Peter Laniewski, MBBS, FRACS

Most pleasant experience of my life.

The surgeon and staff are so positive, empathetic and helpful. Couldn't have been more pleased with the outcome of my consultation.

I highly recommend visiting Dr Peter Laniewski for any cosmetic/medical concerns!

He did a great job, I had minimal pain afterwards and noticeable results almost immediately. He understood my concerns and need for surgery and listened to what I wanted from my results. Highly recommended doctor.

After 40kg weight loss (gastric sleeve), 9 months post sleeve I had brachioplasty, breast lift (one was reduced to match), tummy tuck with muscle repair and mons lipo/reduction. Also had lipo down side of breasts/flanks and tummy.
At 3 weeks post op I am extremely happy. Still a lot of swelling but coming from what I had I am amazed.
My surgeon and his staff at his clinic have been incredible the whole way through. I am looking forward to my next surgery of a medial thigh lift hopefully later in 2017. May get neck lift/lipo also.
Dr Laniewski changed my life.

Updated on 16 Feb 2017:
Photo comparison at 3 weeks post op. Before is showing my muscles fully relaxed so the separation has pushed all the fat out. No wonder he needed two layers of sutures to fix that plus the nearly 2litres of fat sucked out of my belly. He wasn't sure he would get it all but he did. I am so happy. Once all the swelling has fully gone it will be even better but that can take months.

Happy with the result five days post op. No real pain only slight manageable with panadol and nurofen..Able to stand up straight and shower with no issues. Dr Laneiwski and both his operating colleagues and his office colleagues are very professional and caring. Would have no qualms recommended him for this procedure . This is my second procedure with him after having a successful breast reduction due to naturally large breasts....

I completed a course of LED treatments and I'm really pleased with the results. My skin looked plumper, fresher and more radiant and got me lots of compliments from my friends and family.
The clinic is elegant and comfortable and the staff are friendly and welcoming.
I definitely recommend this treatment and clinic.

I have been reading peoples posts here for a while now. My story is the same as others. I have always hated my nose which I broke badly at six years old when I fell and slammed it on concrete.
I have been thinking about getting a Rhinoplasty done now for 6 years or more I am 23 now.
I have my surgery booked in for the 22 of July and I am super nervous about it all but excited at the same time. I am also getting Septoplasty done at the same time as the Rhinoplasty.
Ever since I broke my nose I have had problems with hay fever and snoring too which is quite embarrassing for me to deal with. I also feel like my nose is too big with the huge bump in the middle and too wide plus the tip is uneven and I feel like it doesn’t fit my face well.
I hope that I am making sense with what I’m trying to say, I suffered bullying in high school because of it like so many others.
I should also add im from Sydney Australia so hi to any fellow aussies :)

Updated on 29 Jun 2013:
Just wanted to add some more pictures. Can't wait for the surgery now.

Updated on 29 Jun 2013:


Updated on 4 Jul 2013:
I'm starting too feel extremely nervous, is it normal to feel like this before surgery? For those you that about to get it done or have had it done already did you feel like that?

My fears are that I won't like the final result or that something will go wrong (which it probably won't )
Or I'm just nervous about the recovery period too...
Am or being stupid? Or is this normal?

Updated on 9 Jul 2013:
So I am a much calmer state of mind at the moment after hearing from others on hear that it's normal to be having fears, doubting myself etc.
And also reading other people's reviews has certainly helped too. I am glad a site like this exists.
I had a huge chat too also with my mother, who is going to be my main person taking care of me after the operation. She said to me that she thought that my fears were very normal and everyone has doubts about many decisions in life. And this is just one of them. I am so grateful to have a supportive family! If I didn't I wouldn't know what to do.
I have been stocking up on things I'll need after the op, things like ice packs and other medical stuff, plus also lots of movies to watch and some magazines and books too.
I spoke with the hospital yesterday just checking that they had got all my paper work from the doctor that I had to post in and that's ok it's all set.
So yeah that's about it, I'm still a little nervous but not freaking out like I was before which  is good.

