Plastic Surgery Procedures

One of the most commonly requested and most predictably successful Plastic Surgery procedures is a Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammaplasty) The medical term for large breasts is macromastia.  The symptoms can include: Chronic neck pain Back and shoulder pain Chest wall pain Headaches, migraines Poor posture Shoulder grooving Tingling in…

Facial wrinkles form in our skin when we use our underlying muscles to form facial expressions. For example, when we smile, the lines around our eyes become prominent, and when we frown the vertical line between our eyebrows becomes noticeable.   As we age, and as we repeat these muscle movements these lines become more permanent…

The ageing lips Our lips have an extremely thin outer layer, which becomes progressively thinner as the body ages. Over time the corners of the mouth can also begin to droop and the v-shaped area in the middle of the upper lip (known as the Cupid’s Bow) begins to flatten out.  Vertical lip lines due…

A Specialist Plastic Surgeon is a Commonwealth accredited plastic surgeon, trained and qualified to perform invasive cosmetic and re-constructive surgery in public and private hospitals, and accredited day surgeries. In Australia, the national Medical Board states that the “Specialist Plastic Surgeon” title can only be used by FRACS (Fellow of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons)…

Even with so many options, asking your surgeon the right questions and sharing expectations and any concerns you have is one of the most important steps in getting the individual aesthetic results that is right for you. Please consider the following important questions for discussion at your consultation: GETTING STARTED How many breast augmentation procedures does the…

With so many breast implant options, the NATRELLE Collection makes it easier for your surgeon to match the right implant for your unique shape and body tissue. IMPLANT SHAPE The NATRELLE Collection offers a variety of implant styles. The right shape for you is a balance between the aesthetic outcome you desire and what your…

Everyone’s body is different. Even the smallest difference is important when it comes to selecting the right kind of breast implant. Before your surgeon recommends an implant, he or she may perform a series of comprehensive measurements and evaluate your skin and breast tissue characteristics.  These measurements play a key role in determining what kind…

Before embarking on your breast implant journey it is best to ask yourself a few questions… Surgeons believe that to be a good candidate for breast implant surgery, you should: EDUCATE YOURSELF Many women begin by asking friends and family who have had breast implant surgery and some also turn to internet for information.  The most…

When it comes to understanding your breast implant treatment, it is best to understand where the materials stemmed from… 2006: Based on new data, FDA approved silicone gel-filled breast implants for use in the USA 2001: Gel-filled implants were included on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods 1999: Breast Augmentation and Reconstruction clinical study by Allergan…

It happens. The kids are still asleep, the house is quiet you get up and look in the mirror and think “what has happened to my body over the last 10 years?” The harsh reality (of which no one ever tells you beforehand), is that pregnancy, childbirth and breast feeding take a toll on the…

These days there are mountains of bras being advertised for their support and “shock absorption”.  But why do we really need a sports bra that provides such support? The answers are in our anatomy.  There are no muscles within the breast – only the skin and delicate Cooper’s ligaments, which support the breast tissue. Once…