Question of the week: what are cohesive gel or form stable breast implants? I want silicone implants for my augmentation, but I’m confused about the difference between gummy bear, cohesive gel and form stable implants. How do I choose the safest? - patient Dr Sharp: It’s good to hear you are thinking about these factors and how...
Question of the week: what is a Keller funnel and why does it make breast augmentation surgery safer? My friend has had a breast augmentation and said her plastic surgeon used a funnel to insert her implant and make her surgery safer. Does Dr David Sharp use a funnel, and if so, how does it make the surgery safer – and does it cost extra? - patient Dr Sharp:...
In the media: Style Magazine’s feature of Brisbane breast augmentation surgeons Style Magazines has released its list of Brisbane breast augmentation surgeons. Dr Sharp was honoured to be featured, along with some of Brisbane’s specialist plastic surgeons, discussing his approach to breast augmentation surgery and some of the things...
Safe breast augmentation surgery – the 14 Point Plan Pledge Few implantable medical devices have been studied for their safety more extensively than silicone gel-filled breast implants. Research shows that breast augmentation surgery is a safe procedure when performed by specialist plastic surgeons in accredited hospitals. It...
Question of the week: can I increase my implant size after breast augmentation? I had a breast augmentation 5 years ago and after putting on a bit of weight, it feels like my breasts are now too small for the rest of my body. Is it possible to increase the implant size, and how do I find out the biggest possible size, without looking unnatural?...
Breast augmentation question of the week: the difference between an augmentation mammoplasty and augmentation mastopexy What’s the difference between a breast augmentation mammoplasty (BAM) and breast augmentation mastopexy, or are they both the same thing? I’ve been told I might need the mastopexy version with my implants. - patient Dr Sharp: A mastopexy is another word...
Breast augmentation – question of the week: internal support I’m worried about the implant slipping or internal structures being weakened by a breast augmentation. One of my friends said her sutures came apart while she was lifting weights in the gym and now one of her implants has moved out of the pocket. Can this...
The Aston Baker Cutting Edge 2017 Highlights The Aston Baker Cutting Edge Aesthetic Surgery Symposium has been running for 37 years and brings together some of the world’s leading aesthetic plastic surgeons. This year, Dr Sharp and practice director Liz Washington joined hundreds of plastic surgeons and...
The Difference Between Saline and Silicone Breast Implants Breast augmentation surgery increases breast volume where it previously did not exist, as well as replacing lost volume following breastfeeding or weight loss. It can also be used to change the breast shape for women who have developmental and chest wall deformities,...
BIA-ALCL breast implant associated cancer update – August 2017 PLEASE NOTE THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN UPDATED – CLICK HERE. Breast implant associated-anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a very rare cancer that can be effectively treated, when detected early. Recent media reports may have caused confusion...
Breast implants: how young is too young for breast augmentation surgery? Despite the fact that most breast augmentation patients are aged 30-plus, we still receive a lot of interest in this procedure from young women and sometimes teens. Dr Sharp is a Brisbane based specialist plastic surgeon, guided by an ethical practice framework and...
What is a dermal matrix and how is it being used in breast surgery? What is an allograft? Allograft is an organ or tissue donated from one individual to another. What is an acellular dermal matrix? It is an allograft made from donated human dermis (skin). An acellular dermal matrix (ADM) is a soft tissue substitute that can replace or...
