Dr David Sharp, Specialist Plastic Surgeon and ASAPS Member shared his thoughts for the trends and pitfalls of having cosmetic surgery in 2019. Why did you choose to do a Fellowship in Plastic Surgery? I chose plastic surgery as a sub-specialty because I love performing the full spectrum of procedures it offers. They are all […]
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As lead author in a recently published international collaboration, Associate Professor Mark Magnusson writes, we have published our paper on Breast Implant Illness in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal on 28 February 2019. We reviewed the evidence available to date to re-evaluate if there is a link between breast implants and systemic disease, referred
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Dr Scott Turner, Specialist Plastic Surgeon and Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons Board member said it is important for patients looking to undergo cosmetic surgery to do their research. It’s not only curiosity that should help drive a patient’s quest for knowledge when they are learning the ins and outs of what to expect
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Nipples come in all shapes, sizes and colours. While the majority of us won’t have spent much time pondering them, according to Specialist Plastic Surgeon, Dr Rohit Kumar from Sydney Cosmetic Sanctuary, the shape and size of a woman’s nipples can have a significant impact to the overall aesthetic of a breast. Inverted nipples Hands
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It takes a rocket scientist to understand the financial aspects of our health care system writes Dr Amira Sanki, Specialist Plastic Surgeon and Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons Chair of Education. Health fund rebates, Medicare rebates, schedule fees, no gaps, bulk bill, assistant fees, implant costs, incidental costs….what do all these words mean? When
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The Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) is reminding patients of the need to do their homework and ensure that their treating medical practitioner is registered before agreeing to undergo any medical procedure. AHPRA prosectuion The warning comes after the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) successfully prosecuted and fined ($16,500) a former medical practitioner
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If you want to have a breast reduction before your wedding day, it’s crucial that you are prepared well ahead of time to ensure you are properly healed and back feeling like yourself again, says Dr Robert Drielsma, Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) member and Specialist Plastic Surgeon with clinics in NSW and the ACT. Planning
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Here’s what you need to know before agreeing to surgery. Changing the way you look through cosmetic surgery is a big decision. It takes time to heal. It requires downtime from your work and family commitments, and it can also be costly. To make the right decision, you want to know all of the surgical risks.
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Many myths surround cosmetic surgery writes Dr John Kippen, Specialist Plastic Surgeon operating in Mona Vale and member of the Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS). Cosmetic Surgery is safe There is a widely held view by patients that cosmetic surgery is not “real” surgery and there are fewer risks involved; this is not
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Liposuction, a cosmetic procedure can help shift those love handles and help you get you Summer beach body in shape says Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) member, Dr Terrence Scamp. What about exercise? Undoubtedly exercise helps with maintaining a healthy weight. It raises your metabolic rate and can burn those excess calories. For
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