Common Cosmetic Surgery Performed in Sydney

Cosmetic surgery is common and available to many patients especially in progressive countries such as Australia. The desire for people to look and feel good has been steadily increasing. Cosmetic surgery not only enhances one’s self-esteem but also has its health benefits. In Sydney, the most common procedures are breast augmentation, liposuction, and Rhinoplasty. Other common cosmetic surgery procedures for both males and females include face lift, neck lift, and tummy tuck (Abdominoplasty).

Breast augmentation using breast implants, typically silicone implants, is currently the most popular and common cosmetic surgery performed in Sydney. This procedure involves the insertion of implants to enlarge and enhance a woman’s breasts. This requires only a few days of recovery and has very good rates of success and high satisfaction. Read More »

Are you interested in a Face lift?

Face lift, also known as rhytidectomy, is one of the cosmetic surgery procedures performed to address evident signs of aging in the face and neck, to give the patient a refreshed and rejuvenated appearance. Typically patients who seek Face lift surgery are those who have genetic, chronological or environmental signs of facial aging.

Non-surgical and less invasive facial rejuvenation treatments, such as Botox® or Dermal Fillers, are temporary measures to address the signs of aging such as wrinkles, frown lines and volume loss. Face lift surgery offers longer lasting refreshed and rejuvenated results.

There are a number of techniques to perform Face lift surgery, with varied results and success. Macs lift; S Lift and Thread lift offer quick “lunch time” Face lifts. They temporarily address the sagging skin but not the sagging underlying primary soft tissues. These procedures are also restricted by the kind of patient for whom they are appropriate. They are normally youthful patients with minimum wrinkles, sagging or sun damage and thick skin. However, as the results are only temporary, many patients are unsatisfied longer term and seek correction with a comprehensive Face lift at a later date. Read More »

TIPS FOR A SAFE AND SUCCESSFUL FACE LIFT

A face lift, otherwise known as a rhytidectomy, is a cosmetic surgery procedure resulting in a refreshed and rejuvenated look, specifically for men and women who are seeking to address the signs of aging. The procedure normally involves the excision of excess facial skin and the re-draping of the skin on the face and neck.

If you are among the many people who are contemplating face lift surgery, there are certain things you should consider in your quest for a rejuvenated and refreshed appearance. First, try to learn as much as you can about the procedure. It is important to familiarize yourself with the different options available so you can discuss with your surgeon how your needs and expectations can be addressed. There are two types of face lift; the traditional face lift and the mini face lift. The latter is usually appropriate for younger patients who have less excess facial skin than the traditional face lift patient. It also uses a smaller incision and concentrates on smoothing the middle section of the face more than the neck or chin area. Read More »

Face Lift and Neck Lift

The Fogli & Baker Face Lift & Neck Lift Procedure

Our faces age for many reasons. Heredity plays a role, as does gravity, which tends to pull soft facial tissues downward. In time our cheeks begin to sag, the crease running from the nostrils to the sides of the mouth is accentuated, and our jaw line and chin lose their smooth, refined appearance. As we age we also tend to lose some of out facial fat and our skin loses some of its elasticity, leading to more sagging of our features.

Exposure to ultraviolet light plays a role as well. Indeed, people who live in tropical climates, where the sun is strongest, often have prematurely aged skin, irrespective of their ethnic characteristics. In these areas, people may seek face lifts in their forties or even younger.

First described over 60 years ago, face lifts smooth and redefine the contour of the neck and jaw line to create a younger, more vital appearance.Years of research and experience have led to an increasingly sophisticated understanding of the ageing process, the more subtle elements in facial anatomy and the technical ways to restore a balanced and more youthful appearance. Read More »