Dr Laith Barnouti
Dr Laith Barnouti (MBBS, FRACS Plast) is an Australian specialist plastic and reconstructive surgeon and the founder of Sydney Plastic Surgery. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS Plast) and has more than 15 years of specialist experience in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Dr Laith Barnouti is known for his clinical focus on patient safety, hospital-accredited operating environments, natural aesthetic outcomes, and the psychological dimensions of cosmetic surgery.
Early Life and Medical Education
Dr Laith Barnouti completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in Australia before entering specialist surgical training in plastic and reconstructive surgery. His accredited surgical training was undertaken at major Australian tertiary referral hospitals, including St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, Prince of Wales Hospital, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Royal Adelaide Hospital and Westmead Hospital.
Upon completion of his specialist training, Dr Laith Barnouti was admitted as a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS Plast), formally recognising him as a qualified specialist plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Australia.
Professional Qualifications and Accreditation
Dr Laith Barnouti holds Fellowship status with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in Plastic Surgery (FRACS Plast). His surgical practice operates in accordance with Australian regulatory standards, and all procedures are performed in fully accredited day hospitals compliant with NSW Health and AHPRA requirements. He has publicly emphasised the importance of regulated hospital facilities, qualified anaesthesia providers and strict clinical governance in cosmetic surgery.
Founding of Sydney Plastic Surgery
Dr Laith Barnouti is the founder and principal surgeon of Sydney Plastic Surgery®, a specialist plastic and cosmetic surgery practice based in Sydney, New South Wales. The practice offers consultations in Broadway (Sydney CBD), Chatswood (North Shore) and Parramatta (Western Sydney). Surgical procedures are conducted exclusively in accredited hospital-grade facilities.
The clinic promotes personalised surgical planning, comprehensive consultation processes and evidence-based treatment recommendations tailored to individual patient anatomy and goals.
Research and Publications
Dr Laith Barnouti is a published researcher and commentator on aesthetic surgery. His work has examined the psychological dimensions of cosmetic procedures, including the concept of Social Media Body Image Disorder (SMBID), which explores the impact of social media imagery and digital culture on patient expectations and body image perception.
His research contributes to discussions surrounding mental health screening, ethical patient selection and responsible aesthetic practice.
Academic Roles
Dr Barnouti is a published researcher and has contributed to discussions surrounding mental health in aesthetic surgery. He has conducted pioneering work on Social Media Body Image Disorder (SMBID), examining the psychological impact of social media on cosmetic surgery patients.
He serves as a Conjoint Lecturer at the University of New South Wales.
International Training and Professional Development
In addition to his Australian specialist training, Dr Laith Barnouti has undertaken advanced surgical education internationally in Sweden, Belgium, Brazil, the United States, France and Singapore. These experiences involved exposure to aesthetic and reconstructive surgical techniques under internationally recognised surgeons and contributed to the development of his operative methods.
Media Appearances and Public Commentary
Dr Laith Barnouti has appeared as a media commentator discussing cosmetic surgery trends, patient safety and aesthetic procedures on Australian television networks including Seven Network, Nine Network, Network 10 and SBS. He has also appeared on the television program Embarrassing Bodies.
His media contributions have addressed topics such as cosmetic surgery safety standards, patient psychology, evolving aesthetic trends and ethical considerations within the industry.
Professional Philosophy
Dr Laith Barnouti has articulated a professional philosophy centred on safety, evidence-based practice and proportionate aesthetic outcomes. He advocates for comprehensive pre-operative assessment, transparent risk discussion and surgical interventions performed within regulated healthcare environments. His work reflects an interest in the intersection of surgical technique, patient psychology and responsible aesthetic medicine.