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10 Things you should know before having breast implants

Is your surgeon a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and a member of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons? Does your surgeon specialise in Breast implants surgery? How many Breast operations has your surgeon performed? What implants does your surgeon use, and are they FDA approved? How long will your…

Are you ready for a Tummy Tuck?

A tummy tuck or Abdominoplasty, is an effective procedure that removes the roll of fat and excess skin that sits on the lower tummy. In a complete abdominoplasty I also repair the abdominal muscles, reposition the belly button and perform some hip liposuction. This is not minor surgery. Most of our clients stay in hospital for between 2…

Will two different surgeons produce the same results?

No. We are all different in our own ways, the way we walk, talk, the way we hold a knife and fork and eat is different. Racing car drivers, golfers and tennis players all perform differently too. We perform tasks differently and when a surgeon performs an operation, they too will perform differently to one another. …

What happens after my Consultation?

Did you get all of your questions answered? If not then come and see Dr Jane again (no charge for second consultations). Jot down any questions you think of before you come in to ensure you cover it all. If you felt comfortable with Dr Jane and all your questions about your surgery were answered, the next…

Six Interesting Facts of Plastic Surgery

Discover some interesting facts about plastic surgery! The word “Plastic” is derived from the Greek plasikos, meaning “to mold”. The term surgery is derived from the Greekkheirourgos, kheir = hand and, ergon=work. The first recorded nose job is found in ancient Indian Sanskrit texts dating to 600 B.C. Physicians would reconstruct noses by cutting…

Forums – For Or Against

I started writing this blog after being startled at the advice being posted on various forums, about all kinds of surgery. This advice was completely unrelated to a regulatory body, for example, ASAPS. The forums displayed advice from people who had or are considering undergoing a cosmetic or plastic surgery procedure. An example of one of these blogs…

Home Skincare

Yes, we would all love to have professional facials every week but realistically who has the time, money or energy? Most research now points to the fact that small habits that we do daily have a huge impact on our health and wellbeing (Reference: Cheat the Clock by Margaret Webb Pressler; The Washington Post). These habits are…

Frequently asked questions about Labiaplasty

Will the procedure need to be done in a hospital? Yes, your procedure will be performed in an accredited, safe, state of the art hospital. Will I need a general anaesthetic? Yes. This is 2013 and anaesthetics are now much safer that years or decades before. Your specialist anaesthetist who is highly qualified and experienced will…

Plastic vs Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic surgery Cosmetic (or sometimes called Aesthetic) surgery is a ‘type’ of plastic surgery, and probably the most talked about in recent times. Cosmetic surgery is more a choice to change an aspect of ourselves or our appearance rather than surgery, which is medically necessary. Examples of cosmetic surgery include: Breast Implants; Liposuction; Rhinoplasty, for…

Purify the Soul: Define Your Form

With an image-focused media that drives the force of a society obsessed, women are becoming confused about something they should have total confidence in: their bodies… With a constant media push, now there are almost no boundaries when it comes to a woman’s options to enhance her femininity and reveal her inner beauty. My name…

True Femininity: Seduction, Attraction, Perfection

Enhancing your femininity means discovering your true self… Cosmetic surgery has long been used to solve both aesthetic issues and problems that cause discomfort both to your physical being and your inner self. I am Dr Jane Paterson; a female plastic surgeon who understands your true body desires so we can work together to help…

The Importance of Fasting

If you are having a surgical procedure, it is important to fast beforehand so it does not interfere with anaesthetic… In almost all types of anaesthesia it is important that you do not have anything to eat or drink at least 8 hours before an operation. During an anaesthetic the body relaxes, including different muscles…

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