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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Transforming your look is a major decision, it takes time to heal, taking you away from work and family commitments and it can also be costly. It’s a decision you want to get right the first time and to know that you are in safe hands. Before proceeding with any cosmetic procedure, it’s essential to follow […]
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 […]
Summer is the prime time to get your bikini body out, but if you’ve been caught short this year, Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) member, Dr Terrence Scamp is here to explain liposuction, a cosmetic procedure that can help shift those love handles. What about exercise? Undoubtedly exercise helps with maintaining a […]
Choose wisely when it comes to having cosmetic surgery says Dr Mark Doyle, Specialist Plastic Surgeon from Gold Coast Plastic Surgery Australia and Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) Member. This extends to choosing a surgeon, what to consider before having cosmetic surgery, and what questions to ask your surgeon. In the years that I have […]
Have you heard the term ‘Mummy Makeover’ but wondered what does it entail? Dr Laith Barnouti, Specialist Plastic Surgeon and Member of the Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) has the answer. Although having children is one of life’s greatest gifts, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding can take a big, and often irreversible toll, on […]
