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How do you decide where to place the breast implant?

  By Dr Craig Layt (FRACS, Specialist Plastic Surgeon) “We have multiple different options open to us. We’re blessed by the fact that we have all …

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Hooded Upper Eyelids – Causes, Treatment and Benefits

By Dr Naveen Somia Hooded eyelid is a term that is used to describe the appearance seen when a large amount of skin forms a …

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Can I combine cosmetic surgeries

Can I combine cosmetic surgery procedures?

It may seem daunting to combine multiple plastic surgery procedures into one operation. Yet, under the supervision of an experienced Specialist Plastic Surgeon, it can …

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ASAPS receives confirmation about restriction of surgeon title

Rogue and unregistered doctors are set to face tougher regulatory oversight with Australia’s Health Ministers agreeing to pass new legislative amendments to the Health Practitioner …

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Skin cancer or melanoma

How to protect yourself from skin cancer and premature ageing

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 …

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Fake surgeons

Fake Surgeons Are Hard to Spot

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 …

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Top Reasons Patients Choose to have their Breast Implants Removed

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 …

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Cosmetic surgery horror stories

Cosmetic Surgery Horror Stories and Nightmares

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. …

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Facelift considerations

What is the best age to get a facelift?

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Textured breast implant ban by TGA

Are Breast Implants Safe?

There has been a groundswell of media coverage about Breast Implant Illness (BII) and Breast Implant Associated-Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) leaving many who have …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Trends and pitfalls in 2019 for cosmetic surgery

Cosmetic surgery trends and pitfalls in 2019

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 …

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