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 »

Preparing for Breast Augmentation

Cosmetic surgery is becoming increasingly popular due to the growing desire of women to feel good about their appearance, body shape and contour. Breast augmentation (also known as Breast Implants) is one of the most common aesthetic procedures sought by women in Australia and the world. Whether you have small breasts or a flat chest, or you desire a bigger size, breast augmentation can give you results to suit your desires.
If you are considering Breast Augmentation, proper preparation can bring you the best possible outcome. Here are some of the best ways to prepare for breast augmentation surgery:
1. First step: Consulting a Cosmetic Surgeon
Before anything else, consulting an experienced Cosmetic Surgeon for your breast augmentation plans is one of the most significant steps in achieving best results. Look for a Cosmetic Surgeon with appropriate qualifications and experience and who is associated with the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery. You and your Cosmetic Surgeon can discuss your expectations and desired outcome. The interaction between you and your surgeon will facilitate and individualize your breast augmentation specific to your needs. For you to be able to achieve a successful outcome, you and your Cosmetic Surgeon should have open communication regarding your history, reasons for wanting breast implants, and having realistic expectations. 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 »

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 »

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 »