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Dr. Sian Fairbank is a highly skilled Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with a particular focus on autoplasty, breast reduction, paediatric surgery and ear reconstruction. She completed her MBBS degree at the University of Melbourne, and then followed her passion for surgery to complete specialised training. During her early training, Dr Fairbank focused on general surgery, major trauma, and breast cancer surgery at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Driven by her interest in plastic surgery, she joined the Australasian Plastic Surgery Program. This program provided her with comprehensive training at respected hospitals in Melbourne, such as Austin, Royal Melbourne, Royal Children's, and St Vincent's Hospitals. Her dedication led to her achieving the prestigious Fellowship of the Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in 2007.

With her commitment to furthering her specialised skills, Dr. Fairbank pursued several fellowships. She explored head and neck cancer surgery and microsurgery reconstruction at the Royal Brisbane Hospital in Queensland in 2007. In 2008, she completed a hand surgery fellowship at the Institut de la Main in Paris, France. Driven by her desire to learn advanced techniques, she undertook international visiting fellowships in various aspects of plastic surgery, including microsurgery for reconstruction, facial reanimation, ear reconstruction using rib cartilage and medpor, and aesthetic surgery. These experiences took her to centres in Japan, Taiwan, Europe, London, and the USA.

Dr. Fairbank is also dedicated to medical education and has shared her knowledge as a teacher at Melbourne University and Stanford University, helping train future medical professionals. Her fascination with anatomy continued during fellowships in Paris, where she pursued her interest in surgical dissection and teaching. She further contributed to the field as a demonstrator and examiner for the Diploma of Surgical Anatomy at the University of Melbourne in 2011. Dr. Fairbank's commitment to surgical research is also evident through her contributions to major journals.

With her diverse training and experience, Dr. Fairbank has earned a reputation as a trusted respected practitioner in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery. She excels in providing surgical care to both adults and children, and is extremely passionate about her work. Her main areas of expertise include facial reconstruction, rhinoplasty, breast reduction and mastopexy, hand surgery for children and adults, ear reconstructive surgery for children and adults, facial nerve reconstructive surgery for children and adults, and burn scar reconstruction.