Dr Drew Cronin

Dr Drew Cronin Dr Drew Cronin (MED0000983320) is a Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon on the Gold Coast.

17/08/2026

Teardrop or round — how is the implant shape decided?⁠
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⁠Dr Drew Cronin explains that implant shape is one of the topics most commonly discussed in consultation. Both round and teardrop (anatomical) implants are options, and neither is universally suited to everyone.⁠
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⁠The choice depends on factors such as a patient's existing anatomy, tissue characteristics and the look they are hoping to achieve. Round implants and teardrop implants each behave differently, and the right option is considered case by case.⁠
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⁠Rather than one shape being 'better', the decision is about what suits the individual patient in front of him.⁠
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To book a consultation with Dr Cronin, you will require a referral from your GP. ⁠
Call 07 5683 0820, ⁠
Email: [email protected] or ⁠
Visit the link in our bio ⁠
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Dr Drew Cronin⁠
FRACS (Plast) (MED0000983320) ⁠
Specialist Plastic Surgeon (Specialist registration in Surgery- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)⁠
B.Biomed Sci. MBBS, Registered Medical Practitioner. ⁠
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Every patient's journey is unique, and surgical outcomes vary based on individual factors such as anatomy, age, lifestyle, compliance with post operative instructions and general health. ⁠
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Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. For more information on risks, please visit our website. We recommend a consultation with a qualified specialist to assess your suitability and discuss potential risks.

After losing 40kg, this patient in their late thirties was left with redundant skin around the full circumference of the...
12/08/2026

After losing 40kg, this patient in their late thirties was left with redundant skin around the full circumference of the trunk. That is a normal consequence of major weight loss. It doesn't resolve with time or further exercise, and it can affect skin integrity, movement, and how clothing sits.

A circumferential lipectomy (sometimes called a belt lipectomy) removes excess skin and tissue from the abdomen, flanks and lower back in a single operation. It is major surgery performed under general anaesthetic. This patient required a seven-night hospital admission.

After photo is taken at six weeks. At this stage they are early in recovery — not at the end of it. Compression garments, restricted lifting, staged wound reviews and ongoing scar management all continue past this point. Swelling settles and scars mature over many months.

To book a consultation with Dr Cronin, you will require a referral from your GP.
Call 07 5683 0820,
Email: [email protected] or
Visit the link in our bio ⁠

Dr Drew Cronin
FRACS (Plast) (MED0000983320)
Specialist Plastic Surgeon (Specialist registration in Surgery- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
B.Biomed Sci. MBBS, Registered Medical Practitioner.

Every patient's journey is unique, and surgical outcomes vary based on individual factors such as anatomy, age, lifestyle, compliance with post operative instructions and general health.

This patient has consented to the use of her images. Individual results vary from patient to patient. Surgical procedures carry risks — please seek a consultation to discuss whether this procedure is right for you.

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. For more information on risks, please visit our website. We recommend a consultation with a qualified specialist to assess your suitability and discuss potential risks.

The team behind The Coastal Clinic. 🤍The Coastal Clinic has always been a family effort. Founded by Specialist Plastic S...
10/08/2026

The team behind The Coastal Clinic. 🤍

The Coastal Clinic has always been a family effort. Founded by Specialist Plastic Surgeon Dr Drew Cronin and his wife Nicole, the clinic was built with a simple goal — to bring genuinely patient-centred plastic surgery and aesthetics to the Gold Coast, the place they're both proud to call home.

While Dr Cronin leads the surgical side, Nicole is the driving force behind the way the clinic runs and feels — from the first phone call through to follow-up care. The attention to detail patients notice at every step is her standard.

Two Gold Coast locals, one shared vision — and a team and patient community that make it what it is.

📍 The Coastal Clinic, Southport
🔗 thecoastalclinic.com.au

07/08/2026

When can you swim or get back to exercise after breast augmentation?⁠
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⁠Dr Drew Cronin explains that returning to water and activity is one of the most common recovery questions raised after surgery. As a general principle, submerging in water — pools, baths, the ocean — and resuming exercise are reintroduced gradually, not immediately.⁠
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⁠Wounds need time to heal before being submerged, and physical activity is staged to allow the body to recover. Rushing either can interfere with healing.⁠

⁠Specific timeframes differ for each patient, so your surgeon's individual post-operative instructions always take priority over general advice.⁠
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To book a consultation with Dr Cronin, you will require a referral from your GP.
Call 07 5683 0820,
Email: [email protected] or
Visit the link in our bio ⁠

Dr Drew Cronin
FRACS (Plast) (MED0000983320)
Specialist Plastic Surgeon (Specialist registration in Surgery- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
B.Biomed Sci. MBBS, Registered Medical Practitioner.

