Breast Reduction and Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

Whilst we so often hear about women seeking Cosmetic Surgery to obtain breast implants and increase the size of their breasts, many women are choosing Cosmetic Surgery to obtain a breast reduction and or a breast lift.

For these women, their large breasts can be uncomfortable, cumbersome and painful. Other women describe how their large breasts limit their ability to exercise comfortably and without embarrassment, or how they struggle to find clothes to fit them that they like or find attractive.

Some women have always had large breasts and some women find their breasts become disproportionately large following pregnancy and breast feeding. These women require a breast reduction and lift.

Other women find that they previously had large breasts, however, following breast feeding the breasts have “deflated” and lost volume and ultimately sag due to the redundant skin. A breast lift and occasionally breast augmentation as well will help women achieve a natural and shapely breast.
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Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)

Women who choose to have breast implants for breast enlargement surgery do so for a number of reasons. They may be unhappy with the size of their breasts and with having a ‘flat’ chest. Or they are women who have had a baby and breastfed, and have found their breasts have lost shape and volume. The majority of women are either seeking to enhance or restore their breast volume and shape.

Breast augmentation surgery should be performed by a certified Cosmetic Surgeon. Initial consultations are critical for discussion with your Cosmetic Surgeon as to your expectations and what surgery can achieve. Consultations should include discussion of your medical history, what you are seeking to achieve, and the Cosmetic Surgeon’s recommendations for your options.

Usually you are able to ‘try’ some breast implants to get an idea of the size and shape achievable if you decide to proceed with a Breast Augmentation. To help this process it is helpful to wear a well fitting bra (the breast implants are placed inside your bra) and a fitted t-shirt. Read More »

The Bare Aesthetics of Face Lift Surgery: Rejuvenated, Refreshed and Natural

The process of aging is literally written on our faces. We can’t stop the process of aging, but there are increased options to rejuvenate and refresh our appearance. Our face is the first part of our body people notice and can leave a lasting impression. Many people, men and women, seek to pursue Face lift surgery as a means to achieve a refreshed and more youthful appearance, often wanting their appearance to reflect the way they feel. How often does someone say you look tired, and then you feel tired? Contrast this with being told you look well!

Prior to pursuing Face Lift surgery, there are various things to consider.

It is important to seek a consultation with a certified practicing Cosmetic Surgeon who is experienced in performing Face Lift surgery and can provide information about the various techniques available. Face lift surgery should not be a ‘one size fits all’ approach. Each individual’s characteristics and concerns should be evaluated by the Cosmetic Surgeon. Read More »

The Bare Aesthetics of Breast Augmentation

Also known as breast augmentation mammoplasty, breast enhancement or breast implants, breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that involves the insertion of breast implants to increase breast volume and size and enhance breast shape. Many women desire bigger, fuller breasts to enhance their silhouette and proportions. Often women seek breast implants to restore volume and shape to their breasts following pregnancy and breast feeding that has left the breasts lacking in volume and sagging. In these cases, it is also sometimes recommended to perform a breast lift. Obviously putting an implant in an already sagging or droopy breast will only add weight and result in the breast sagging further. In this instance, a breast lift will address the sag or droop and the use of a breast implant will restore volume and shape.

Deciding to have breast augmentation surgery is a major decision. It is extremely important for a woman considering breast implants to be fully aware and informed about the procedure. This includes the safety of the procedure, understanding the choice of available breast implants, the placement of the breast implants and the surgical procedure and technique best suited to you. Read More »

Tummy Tucks(Abdominoplasty) and Liposuction

Everyone wants to feel their body looks healthy, sexy and toned. Many women and men are unhappy with their tummy or abdomen due to the presence of excess skin and tissue. Often these individuals have tried diet and exercise and found a pocket of skin and fat in the lower abdomen that just doesn’t seem to go away. Typically women are concerned and self-conscious about the ‘pocket’ of skin and tissue that remains following one or more pregnancies. Often these men and women are uncomfortable in clothes, self conscious about the skin and tissue that overhangs their pants, let alone wearing swimwear that leaves nothing to the imagination.

