Plastic Surgery Procedures

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

A surgical quote involves many parties, such as the surgeon, anaesthetist, surgical assistant, hospitals and the operating theatres, all of which work independently of each other. Your quote will show the total cost you need to pay, the Medicare rebate for the operation, and the total out-of-pocket cost. If operations qualify for a Medicare rebate they are given…

The rise of the ‘designer vagina’ has women flocking to cosmetic clinics for a nip/tuck in their intimate areas… Australian society tells women that our breasts and other feminine areas such as our vulvas are areas of the body that require not only to be covered, but also to be perfected. This double standard has…

There are many people who work in the operating theatre, and for your peace of mind we have highlighted their roles… Theatre orderly – will transport you from the admission area through to the anaesthetic area before you go into the operating theatre. Theatre technician – will assist in positioning you comfortably and safely for the…

The female breast can move and stretch up to 20 cm during exercise. However the ligaments in the breast, known as the Coopers Ligaments, are unable to stretch to match this force, even during moderate exercise. With continual stretching of these ligaments together with the decrease in skin elasticity, and the continuous affects of gravity, our breasts…

If you are happy to go ahead with surgery after your consultation with Dr Paterson, we will give you a package containing all the information you will need… An important factor for you is feeling comfortable with your surgeon and, confident that you have had all your questions answered so you can make an informed…