Updated on 14 Jul 2013:
Just adding some more before photos.

Updated on 14 Jul 2013:
More pics.

Updated on 15 Jul 2013:
So I can't believe the op is so close omg! My nervous behavior has calmed down a lot. Of course I'm still nervous but as I said before it's calmer and I'm not freaking out much.
I have been buying things for after the operation, here's a list of what I have brought so far.
More pillows, and a u shaped pillow to prop my head up, ice packs, cue tips, cotton balls, pain killers. And Biotene if my mouth/throat gets dry, eye drops ( I have dry eyes), hirudoid cream for bruising and swelling.
I also brought a thermometer in case I need to check my temperature for signs of infection totally weird I didn't have one already.
So that's about it if you have any other suggestions for me I'd be grateful I hope I have everything.
Oh and I almost for got I brought lots of movies and books to read after the fact if I'm up to it.

Updated on 18 Jul 2013:
So I spoke with the hospital to and I'll be going in at 7 am for everything. I have to fast from midnight the night before the surgery.
I'll be hospital overnight after the op so least the nurses will be there to take care of me.
Other things I have brought are gauze pads, saline nasal spray,chapsticks.
I just want it to be over and done with now lol.

Updated on 19 Jul 2013:


Updated on 20 Jul 2013:
last front picture is a bit blurred just adding a better one.

Updated on 20 Jul 2013:
So just done packing my little over night bag for hospital and cleaning the house haha!

Feeling ok about it all just want to he over and done with.
So yeah I'll try and update after the fact as much as possible.
Wish me luck :)

Updated on 21 Jul 2013:
Right on the ward and all done now got very bad black eyes though.

Had pain killers for the pain but I'm all right jus tired and got the stupid iv still me want it out now.

Updated on 22 Jul 2013:
Hi guys

I was meant to stay on hospital overnight but I discharged myself reason was I couldn't sleep there much more comfortable at home.

The doctor was alright with it all. I can breath through my nose my swelling eye wise is bad.

The doctor said my bone was wide so they had to narrow it a lot after the hump was taken down.
Hence the really black eyes! And swelling .

Updated on 22 Jul 2013:
So today I feel like crap I'm in pain, tired shaky and feeling week all over.

The pressure/headache from the nose feels like bad head cold.
I've been on pain meds and they are making me drowsy too.
The swelling and bruising is bad I have really black eyes.
And I've been changing the drip pad alot as it's been oozing with blood. ( sorry if TMI there)
That's all so far I'm just going to sleep I see the doctor in 5 days time for the cast to come off.

Updated on 23 Jul 2013:
I'm so bruised up right now.

Updated on 24 Jul 2013:
Today I'm still feeling tired after it all but the pain is not bad I have a throbbing like pain coming from my nose.

The bruising seems better around the eyes but my cheeks have swollen out so I look like a chipmunk.
The morning of the surgery I was beyond scared they gave me a pre med to calm me down. Waking up in recovery was not pleasant I was coughing a lot my throat felt like razor blades every time coughed.
The nurse had to feed me some ice as it was that sore. I kept asking if I could have the Iv drip I was hooked up too taken out all the time! Those poor nurses I must of asked like a million times.
As I mentioned earlier I discharged myself early so I could go home and be more conformable there.
I have been sleeping with my head right up on a lot of pillows and mostly breathing through my mouth.
I'm seeing my surgeon on wednesday next week that's when the cast will come off I assume.

Updated on 24 Jul 2013:
More pictures of cast and brusing.

Updated on 26 Jul 2013:
So I feel much better today. The swelling on the cheeks is going down. My bruising looks better and I just feel better generally speaking.
I'm getting the cast off Wednesday next week. Pain wise I'm still on the pain meds as I still am getting a mild headarche and throbbing sensation.
I am able to breath through my nose again too. Some times I also get a stinging pain comming from the stitch.
The gave me some antibiotics which I've been taking even though they make me feel like I'm going to vomit.

