A Closer Look at Breast Implants in Sydney and Adelaide

Many people travel to Sydney or Adelaide for Cosmetic Surgery, the most popular being breast implant surgery. The demand for breast implants has increased as the surgery has become more accessible to a wider range of women. Achieving the best and most satisfactory results relies on effective communication and planning with a fully qualified and experienced Cosmetic Surgeon.

Before you decide to pursue breast implant surgery, there are some important factors you should consider. As with any type of surgery, it is imperative that you completely understand the entire process, from your initial consultation and preoperative planning, to the operation itself and post operative care and follow up. The first step is to have a consultation with a qualified and experienced Cosmetic Surgeon. During your initial consultation, your Cosmetic Surgeon will discuss and explain to you everything you need to know about the surgery. You will be provided with information about what will happen before, during and after your breast implant surgery. Your Cosmetic Surgeon will make recommendations about what you can achieve in light of your desires and expectations. Read More »

A sneak peek into Breast Implants in Sydney

Sydney is becoming increasingly popular as a destination for people seeking Cosmetic Surgery. Thousands of women from across Australia and overseas travel to Sydney to undergo Cosmetic procedures each year. The most common Cosmetic Surgery is breast implants or breast augmentation surgery. If this is something in which you are interested, it is important to become familiar with the types of breast implants available.

Breast implants vary in terms of their shape, size, projection, structure, composition and shell. All the different types of implants have a basic structure of a shell and filler. The breast implant shell can vary in its composition, surface and thickness; for example a smooth shell compared with a textured or ‘fuzzy’ shell. Textured breast implants have been heavily promoted in recent years. They are a suitable option for some women but not usually appropriate for everyone. Read More »

Cosmetic Surgery for a Newer and Rejuvenated You!

Many people are seeking to enhance and rejuvenate their appearance and Cosmetic Surgery is now more widely available, accessible and affordable. Certified Cosmetic Surgeons maintain up to date knowledge and techniques, and with continued research and experience, techniques continue to be refined and improved to create natural and aesthetically pleasing results with less invasive procedures.

Men and women have different reasons for pursuing Cosmetic Surgery, whether it is to achieve a more youthful appearance to reflect one’s outlook and personality, to achieve a certain body proportion or shape, or to restore or rejuvenate one’s appearance. Often patients are everyday people seeking to restore their body shape, sometimes after significant weight loss or often mums who want their bodies to return to their pre-pregnancy shape and size. What is important for a person considering Cosmetic Surgery is that the individual is doing it for himself or herself and not for other people. It is also vital to have realistic goals and expectations of what Cosmetic Surgery can achieve, and a certified Cosmetic Surgeon will discuss your goals and potential outcomes of Cosmetic Surgery with you in detail.

People who have had successful Cosmetic Surgery describe an increase in their self-esteem and self confidence, which has a positive impact on their everyday interactions in work and social situations.
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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 »

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 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
• where your surgery is to be performed Read More »