Cosmetic Surgery can address these issues. An Abdominoplasty, more commonly referred to as a ‘tummy tuck’, is the surgery that removes excess skin and tissue, restoring the stomach to a flat, smooth and toned shape. A good Cosmetic Surgeon will aim to hide incisions in an area covered by underwear. The extent of an Abdominoplasty depends on the patient; for example, how much excess skin and tissue requires removal or whether the underlying muscle also needs tightening. These issues are discussed in a consultation with the Cosmetic Surgeon. A Tummy Tuck should not be perceived as an option to achieve weight loss. 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 »

Tummy Tuck(Abdominoplasty),Liposuction,Male Breast Reduction(Gynaecomastia)

Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

Following childbirth and significant weight loss there are areas of fat deposition which are difficult to reduce despite regular exercise and dieting. The abdominal muscles are still lax and will bulge despite doing exercises to strengthen the “stomach muscles”.Abdominoplasty(Tummy Tuck) is the surgical procedure which removes the excess fat and skin apron that is otherwise difficult to reduce via conventional exercises. It is not a procedure or an alternative for weight reduction or as management for obesity.

Abdominoplasty is often combined with liposuction/liposculpture to contour the thorax and abdomen to give patients a defined and aesthetically pleasing figure.A Tummy Tuck requires a lower abdominal incision and can incorporate old caesarean scars with the added benefit of removal of some of the stretch marks. Patients should be aware that scar formation will occur; every effort is made to keep the scar within the underwear or clothing line.

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Breast Augmentation: How It Can Help You

Given that breasts are an important feature of a woman’s appearance, it is inevitable that some women will feel conscious about the size and shape of their breasts. Women with smaller breasts are often looking to increase their size. Women with breasts that have lost volume and shape due to pregnancy or weight loss often seek to restore them to their former shape or correct their proportions. Breast augmentation surgery using breast implants can address these issues, often resulting in increasing a woman’s self confidence in her appearance.

Aesthetic Improvement

Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries for women. It improves the overall appearance of a person by giving a shapelier contour. Women with small breasts sometime feel that their body is not balanced; breast augmentation can provide this balance by achieving body proportion. The surgery will also enhance the definition of the body giving a more feminine appearance. Often women report that altering their breast size and shape gives them increased clothing options and the ability to wear clothes that they felt unable to wear or consider prior to surgery (such as bikinis). Read More »

Breast Reduction Benefits

Whilst many women seek to increase their breast size, having large breasts can come with its own set of issues. Large breasts can make a woman feel ungainly, unbalanced and out of proportion. In addition to causing neck and back pain, large breasts also make certain exercises embarrassing. Breast reduction and lift surgery is the appropriate procedure that will address these issues and for many women improve their quality of life.

Preparing for Surgery

One of the most common breast reduction surgery techniques involves using an anchor-shape incision. This technique involves an incision encircling the areola before going downward vertically; it will then follow the curve of the crease under the breast. Any excess skin and breast tissue will be removed. As a result, the skin will be used as a brassiere to redrape and contour the breast. Read More »

Breast Enlargement Sydney: Important considerations

A woman’s breasts play a significant role in defining body image and femininity. Breast enlargement or breast implants are a common procedure sought by many women to address issues of size and shape as a means of improving their self image and self confidence.

Before you make the decision to pursue breast augmentation surgery, there are many factors to consider. One of the first steps is the choice of Cosmetic Surgeon. When finding your surgeon, you need to take into account the following factors:

• the qualifications and training of the Cosmetic Surgeon
• whether the surgeon is a member of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery(ACCS)
• the work of the Cosmetic Surgeon – it is usually possible to see photographic examples indicating the quality of their work (remembering of course that every patient is different and has a different outcome)
• the information with which your Cosmetic Surgeon provides you, including recommendations based on your personal characteristics and desires and a surgical assessment of what is achievable and appropriate
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