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Should breast lift be performed with explant?
Breast implant removal Breast augmentation is the most commonly performed cosmetic surgical procedure in Australia. Although it has a very high satisfaction rate, there are some women who later wish to remove their breast implants. The procedure to remove breast implants is called an explant. Sometimes, an explant is performed alone, while in other cases, it’s combined with a breast
Study shows that labiaplasty has a significant functional benefit
Labiaplasty For those who are dissatisfied with the shape or size of their breasts or abdomen, they are often aware that plastic surgery could be an option for addressing these concerns. However, many women don’t realize that plastic surgery can also be performed on other parts of the body. Labiaplasty is a procedure that reshapes the labia minora, which are
How can you remove excess skin after weight loss?
Body lift Losing a significant amount of weight is not easy. Some people are able to achieve it through being very dedicated to lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise. Others choose bariatric surgery to help them lose the excess weight. Most people who decide to lose a lot of weight are primarily hoping to feel better and be healthier,
How can breast asymmetry be corrected?
Miranda Kogarah breast asymmetry correction Although we may like to think of our bodies as symmetrical, the truth is that no one’s body actually has perfect symmetry. A small degree of asymmetry is normal and not noticeable. However, when the asymmetry is more significant, it can have a significant effect on a person’s life. Women who have breast asymmetry may
What if I want to change the size of my implants?
Breast implant exchange Many women who have had breast augmentation feel satisfied with the outcome. However, there are some women who later decide that they want to change the size of their implants. They may wish that they’d gone larger or smaller in the first place, or they may have found that their aesthetic preferences have changed over time, and
What’s the best placement for breast augmentation incisions?
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a very personalized procedure, and each woman must make a variety of choices (in consultation with her surgeon) during the planning process. One of these is the location for the incisions. Every surgical procedure does leave scars, and so the choice of where the incisions are will determine where those scars will be. There are
What’s the difference between a facelift and a brow lift?
Facelifts As people age, the signs of aging are often visible on the face. They’re more obvious in some people than others. Those who are bothered by looking older than they feel may turn to cosmetic surgery. Among the options are a facelift and a brow lift. These procedures are both designed to address the visible signs of aging on
Will I have scars after my rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure to reshape the nose. It may be performed for cosmetic or functional reasons, or a combination of both. With a surgical procedure performed in such a visible location, most people considering rhinoplasty are understandably concerned about the scars that may result from the surgery. Fortunately, rhinoplasty doesn’t leave a noticeable scar. In some cases,
What are highly cohesive silicone breast implants?
Breast Augmentation Women now have many choices to make when planning a breast augmentation procedure, allowing them to adapt the procedure to meet their needs. One of the newer developments in the field has been highly cohesive silicone implants, sometimes known as “gummy bear” implants. Many of our patients have heard about these, and want to know more. What does
Nipple correction surgery
While many women desire to change the size of their breasts (either via breast augmentation or breast reduction), there are also some women who are not happy with other aspects of their breast appearance. For some women, the appearance of the nipple may be a concern. There are plastic surgery procedures available that can help to change the appearance of
Do you have abdominal muscle separation?
Abdominoplasty The desire for a flat tummy is nearly universal. However, a variety of different issues can make it hard for some people to achieve. Even after they lose any excess weight, so that there’s not much fat on the abdomen, there are still some people who find that their belly “pooches” out. Women who have been pregnant may find
Should you place your breast implants under or over the muscle?
Breast augmentation While some women are born with naturally full breasts, others find that their breasts are smaller than they would like. Unfortunately, there are no exercises, supplements, or topical creams that will cause the breasts to grow larger. For women who are unsatisfied with their breast size and would like to increase it, breast augmentation is the only proven
All about the Vectra 3D imaging camera
Wollongong and Bowral plastic surgery If you’re considering having plastic surgery, then you’ve probably been thinking about what you would look like afterward. Of course, it’s not possible to predict exactly what your outcome will be. However, there’s a technology that can make a difference in helping to visualize the results of any cosmetic procedure. We use this advanced technology
Should you choose liposuction or a tummy tuck?
Tummy tuck or liposuction? A slim, toned tummy is considered a sign of health and fitness, and nearly everyone (whether male or female) desires this. There are a lucky few who are able to achieve this through exercise and a healthy diet. However, many people find that doing crunches and reducing their sugar intake do help them feel better within
Textured vs smooth implants: how can you choose?
Breast implants Breast augmentation is a very personalized procedure, with many different decisions to make as you plan your procedure. One of these is whether you want smooth or textured implants. There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this; there are pros and cons to each, and which one is better really depends on the situation. Here are a few things
