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 »

Important Facts about Breast Augmentation and Enlargement

Breast Augmentation and Enlargement is a sought after cosmetic surgery procedure, with women all over the world choosing this surgery for a variety of reasons. No matter what your reason, the most important step is finding an experienced Cosmetic Surgeon to perform the breast augmentation.

Like any surgery, breast Implant surgery has risks and complications. Potential issues may include hardening of the breasts, uneven breasts, infection and rippling. These risks are minimised when surgery is performed by an experienced and fully qualified Cosmetic Surgeon. Read More »

The Signs of Aging

From the age of about 25 years, the visible signs of aging start to appear. As the skins natural ability to repair and regenerate itself begins to slow down, there is a slower turnover of old cells being replaced by new cells. Damage such as that related to sun exposure and smoking starts to accumulate.

Skin changes with age in the following ways:

• the skin becomes thinner, making it more fragile and vulnerable to damage and irritation from environmental factors
• the skin loses strength and elasticity due to the breakdown of collagen and elastin
• the skin’s ability to hold moisture reduces resulting in skin becoming drier and looser
• the skin loses underlying fat, reducing skin tone and smoothness
• blood vessels decrease, causing a loss in colour and glow
• sebaceous glands are less active, reducing the skin’s natural protective oily layer and making it more dry Read More »

Selecting a Cosmetic Surgeon for You

There are some important factors to consider when choosing a Cosmetic Surgeon. These can be divided into the details of the Cosmetic Surgeon and the way in which your needs are addressed.

The Cosmetic Surgeon

• Is the Cosmetic Surgeon a fellow of and certified by the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery?
• What is the Cosmetic Surgeon’s background and experience in Cosmetic Surgery?
• Where did the Cosmetic Surgeon undergo his Cosmetic Surgery training?
• What are typical results the Cosmetic Surgeon has achieved?
• Where does the Cosmetic Surgeon operate and conduct procedures, particularly with regard to the quality of the facility and the team taking care of you?
• Does he have a nice practice staff? 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 »

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 »