Reaching Your Weight Goals Before Surgery How do I Lose Weight Before Surgery? Sometimes you might be planning on a plastic surgery or cosmetic procedure, only to discover that you will need to adjust your weight before you can have surgery. Losing weight can even be required before having Bariatric Surgery or Liposuction. Why is that? If you […]
Silicone Strips and Scar Prevention Scars after surgery are one of the things that leaves many people putting off a surgical procedure. But often the scar is a minimal concern in relation to the discomfort or distress of having ‘bat wing’ arms or saggy skin folds around the belly, thighs or upper back. Or if you have lost a […]
What is Breast Reduction Surgery using Liposuction? Liposuction Breast Reduction Surgery is usually performed under general anaesthetic. Once you are completely sedated, your surgeon will create an incision around the areola, down the front of the breast and into the fold. Excess breast tissue and skin will now be removed and the nipple and areola […]
What is (a Brachioplasty) Arm Lift Surgery? Arm Lift Surgery, also known as a Brachioplasty procedure is a surgical reduction of excess skin from the upper arm area, usually from the elbow to the under-arm area of the body. Most Arm Lift procedures also involve Liposuction prior to removing the excess skin. Arm Lift Surgery […]
Asian Breast Augmentation patients and people with darker skin (more pigment) may be more prone to excessive scar tissue formation after surgery. Sometimes scars also appear more visible on darker skin, including olive, tan, brown, black and other melanin-rich skin tones than they appear on skin that has less melanin or less pigmentation. Visibility is different on […]
Gynaecomastia Surgery (Male Breast Reduction Surgery) is a popular surgery for men who want a flatter, smoother looking chest contour. This is the SECOND part of a 2-part blog series on male breast reduction surgery for Gynaecomastia by Dr Geoff Barnett, Specialist Plastic Surgeon in Melbourne. Man Boobs in Australia: Prevalence and Surgery Treatments As […]
Overseas Cosmetic Surgery: Why Cheap Cosmetic Surgery Typically Isn’t A Bargain. It sounds too good to be true. A holiday AND getting the cosmetic plastic surgery you’ve been longing for – a deep discount – may seem a good plan, initially. But as you no doubt hear regularly in the media, many people end up discovering […]
Are you considering Male Breast Reduction Surgery for Gynaecomastia? If so, you’re not alone. More men are discovering that Gynaecomastia Surgery can reduce puffy-looking, swollen or protruding breasts or nipple tissues – with minimal scarring and a recovery time of only 4 to 6 weeks. This is part 1 of 2 Blogs on the topic […]
Bat Wings and Tuck Shop Arms: All About Upper Arm Lift Surgery “Got Wings?” This is the slogan used by the Red Bull energy drinks company. However, some people have what’s commonly called “bat wings,” “bingo wings” or “tuck-shop arms.” It is very common that people who have either lost body weight, skin elasticity or muscle […]
Everyone asks, “What is the BEST age to have a Facelift?” (Or best age to consider an Eyelid Lift or other Facial Rejuvenation Surgery)? What is the best age to get a facelift? There is no set best age as everyone is different. However, there are several benefits to having a facelift earlier than later, particularly […]