Plastic Surgery Procedures

Breast implants whether they are Saline filled or Silicone Gel will most likely need to be removed and replaced at some point in the future due to any one of a number of reasons.  The female breast changes dramatically over the course of your life time.  For many naturally occurring  reasons: hormones, pregnancy, breast feeding, weight…

When you first begin to consider having plastic or cosmetic surgery performed it is advisable to have a clear goal of what you want to achieve.  When you are clear about the outcome you desire you will be able to communicate this clearly to your surgeon.   Let’s look at Breast Augmentation as an example Write out a list of…

This information is intended as a guideline only Following Discharge from Hospital It is normal to leave the hospital feeling a little tired or ‘groggy’, which is due mainly to the anaesthetic. This can take up to 24 hours to be eliminated from your body, and is the reason why you should not drive, operate machinery…

Juvéderm®  VOLIFT Is a new dermal filler that produces real results, feels softer and can last longer! Over time the cheeks, chin and jawline show signs of ageing with a loss of volume or definition, gravity, and the appearance of static wrinkles or folds such as deep nasolabial folds (the line from the nose to…

Plastic Surgery is a delicate specialty.  A fine balance between science and art.  A balance between improving a patient’s appearance and creating a scar. As a surgeon, whenever I place an incision on a patient, I create a scar.  This scar is permanent so it is essential that the improvement in the patient’s appearance can justify the…

Have you always wanted to enquire about Labioplasty yet feared picking up the phone to enquire or dreaded asking your doctor for fear of being rejected? This documentary is filmed around the topic of Labioplasty, the way we view our bodies, the myths & realities, and the surgical options. Watch a preview of it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZO9W8NnMVx8

Kate Middleton has just started her journey into motherhood. Through the lens of paparazzi photos, we may be under the illusion that royalty and celebrity mums bounce back to their pre pregnancy selves instantaneously. It is so important to understand that these changes take time. After the birth of a child it takes months for…

In the USA, Breast Augmentation surgery (Breast enlargement) is the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure with over 250,000 operations performed last year. The choices for women were either traditional silicone or saline implants. Until now… The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has recently approved a new breast implant, the Form Stable Implant. Form Stable Implants are designed to mimic…

Women are often concerned about the effect breastfeeding could have on the appearance of their breasts, especially after they have invested in breast augmentation. A new study presented in San Diego by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, found that breastfeeding does not worsen or cause breasts to sag in women with breast implants. The study found that…

A woman’s breast size, shape and position changes throughout her life.  The effects of pregnancy, breast feeding, changes in weight and importantly the effects of gravity – over the course of time, all cause the breast to droop (ptosis). Anything that causes the breast skin to stretch will ultimately cause ptosis or breast sagging.  Weight…

The consultation 1. The Appointment. Your confidential appointment can be arranged several ways.  Either by phoning our office on 9429 3343, by email to reception@drjanepaterson.com.au or via facebook/drjanepaterson.  Please allow an hour for your appointment. 2. Questionnaire. In order to get to know you, we like to know a little about your health and your medical history.  Sit down in our office and…

Breast Augmentation or Breast Enlargement surgery has always been one of the most popular cosmetic procedures performed around the world and remains so today. For someone considering breast enlargement surgery, there are many options and many choices. Implant Type. There are two basic types of implant – either saline filled or silicone gel filled.  All implants…