Updated on 26 Jul 2013:


Updated on 29 Jul 2013:
So the cast is comming off tomorrow! I'm scared about what it will look like. I realise my nose will be quite swollen still.
The brusing and swelling around my cheeks and eyes has gone down considerably.
I'm back to eating normally too. The pain is not too bad. I'm on over the counter pain killers still.
My upper lip is very stiff making it hard to smile I am hoping that will improve.

Updated on 30 Jul 2013:
So the cast is off thank goodness it was driving me crazy!

So everything is fine with my nose it's still very swollen from the front I have to be patient and wait for the swelling to go down.
I also have this huge bruise in the middle of the bridge.
Getting the stiches out wasn't pleasant the cast comming off didn't hurt though.
I love the profile view! Even though its swollen just have to be patient for the front.
Pain wise there is much. My next appointment with the doctor for follow up is in 5 weeks.
Over all I'm so happy with it and even though its swollen a lot and the tip is swollen I am sure ill be happy once all the swelling goes down.

Updated on 31 Jul 2013:
Adding two more pictures.

I look like crap with all the brusing and swelling still lol.

Updated on 1 Aug 2013:
I just realised the lighting was terrible in those after pics I posted before.
Took some better side on ones in natural lightning today.
My nose is very swollen today but I'm still liking it especially the side view.
I'm all broken out from the cast and the skin on my nose is peeling eww!

Updated on 7 Aug 2013:
Just adding some more after photos.
Still so swollen around the tip.

I've been using a saline spray for the stuffy feeling. I'm still getting a weird pressure type of pain sometimes.
Still can't believe that ugly bump is gone! I catch myself staring in the mirror expecting to see it there still.

Updated on 19 Aug 2013:
Hi all :)

Everything is going really well I'm really liking the after result so far.
My breathing is back to normal.
I'm still swollen of course and the tip of my nose still appears big from certain angles but that's normal.
I'm still getting blood sometimes from my nose that's also normal.
I'm seeing the doctor in two weeks for follow up.

Updated on 20 Aug 2013:
I've been very emotional today, not sure if it's hormonal or what but omg I hardly ever cry it's just not me.
I think over the past almost month, I have been processing the difference in the appearance with my nose.
I was doing my make up on the mirror and I caught sight of my nose and started crying about how great it's looking.
So at this point even though I am swollen still it was 100% worth it.
I have read that it's normal to be emotional after surgery. But I'm very happy with the results so far and am sure I'll be thrilled once all the swelling goes away.

Updated on 20 Aug 2013:
So I think that I missed some really important details about my rhinoplasty and what was done.
I had an open rhinoplasty done, where the dorsal hump in the middle of my nose was removed. I think they shave that down as far as I'm aware.
I'm no doctor but will try and explain it as best I can. My nose was then narrowed as it was way to wide. That was done my two small external cuts that were made either side of nose so the surgeon could do it.
There are two tiny little scars from that, but they are mostly healed now. The tip was uneven so that was fixed and it was rotated slightly up.
I had both internal and external stitches the external ones came out on the day the cast was removed and two of the internal ones as well.
The rest of the internal ones have to stay in there they are dissolvable.
I'm still quite swollen especially around the tip but I can already tell it looks so much better and I'm very happy with the result.

Updated on 5 Sep 2013:
So I the second follow up appointment and everything is great the swelling has come down a lot more. And I'm still thrilled with the results so it can only get better from here.
The tip is of course still swollen so that's just a waiting game. I'm no longer getting any pain or bleeding.
My next follow up is in three months time.

Updated on 12 Oct 2013:
Hi

First off it's like 1am as I type this where I am so forgive me for the crappy spelling.
I have been super busy and I have also caught the flu which has taken a while to get over.
I'm still very happy with my nose, the swelling has gone down a lot especially at the tip. It's starting to look much more refined. And the more I get to see the swelling go down the more excited I get about the final result.
I love it! It's so much better them being paranoid about that stupid bump I had in the middle of it.
I no longer feel weird if someone were to look at my side profile or take a picture. My nose was also narrowed as well which I really like the result of that too.
I have been a bit congested from the flu but am slowly getting over it.

