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Breast augmentation is a very common cosmetic surgery operation. Chances are most of us know someone who has had the surgery. As such there is a great deal of community awareness about the different options available to a patient but less is known about consequences of the different options. What are the options? Options include:…

What are anti-wrinkle injections? Anti-wrinkle injections are injections of a medication that temporarily relaxes muscles and thus softens facial lines. The effect lasts up to six months. This type of treatment is very popular on the face and around the eyes. Is it safe? The medication we use is derived from a naturally occurring chemical…

What is involved in a tummy tuck? Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is an operation to remove unwanted abdominal skin and fat while tightening the underlying muscles, so improving your waistline and body contour. It is not an operation for weight loss, but is most effective after a weight loss, once your weight has stabilised. Abdominopasty is…

Why do they rupture? PIP (Poly Implant Prosthese) breast implants were being manufactured to an inferior standard. The silicone within the breast implant was of an industrial grade rather than a medical grade, and the elastomer or shell surrounding the silicone was too thin. The result was breast implants that ruptured more readily and allowed…

What is it? Enlargement of the male breast When does it occur? Typically it may occur at three different times during a patient’s life, in the newborn phase, during adolescence and in later life. Why me? It occurs for different reasons at the different stages of one’s life. In the newborn period it is associated…

Do many men have cosmetic surgery? Cosmetic surgery in Sydney is becoming increasingly popular with men. There is no longer the stigma associated with looking after yourselves and trying to look your best. Role models like David Beckham have shown that you can be a rugged alpha male and yet maintain a healthy interest in…