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. For more information on risks, please visit our website. We recommend a consultation with a qualified specialist to assess your suitability and discuss potential risks.

Meet Dr Drew Cronin — Specialist Plastic Surgeon at The Coastal Clinic. 👇Born and raised on the Gold Coast, Dr Cronin co...
03/08/2026

Meet Dr Drew Cronin — Specialist Plastic Surgeon at The Coastal Clinic. 👇

Born and raised on the Gold Coast, Dr Cronin completed his residency and specialist plastic surgery training right here in Queensland, becoming the region's first locally trained Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS Plast).

His practice spans breast, body and facial surgery — including breast augmentation, lifts and reductions, liposuction and abdominoplasty, facelift and eyelid surgery — with a particular clinical interest in body contouring following significant weight loss.

Known for his honest, approachable manner, Dr Cronin believes clear communication matters at every stage — from your first consultation through to close, attentive follow-up care during recovery.

Dr Cronin is a member of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS), the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the Australian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS).

All surgery carries risks. A consultation is required to discuss whether a procedure is right for you, along with its risks and recovery. A referral is required for cosmetic surgery consultations.

📍 The Coastal Clinic, Southport, Gold Coast
🔗 Learn more about Dr Cronin — link in bio.

To book a consultation with Dr Cronin, you will require a referral from your GP.
Call 07 5683 0820,
Email: [email protected] or
Visit the link in our bio ⁠

Dr Drew Cronin
FRACS (Plast) (MED0000983320)
Specialist Plastic Surgeon (Specialist registration in Surgery- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
B.Biomed Sci. MBBS, Registered Medical Practitioner.

Every patient's journey is unique, and surgical outcomes vary based on individual factors such as anatomy, age, lifestyle, compliance with post operative instructions and general health.

30/07/2026

Does choosing an implant size mean choosing a cup size?

⁠Dr Drew Cronin explains that this is one of the most common points of confusion raised in consultation. Implants are measured in volume, not in bra or cup sizes — and a cup size is not a fixed or standardised measurement.

⁠Bra sizing differs between brands and styles, so the same implant volume may translate to different cup labels depending on the bra. This is why the conversation focuses on volume and proportion rather than a target cup size.
⁠How a given volume appears also depends on your existing anatomy, which is unique to you.

⁠Every patient's situation is different, and decisions should always be made in consultation with a qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeon.

⁠⁠This information is general in nature and provided for educational purposes only. An individual consultation with one of our Specialist Plastic Surgeons is recommended to assess suitability and provide personalised advice.

To book a consultation with Dr Cronin, you will require a referral from your GP.
Call 07 5683 0820,
Email: [email protected] or
Visit the link in our bio

For some patients, excess skin isn't just an aesthetic concern — it's a functional one. This patient, in her mid-40s and...
26/07/2026

For some patients, excess skin isn't just an aesthetic concern — it's a functional one. This patient, in her mid-40s and very active in daily life, had been experiencing ongoing rashes and skin breakdown caused by excess skin folds, a common but under-discussed consequence of significant weight loss.

Dr Drew Cronin performed a circumferential lipectomy with mastopexy (breast lift) to address both the functional skin issues and the change in body and breast shape that followed her weight loss. Given the scope of the combined procedure, a 7-night hospital stay was required for post-operative monitoring and care.

The photos shown here were taken at 4months post-op. Swelling, scarring and final body contour continue to settle and mature well beyond this stage.

For active patients dealing with recurrent skin irritation or breakdown related to excess skin, this kind of surgery can address a genuine functional problem, not just a cosmetic one. A consultation is the best way to understand whether you're a candidate.

To book a consultation with Dr Cronin, you will require a referral from your GP.
Call 07 5683 0820,
Email: [email protected] or
Visit the link in our bio ⁠

Dr Drew Cronin
FRACS (Plast) (MED0000983320)
Specialist Plastic Surgeon (Specialist registration in Surgery- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
B.Biomed Sci. MBBS, Registered Medical Practitioner.

