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Breast reconstruction following breast cancer

Should you have your Breast Reconstruction Now or Later?

Amid the emotional turmoil of a breast cancer diagnosis, a woman faces critical decisions about her treatment writes Dr Brigid Corrigan, Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) member and Specialist Plastic Surgeon at the Western Australian Plastic Surgery Centre. Being told you must undergo mastectomy is further complicated by the array of options available […]

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Rise in cosmetic surgery for me

Plastic surgery for men is on the upward trend

Plastic surgery for men is growing in popularity writes Specialist Plastic Surgeon and Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) member, Dr Robert Drielsma. Thanks to modern plastic surgery techniques and the range of highly effective non-surgical medical devices, there are options for men focused on creating natural, masculine looks, some with relatively little downtime. 

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Hidden risks posed by cosmetic surgeons

Mandatory Cosmetic Surgery labelling similar to mandatory ‘added sugar’ labelling will safeguard patient lives

State and Federal Food Ministers from Australia and New Zealand announced on Monday a review of the Health Star Rating System to consider mandatory “added sugar” labelling. Dr Naveen Somia, President of the Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) writes that mandatory labelling needs to apply in cosmetic surgery.  Mandatory labelling of doctors will

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Abdominoplasty

Is a Tummy Tuck the right procedure for me?

Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) Member, Dr Alastair Taylor from the CAPS Clinic in Canberra says while pregnancy and motherhood are beautiful experiences for most women, the consequences of carrying a child can last a lifetime. Chronic lower back pain and urinary incontinence are two of the most common physical consequences of childbirth,

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Keeping Australians safe

ASAPS Supports the TGA’s Operation Antlia

At the recent Non-Surgical Symposium (NSS), the Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) invited the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) along to discuss the important work it was doing as part of Operation Antlia. Mr Daniel Black, Assistant Director Investigations – Regulatory Intelligence and Investigations Section for the TGA addressed the delegation sharing the recent

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breast reconstruction

Options for breast reconstruction following breast cancer

Dr John Newton, Specialist Plastic Surgeon and Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) Secretary, explains some of the options for women who are looking to restore their breasts following a diagnosis of breast cancer. When you are first diagnosed with breast cancer, let’s face it, your world has just been turned upside down.  You

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Is there such a thing as too much dermal fillers

What happens when you get too much filler in your face?

Dr Tim Papadopoulos, Specialist Plastic Surgeon, past president of the Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) and now Board Director of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), explains what happens when you get too much dermal filler in your face. While the commoditisation of these popular non-surgical procedures would have many believe

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Labiaplasty

Restoring form and function biggest driver for labiaplasty

There are many more serious reasons for women to seek labiaplasty surgery that doesn’t include wanting a ‘designer vagina’ writes Dr Laith Barnouti, Specialist Plastic Surgeon and member of the Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS). While childbirth is one of the most significant things a woman’s body experiences, bringing a new baby into

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Woman considering cosmetic surgery

How plastic surgery changes lives every day

Dr Robert Sheen, Specialist Plastic Surgeon and Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) Vice President writes plastic surgery can make a profound impact on the lives of patients. Whether someone undergoes a corrective procedure following trauma, to fix a birth deformity or for more cosmetic reasons, plastic surgery is undoubtedly one of the most

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