etc.) and I was presentable to the public after a few days. I believe this is a testament to Dr Hodgkinsons technique, scar design (which is so precise and undetectable) and his careful methods. I really get the sense that he is a perfectionist and your results and satisfaction is very important to him.

My entire experience with the team fell nothing short of amazing. I was treated like absolute royalty and was made to feel part of the family. All of the staff are very passionate about their work, work very hard and have been there for many years. I was always made to feel safe, comforted and calm. The team truly do go above and beyond; to give you a few examples of this, my friend was late to pick me up from my first post surgery checkup, so one of the lovely nurses personally drove me to my hotel instead of booking me a taxi and the overnight nurse on my first night after surgery was so lovely to chat to and took such great care of me; it was actually a lot of fun.

This process has truly been an amazing transformation, both on the outside and the inside and the positive effects my surgery has had on other areas of my life (more energy, more social, more motivated, a renewed outlook and a new interest in overall health and fitness) has been an unexpected bonus.

I cannot recommend this amazing team more and achieving your surgery goals is such an incredible gift you can give to yourself. I would urge anyone considering surgeries to do your homework, ask lots of questions, look at before and after photos (really important) and obviously make sure your surgeon is board certified and ideally a leader and pioneer in their field. You will never regret going to the best and getting the best results possible.

Thank you so much to all the lovely team. While my surgery was worth every single last dollar, getting myself and my enthusiasm for life back after some hard knocks, is beyond priceless.

Submitted March 15, 2021

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I couldn't recommend Dr Hodgkinson and his team more highly. They make you feel welcome as soon as you walk through the door and maintained the highest levels of professionalism and friendliness throughout the entire journey. I was quite nervous about undergoing rhinoplasty and sought second opinions, however Dr Hodgkinson's clinic was the clear standout. They made me feel supported and always took the time to answer my questions. The experience was made far less daunting by being in the day surgery, rather than a large hospital, and I felt the level of care was also higher. Now almost two months post-surgery, I'm so happy I did it and thankful to the team.

Submitted Dec. 17, 2020

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Wonderful experience! Dr Hodgkinson guided me through the process of my surgery from the consultation stages all the way to the post-op appointments. I was comfortable the whole time and would definitely recommend his practice to others.

Submitted Nov. 24, 2020

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Biography

Dr. Darryl J. Hodgkinson is recognized world-wide as an expert in cosmetic plastic surgery with more than thirty years of experience in both cosmetic and plastic/reconstructive surgery. Dr. Hodgkinson did his plastic surgical training at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in the United States and is amongst an elite group of a very few surgeons to hold two degrees in plastic surgery from American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons and the Royal College of Surgeons, Canada. Dr. Hodgkinson is a past President of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and currently on their Board of Censors. He also serves on the Scientific Committee of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), is a Section Editor for the journal Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, is an invited member of the International Consortium of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ICAPS) as well as being a member of many other professional societies including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Rhinoplasty Society, the Lipoplasty Society of North America and the Priestly Society. Dr. Hodgkinson has published over 65 articles and continues to contribute by traveling the world giving lectures and courses in cosmetic and aesthetic plastic surgery at congresses and to societies. This includes the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, the International Consortium of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, the French, German and other national societies of cosmetic and plastic surgery. Dr. Hodgkinson is also the Founder and a Director of Operation Restore Hope Australia. This Australian based charity draws on the talents of medical professionals from all over the world to educate medical professionals and care for children in the Philippines with cleft lip and palate. Operation Restore Hope has now provided cleft lip and palate surgery to nearly 3,000 children and other medical services to many, many more whom without charity would have gone unaided.

Languages

  • English

Education

  • University of Sydney (Grad. 1971)

Areas of Expertise

  • Rhinoplasty
  • Blepharoplasty
  • Face-lift
  • Liposuction

Awards & Recognitions

  • Best Discusser, 19th Chief Residents Conference, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, April, 1980
  • Ohmori Lecture, OSAPS 2008
  • University of Sydney, Anatomy Prosectorship, 1967
  • University of Sydney, Ophthalmology, 1971

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