Updated on 13 Oct 2013:


Updated on 18 Nov 2013:
I'm just uploading another pic. I've been having trouble with my skin breaking out. It's under the skin so it's hard to see but very painful.

Makes me so self conscious, it's like I finally have a nice nose and my skin starts again! Ugh. I'll be sorting that out with my dermatologist in January.
Apart from that I still like it. The only thing that annoys me is the swelling. I love exercise and after it my nose is always swollen and looks much bigger towards the tip. But that is normal. It always goes back down.

Updated on 15 Jan 2014:
I'm sorry I have not updated this sooner, I've just had a lot things that happened recently in my life.
Anyway my nose is going pretty good the swelling has come down a lot from the side view and front. It is holding a bit swelling still towards the tip and it is still numb there.
I find the hot weather or exercise makes the swelling worse. Like today it is summer here in Australia at the moment and it is absolutely boiling. So of course my sinus flared up and as did the swelling.
Am I still happy? Yes, it is so much better then my old nose.

Updated on 15 Jan 2014:
More photos.

I have always been very flat chested, I got to 13 years old and all my friends were getting bras and I still had nothing! Getting a breast augmentation would always cross my mind, however due to many reasons, money, job, getting married and three babies time slipped away.

I am now 38 years old 173cm tall and weigh 58kgs and after having my beautiful babies I am now even flatter (if that's possible lol) than before. My husband never really wanted me to get my boobs done as he said he loved me just the way I was etc etc, however over the years he has realised how much I hate looking the way I do. I explained to him how not a moment goes by in my mind when I undress about how depressed I am looking at my boobs, I feel like a child or a boy! I would be embarrassed wearing my bikini at the pool and even with padding etc still looked flat and boney in my chest.

So I finally did it and went to two surgeons and decided to go with my second
Surgeon. When he was measuring me he said yes you have no breast tissue at all!! I said you're telling me lol!!! So my ps recommended 280cc moderate profile round silicone under the muscle. I want to look fairly natural and my goal size is a large b to a c cup. I hope that I will get there with 280cc. I actually rang my surgeon last week and asked to go a little bigger maybe to 300cc??? It's so worrying as I don't want to go through all of this and regret not going bigger but I also don't want to look that obvious that I got my boobs done. Like everyone else I am so nervous but so excited about finally having boobs and actually shopping for bras that aren't padded!!!

My 6 yr old keeps seeing me looking at reviews and told my husband that mummy keeps looking at bras and she wants some for Mother's Day ha ha. Anyway ill keep you updated with my progress its so wonderful to read everyone's journeys and know that I'm not alone and that it will be ok.



Updated on 14 Mar 2013:
I spoke to the plastic surgeon today and we have both agreed on 310cc! I feel much happier with that size, the 280cc was worrying me as I didn't want to regret not going bigger. So hopefully the 310cc will get me to my goal size of a large b small c. Now just the waiting.......4 weeks to go, can't wait!!!!!

Updated on 3 Apr 2013:
Well only 1 week to go!!!! Can't believe I am actually doing this!!!! Sometimes I try not to think about it as my mind tries to talk me out of it and I feel guilty etc for spending so much money on myself. I am very excited though and can't wait to throw out my terrible padded bras!!!
The hospital rang today to confirm my surgery and I won't know what time I'm due to be operated on until the day before. Anyway I Am pretty ready I think???? I have my pillow, arnica cream and body butter and I'm full of nerves but hope this week goes quick.

Updated on 9 Apr 2013:
Well tomorrow is the day!!!!!!! I can't actually believe it's happening it seems like I was waiting forever and now this time tomorrow I'm going to have boobs!!!!! I rang the hospital today and my surgery isn't until 11.30am and I have to fast from midnight tonight!! I'm going to be starving come my surgery and the anticipation will be killing me all morning!!!

