Monthly Archives: April 2013
BREAST REDUCTION
Breast reduction, also known as reduction mammaplasty, is a surgical procedure that reduces the size of overly large breasts. As most patients with large breasts know, large breasts can cause significant health issues such as back pain, neck pain…
BREAST AUGMENTATION
Breast augmentation, also known as augmentation mammoplasty, is cosmetic surgery in which implants are inserted beneath the breasts to enlarge them. The implant type and size depends on factors such as how much bigger you want your breasts to be, … Continue Reading
BREAST LIFT
Breast lift surgery, also known as mastopexy, is a procedure that raises and firms the breasts. Excess skin is removed to tighten the surrounding tissue and to reshape and support the new breast contour. The internal breast tissue is usually … Continue Reading
BROW LIFT
A brow lift, also known as a forehead lift, is a surgical procedure that corrects a sagging or deeply furrowed brow. The procedure is often performed to reduce the creases, or frown lines, that develop across the forehead and on … Continue Reading
EAR SURGERY
Ear surgery, also known as otoplasty, is a procedure that changes the angle and shape of protruding or uneven ears in children and adults.
FACELIFT
A facelift, also known as meloplasty or rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure that tightens and removes sagging skin on the face and neck. Facial muscles may be surgically tightened to improve their tone. Excess fat may also be removed or … Continue Reading
RHINOPLASTY
Nose surgery, also known as rhinoplasty, is designed to reshape or repair the nose by improving the appearance and/or function of the nose. Another procedure associated with rhinoplasty and often performed at the same time is septoplasty, a procedure that … Continue Reading
ABDOMINOPLASTY
A tummy tuck, more commonly known as an abdominoplasty, is designed to help improve the shape and tone of the abdominal region. Skin and muscles around the abdominal area may be stretched or separated by any number of factors including … Continue Reading
EYELID SURGERY
Eyelid surgery, also known as a blepharoplasty, is a procedure that removes excess fatty tissue and/or loose skin surrounding the eyes to give the area a more rejuvenated appearance.
LIPOSUCTION
Liposuction, also known as suction assisted lipectomy, is a procedure that improves the body contours and proportion by removing excess fat deposits to slim and reshape specific areas of the body. Common areas targeted include thighs, buttocks, abdomen, and under … Continue Reading
ARM LIFT
Arm lift surgery, otherwise known as brachioplasty, is a procedure that reshapes the upper arms by reducing excess skin, and in some cases fat, resulting in smoother skin and better-proportioned contours of the upper arms.
BREAST RECONSTRUCTION
Breast reconstruction is an increasingly common surgical procedure for women who have had a mastectomy. The procedure can create a breast that resembles a natural breast in appearance and form. Breast reconstruction is a physically and emotionally rewarding procedure for … Continue Reading
MICROSURGICAL RECONSTRUCTION
Microsurgery refers to a technically demanding technique in surgery, which involves the reconnection of very small arteries and veins to re-establish blood flow to the reconstructed tissue. Microsurgical technique can be applied to a large range of reconstructive procedures…
FACIAL REANIMATION
Facial reanimation procedures are used to re-establish movement and balance in the face after injury to the facial nerve. A range of procedures exist from microsurgical reconstructions to procedures that use the muscles in the face and jaw region, through … Continue Reading
GYNAECOMASTIA
Gynaecomastia is an excessive enlargement of the male breast and may be present in one breast (unilaterally) or in both breasts (bilaterally). Gynaecomastia is common in men of any age and may develop as a result of: hormonal changes, weight … Continue Reading
SKIN CANCER
Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells. It is the most common of all cancers. Australia has the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world, more than two-thirds of the Australian population will develop a skin … Continue Reading