Dr Xaftellis, affectionately called Dr Argie by her patients, graduated from the University of Western Australia in 1995 and worked as a general practioner with special interests in emergency medicine, weight loss and dermatology.

She began cosmetic medicine in 1998 at the first laser hair clinic in Perth. Since that time she has broadened her interests to include wrinkle therapies such as wrinkle relaxers and dermal fillers, sclerotherapy for spider veins, chemical peeling, acne treatments, lipolysis/mesotherapy and liposculpture. Dr Argie was an early member of the Cosmetic Physician Society of Australasia and is also a Fellow of the Australian College of Cosmetic Surgery (the highest qualifications possible in Australia).

She regularly attends cosmetic conferences on the latest advances and lecture doctors in advanced resuscitation procedures. She has a keen interest in anti-aging medicine and is a member of the Australasian Academy of Anti-aging, a branch of the American and World societies. At present Dr Argie continues to work as a general practioner to maintain her general medical skills and knowledge. This also allows her to continue teaching medical students which she loves. Dr Argie believes that the key to good health is a balance of the physical, emotional and spiritual. For this reason she continues to instruct aerobics and pilates, and attends regular meditation.

Dr Argie with Dr Pierre Fournier, the founder of modern liposuction at the ACCS Conference 2005

Dr Argie with Dr. Antonio Baccio (Italian pioneer of Liposurgery), Dr Gustavo Leiberschoff (top Argentinian surgeon) at The Masters Course in Liposuction 2005

Dr Argie feels that cosmetic improvement help to maintain psychological health by improving confidence to allow a person’s true inner beauty to shine. Nature has gifted us all with unique features. The procedures that she performs act to enhance and maintain these features through the aging process. A process, which is unfortunately accelerated by the Australian sun.

Together with Dr Michael Zacharia (President of ACCS) and Dr Antonio Baccio

Before undergoing any procedure, Dr Argie recommends that her patients first form a realistic desirable result in their mind. Through the consultation process, she explores how the desired outcome can be achieved and any risks involved. Despite cosmetic medicine being one of the safest fields of medicine, any medical procedure runs the risk of adverse reactions. Some are preventable while others are not, no matter how experienced your physician. What should be important is the ongoing care of your doctor and their staff. The patient should feel comfortable to call at any time with any question concerning their treatment and supported in the event of any adverse events. Dr Argie personally feels very strongly about such patient care and aims to provide it regardless of whether the procedure is simple or complex. Her guarantee is safety, support and satisfaction for her patients.