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 »

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 »

Things that Every Woman Should Know About Breast Lift Surgery

Breast lift, also known as ‘mastopexy’, refers to the procedure which raises and firms the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue. The ultimate aim of this type of Cosmetic Surgery is to return the breasts to a more natural shape and volume. The procedure is typically performed to correct droopy or sagging breasts which can occur as a result of childbirth and breast feeding or due to the effects of gravity and the aging process.

Women who are considering Breast lift surgery must bear in mind that its overall success and safety depends on complete candidness during the initial consultation. The Cosmetic Surgeon will ask you a number of questions regarding your health and lifestyle. Other pertinent questions that you may need to answer include why you want the surgery, your expectations and desired outcome. Prior to the surgery, you may be required to undergo a medical examination or get pathology testing, quit smoking, refrain from taking aspirin and anti-inflammatory drugs as these increase the risk of bleeding. Read More »

What women need to know about Breast Lift

Breast lift, technically known as mastopexy, refers to a surgical procedure specifically designed to lift the breasts back to their natural position on the chest. Breast lift surgery may include the repositioning of the nipple-areola complex. It may also involve the removal of skin or lifting of the breast tissue. Breast lift may be done as a single procedure, or in combination with other Cosmetic Surgery such as breast augmentation or breast implants.

Ptosis, the technical term for drooping or sagging of the breasts, is part of the aging process of the female body. It may also be the result of pregnancy and breast feeding or significant weight loss. Breast ptosis can significantly affect a woman’s body image, self esteem and self confidence. Breast lift is becoming increasingly popular among women who wish to improve their body contour and shape. In some cases, breast augmentation or the use of breast implants is used in conjunction with a breast lift to restore or increase breast volume and shape. Read More »

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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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 »

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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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