Well I've cleaned the house, made some dinners for next week and froze them, I have everything I need after surgery. It's just the waiting now. I'm going to explain to my kids tonight about my surgery. They sort of know what's happening but haven't been very interested they are 9,8 and 6. My best friends gave me a little bag today filled with magazines, a new bra, and Reece's peanut butter cups which are my favourite!!! My sister also dropped over a good luck card and a box of chocolates so I have been spoilt. My sister knows how depressed I've always been about my boobs and totally understands my decision to have the surgery. Funny thing is ten years ago she had a breast reduction!!!! It's a joke in our family that I should have been lying in the bed next to hers getting some of hers that she didn't want!!! Anyway I will post some photos as soon as I can. I am soooooo nervous x

Updated on 11 Apr 2013:
I finally have boobs!!! I just got home and feel good, I'm drugged up a little so don't know how the pain will be when it wears off. So far the pain is not as bad as I thought it would be. It's a little hard to breathe in and out and just tender around my underarms??? And chest. I will post more later but here are some pics!!! Sooo happy I did this !!!!

Updated on 11 Apr 2013:
Last night wasn't too bad. I was expecting the worst but I set my alarm to go off every three hours to take my meds. I woke up once with a little pain so just took some stronger meds Endone which is like morphine I think so felt much better.
My surgery went well. My husband and I got to the hospital at 11.30, and by this stage I was starving!!!! I was sent in pretty much straight away. I had to take an anti nausea tablet and a gastric acid tablet. I was weighed and then placed on a bed and waited for my PS to arrive. The nurses were so lovely and knew I was nervous. My ps came in did his markings and we had a little talk and then the anaenthitist came in and placed a needle in my forearm and gave me some calming drug as he called it and bam I feel asleep.
I woke up at 2pm in recovery and just felt a liitle sore and hard to breathe in and out like something was on my chest. So the nurse gave me fentanyl and I fell asleep for another two hours. When I woke again the nurse helped me get dressed and I saw my boobs !!!! I was so happy just to see something on my chest, it was surreal!!! Anyway I was sent out to another recovery room where I met my hubby. He was worried as I took so long. So the nurse gave me sandwiches and a cup of tea, and I can tell you it was the best cup of tea I've ever had ha ha!! I was then discharged as I didn't feel sick at all, I briefly spoke to my Ps who said everything went well and that I had waterproof tape and the stitches are disolveable so I can shower when I want.
I went home and lay down and pretty much slept on and off through the night.

My three girls were so gorgeous, they came in to me and were so gentle and kissed me. My youngest is quite wild ha ha but she knew to be gentle.
I had a shower this morning and it felt sooo good I was a little nervous having a shower and was very careful. I keep looking at my boobs and can't believe it!! I've been waiting so long for this and I feel so happy already. Just to fill out a bra and look feminine, I wish I did it years ago but I think the time is right in my life now. I have no regrets at all so far and just hope everything goes well with my healing. I started some light post op exercises this morning like raising my arms slowly up, and there was very little pain, so I feeling pretty good. I know some people say day three is bad so I am preparing myself for that. Anyway I'm just resting today, kids are at school so have a quiet house!!! Lol. I also posted a photo of the bra my girlfriends got me as I remember looking at it when they gave it to me thinking how good it will feel when I can fill this!!!!!!!

Updated on 12 Apr 2013:
I am day 3 post op and love my boobs. They are very swollen and hard but I like the size. I have a lot of swelling in between my chest and when I touch it it is soft, so I assume its fluid?? Has anyone else had this? I also have swelling around the sides of my ribs near the incisions which are puffy too, wondering when that goes away? Will ice make it better? So many questions lol. I feel pretty good still sleeping reclined in a chair but just taking ibroprofen and paracetamol regularly.
I found out the PS put in silimed silicone round implants 305cc Hi profile, so glad I didn't get the 280cc now, I think this size is good for my shape I could of even gone a little bigger maybe 320cc but I am still happy with my choice. Hope everyone is recovering well and will update again soon :)

Updated on 14 Apr 2013:
Post op day 4 - still really puffy and swollen in between my chest where my muscle is I suppose anyone else have this, I'm a bit worried?
Been doing some post op exercises but my ps does not suggest massage but I can't really feel my boobs getting any softer yet. I know it can take time.
I feel pretty good only taking panadeine extra strength and just have sore chest muscles but pain wise nothing really. Sleeping on the lounge still but getting good sleeps considering. I tried on a few bras I tried on pre op and was so happy actually being able to fill out the bras now!!!!!

