Skin cancer and premature ageing are very real risks from too much sun exposure. With Summer just around the corner, now is an excellent time to check your skin for any changes, writes Dr Chris Ahn, Specialist Plastic Surgeon in Sydney and an Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) Member. How do I check […]
Dr Naveen Somia, Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) President writes the evidence is mounting for urgent action to ban fabricated titles, such as ‘cosmetic surgeon’, so patients can easily spot the fake surgeons. The Evidence is mounting A new RealSelf survey conducted online by The Harris Poll¹ reveals 59 per cent of women in […]
Breast augmentation, or having breast implants inserted, is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries performed each year in Australia, explains Dr Steven Merten. Dr Merten is the owner of Pure Aesthetics and is a member of the Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. Despite the incredibly high satisfaction rate of this procedure, breast implants […]
Cosmetic surgery, rightly or wrongly, is associated with the quest for beauty writes Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) Member, Associate Professor Mark Gianoutsos. Cosmetic surgery appeals to all genders, cultures and age groups with people of all ethnicities and from all walks of life going under the knife for aesthetic reasons. Truth is, […]
Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) member, Dr Jack Zoumaras, from Artiste Plastic Surgery, addresses the question of what age is best to get a facelift. Wrinkles, crow’s feet and sagging skin are red flags that the years are starting to tick by. While some people notice these signs in their early 20s, knowing […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
