Amber Moncrieff

Amber is our Practice Director. She and Dr Moncrieff founded Hunter Plastic Surgery together in 2009.

Amber previously held senior roles in business and politics in Sydney and Canberra. She holds a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) and degrees in Law and Commerce.

The focus Amber has on service and continued learning in our practice was recognised when she accepted the 2017 Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Award for Business Person of the Year and the Customer Service by a Whole Business Award, both of which she also took out in 2016! She has also accepted multiple awards in previous years including the 2015 Hunter Business Chamber Award for Small Business Customer Service and the 2015 MyFaceMyBody Best Practice Team Award.

Amber is also heavily involved in our industry and 2014 she co-founded the non-profit Plastics Practice Managers group to help provide support, facilitate sharing and helping her counterparts around the country shine. As part of the PPM she has co-hosted sell-out workshops and webinars aimed at raising service standards in Plastic Surgery practices across Australia. She now runs a new group for over 60 managers and surgeons from aesthetically focused plastic surgery clinics.

Amber and Dr Moncrieff are also passionate supporters of a variety of charities in Newcastle and beyond. The past year they have supported the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Bravehearts (child protection advocates), Interplast and the Hunter Domestic Violence Service. See more on our community commitment page.

And Amber invests her own time into community initiatives including as a regular guest board member of Awesome Newcastle and a volunteer ethics teacher as part of the Primary Ethics program in primary schools.

Some of Amber's recent career highlights and training is outlined below:

Jessica Laing

Our warm and knowledgeable Practice Manager, Jessica, has been assisting patients with their surgical journey since 2010.

Jessica has a passion for providing great service which was recognised when she was awarded as providing the Best Individual Customer Service in Lake Macquarie in 2017. She was a top 3 Finalist in the 2019 Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards in the Young Employee category.

She is an expert in our breast and body services, knowledge which she is happy to share during the Vectra surgery simulation appointments she offers women considering breast enhancement or reduction.

Jessica is a proud member of the Australian Association of Practice Management.

Some of Jessica's recent training and career highlights are outlined below:

Melissa Sestan

Melissa is a highly qualified Registered Nurse with a specific interest in cosmetic nursing. After completing a Bachelor of Nursing at the University of Newcastle and a post graduate certificate in Critical Care Nursing, Melissa spent 12 years in public health working in the Intensive Care Unit at the John Hunter Hospital and as part of the Hunter New England Retrieval service team before pursuing her passion for cosmetic nursing.

Melissa joined the Renew Medispa team in 2012 with considerable cosmetic nursing experience. She is a specialist in non-surgical injectables and has a strong following for her warmth and expert results. Her artistic ability and attention to detail have contributed to her success as a cosmetic injector. Melissa has completed training in a number of dermal therapies, including her focus areas of anti-wrinkle and filler injections.

Alecia Baker

Alecia joined us as our Practice Nurse in 2018. She is a Registered Nurse with extensive experience in nursing and patient management in some of the busiest hospital settings in the Hunter! She really cares about helping our patients become healthy and happy. Her kind and calm manner help them feel comfortable during their journey with us.

Some of Alecia's recent training and career highlight are outlined below.

Alicia Green

Alicia is a Dermal Therapist who joined us in 2014.

Alicia has formal Beauty Therapy qualifications and completed her Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science in 2015. She is also an accredited CoolSculpting Therapist.

She is an outgoing and friendly woman who makes her clients feel at ease. She is a mum of a beautiful toddler and we love seeing her balance her family at home and her ‘family’ (including many loyal patients) at work!

Some of her recent training and career highlights are below.

Alesha Croker

Alesha is a Cosmetic Therapist who joined us in 2016

Alesha completed her Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science in 2016. She is also an accredited CoolSculpting Therapist.

She is a great mix of being very professional but also calm and welcoming, so she quickly puts our patients at ease and helps them find the best options to achieve their skin and body goals.

Lynne Brodie

Lynne is a Dermal Therapist who joined us in 2018. She loves everything about skin and health, as well as her two busy boys at home!

Lynne completed her Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science in 2018.

Kylie Clarke

Kylie joined us as a Medical Receptionist in 2018 after a decade of experience in medical administration roles. She was attracted to the role after experiencing #MoncrieffMagic for herself in 2017, having had a tummy tuck, thigh and arm lifts and breast reduction with Dr Moncrieff following significant weight loss. She loves helping other women on their journey of transformation!

Lily Wang

Lily joined us as our Marketing/Administrative Assistant in 2018.