Updated on 19 Apr 2013:
I'm post op day 9 today and I can say today I am feeling really good. Last night was the first night I slept in my bed since surgery day. I had been sleeping on a day lounge for 8 nights but my back and neck were so sore I couldn't stand it anymore. I was able to lie down with just two pillows and can lie a little on my side now so I am so happy. I have little soreness now and my chest muscles aren't very sore either so I am able to do so much more now. Went to my post op appointment yesterday where my sutures were checked and everything is healing well. No infection and I just have to keep the micropore tape on for six more weeks!. If anyone is having surgery soon the first week is the hardest but it is getting so much better now!!! Can't wait for the boobs to soften up !

Updated on 23 Apr 2013:
Tomorrow it will be two weeks post op!!! I actually drove for the first time today and felt good. I am not taking any pain meds and just massage bio oil and arnica cream on my boobs twice a day. So happy to drive though I was going crazy being cooped up inside and getting everyone to drive me everywhere! So excited I bought a bikini today on sale as we are away to Thailand in June. It was the best feeling to pick up a bikini and get the same size top and bottom and not a extra small top with medium bottoms.

I have noticed my left boob has dropped a bit but my right is higher, I also notice I have a space between my breasts which I guess was there before but I never knew as I had nothing, so my cleavage isn't close. I can't complain though its early days and I have boobs!!! Instead of a flat boys chest. Anyone considering this, it is so worth it my self esteem has increased and it is not as half as bad the pain/ recovery, it is so worth it!!!!

Updated on 26 Apr 2013:
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Updated on 13 Jun 2013:
9 weeks!!! It has gone so fast it feels like I had my boobs done so long ago. I am loving my boobs, sometimes I wish I went a little bigger but I am so happy. I am able to sleep on my sides and I even slept on my stomach the other night for a while. As I started out with nothing it took a while for my boobs to feel soft and moveable, but realised in the past week or so they are much softer and moving around more.

One thing I love now is bra shopping!!! A task I hated on the past. I saw a 10a bra today and it was tiny and just to think I had gaps in my old 10a s!!! I am measuring a 10c and my 10b bra my friends got me is too small now!!! Best thing I have ever done for myself:)

Updated on 24 Aug 2013:
Just some updated pics for everyone. I am still loving my new boobs and they feel like a part of me now. Summer is coming up here in down under so can't wait to show them off more, they have been covered up ever since I got them lol!!! They aren't too big or small just right for my frame but I do sometimes still wish I went bigger .....;)

Updated on 5 Sep 2013:

I wanted an assessment but got no advice on what would be best suited for my age / face symmetry / skin. Since I was being stared at and the clock seemed to be running - I just went with dysport. Never had anything before and I thought it wouldn't be too risky. After spending a $1000.00, I got 0 results. I looked exactly the same after ten days. I contacted the clinic several times but was brushed off. I asked if I would have pay for extra dysport if I came in for a 'top up' in the 2 week follow up and was told I would have to pay for a top up if it wasn't working. I had no money left for this and couldn't afford another consultation fee with another plastic surgeon. So I wasted my money. Most unhappy with results and treatment. Will try a different doctor if I ever go back again. May just age gracefully! Would rather donate this money to a good cause! I feel like I have been scammed.

I had a procedure that left my penis severely disfigured, had a follow up procedure to try and rectify which he didn't want to cover the costs but eventually did and still left me severely disfigured and constantly uncomfortable. Has ruined my sex life and my mental health. Please do not use this man if you have any hope of increasing your self esteem. Deeply disappointed and relayed this to him and haven't heard from him since. Also paid an exuberant amount for his services in cash which I thought meant he was top shelf but I have been proven very very wrong

Do not go to this dr waste of money wants to charge me more for revision then what I initially paid. Not happy with results and does not take responsibility. Health care complaints commission can deal with him now.