Every patient's journey is unique, and surgical outcomes vary based on individual factors such as anatomy, age, lifestyle, compliance with post operative instructions and general health.

This patient has consented to the use of her images. Individual results vary from patient to patient. Surgical procedures carry risks — please seek a consultation to discuss whether this procedure is right for you.

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. For more information on risks, please visit our website. We recommend a consultation with a qualified specialist to assess your suitability and discuss potential risks.

23/07/2026

Do breast implants last forever?

⁠Dr Drew Cronin explains that implant longevity is one of the most important topics to understand before proceeding. Breast implants are not considered lifetime devices, and it is reasonable to expect that further surgery may be needed at some point in the future.

⁠The reasons vary — changes over time, personal preference, or clinical factors — and ongoing monitoring is part of looking after implants long term.
⁠Understanding this from the outset helps patients make an informed decision rather than assuming a one-time procedure.

⁠Every patient's situation is different, and decisions should always be made in consultation with a qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeon.

This information is general in nature and provided for educational purposes only. An individual consultation with one of our Specialist Plastic Surgeons is recommended to assess suitability and provide personalised advice.

To book a consultation with Dr Cronin, you will require a referral from your GP.
Call 07 5683 0820,
Email: [email protected] or
Visit the link in our bio

A circumferential lipectomy — sometimes called a lower body lift or belt lipectomy — is one of the most significant proc...
19/07/2026

A circumferential lipectomy — sometimes called a lower body lift or belt lipectomy — is one of the most significant procedures in body contouring surgery. It's designed for patients who've lost substantial weight and are left with excess skin and soft tissue laxity all the way around the trunk, something that diet, exercise and time alone often can't resolve.

Dr Drew Cronin recently performed a circumferential lipectomy for a patient in her mid-40s following a 40kg weight loss journey. Given the extent of the procedure, the patient required a 6-night hospital stay for close post-operative monitoring and care.

This is major reconstructive body contouring surgery, and the recovery timeline reflects that — full recovery is measured in months, not weeks.

The after photo was taken at the 6-month mark.

Procedures like this highlight why an individualised surgical plan and realistic recovery expectations matter so much. If you've lost significant weight and are dealing with excess skin, a consultation is the best place to start understanding what's involved.

To book a consultation with Dr Cronin, you will require a referral from your GP.
Call 07 5683 0820,
Email: [email protected] or
Visit the link in our bio ⁠

Dr Drew Cronin
FRACS (Plast) (MED0000983320)
Specialist Plastic Surgeon (Specialist registration in Surgery- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
B.Biomed Sci. MBBS, Registered Medical Practitioner.

Every patient's journey is unique, and surgical outcomes vary based on individual factors such as anatomy, age, lifestyle, compliance with post operative instructions and general health.

This patient has consented to the use of her images. Individual results vary from patient to patient. Surgical procedures carry risks — please seek a consultation to discuss whether this procedure is right for you.

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. For more information on risks, please visit our website. We recommend a consultation with a qualified specialist to assess your suitability and discuss potential risks.

17/07/2026

Why don't breasts look 'settled' straight after surgery?⁠
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⁠Dr Drew Cronin explains that the settling process is one of the most common things patients ask about afterwards. In the early stages, implants often sit higher and firmer than they eventually will — a stage sometimes described as before the implant has 'dropped and fluffed'.⁠
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⁠⁠This information is general in nature and provided for educational purposes only. An individual consultation with one of our Specialist Plastic Surgeons is recommended to assess suitability and provide personalised advice.⁠
⁠
To book a consultation with Dr Cronin, you will require a referral from your GP. ⁠
Call 07 5683 0820, ⁠
Email: [email protected] or ⁠
Visit the link in our bio ⁠
⁠
Dr Drew Cronin⁠
FRACS (Plast) (MED0000983320) ⁠
Specialist Plastic Surgeon (Specialist registration in Surgery- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)⁠
B.Biomed Sci. MBBS, Registered Medical Practitioner. ⁠
⁠
Every patient's journey is unique, and surgical outcomes vary based on individual factors such as anatomy, age, lifestyle, compliance with post operative instructions and general health. ⁠
⁠
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. For more information on risks, please visit our website. We recommend a consultation with a qualified specialist to assess your suitability and discuss potential risks.

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