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Demystifying Medical Qualifications – What is a specialist Plastic Surgeon?

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)…

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The right questions to help you make the right choice

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…

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NATRELLE Breast Implants by Allergan

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…

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Information to help find the right fit for you

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…

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Are breast implants right for you?

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…

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The History of silicone gel-filled breast implants

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…

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Reclaim Your Confidence and Youth

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…

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What’s the big deal about a good sports Bra?

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…

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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…

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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…

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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. …

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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…

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