Eyelid Surgery: What Makes You A Candidate for a Blepharoplasty Procedure? How can I tell if eyelid lift surgery is right for me? Dr David Sharp Specialist Plastic Surgeon + Registered Medical Practitioner Article medically reviewed by Dr. David Sharp, MBBS, FRACS (Plast) FacebookLinkedIn Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, can...
Lifelong learning: how Australian specialist plastic surgeons maintain the highest standards Training, professional development and scrutiny: why choose a specialist plastic surgeon to perform your cosmetic surgery? Dr David Sharp Specialist Plastic Surgeon + Registered Medical Practitioner Article medically reviewed by Dr. David Sharp, MBBS, FRACS (Plast)...
Plastic Surgeons In Brisbane Considering having surgery with a plastic surgeon in Brisbane? Whether you have been thinking about cosmetic or plastic surgery for some time, or have just started researching the procedure you are interested in, the fact that you are considering a qualified...
Can I have a combined plastic surgery consult with my mother, partner or friend? Some of our patients choose to coordinate their individual plastic or cosmetic surgery consult at the same time as a friend or loved one. This not only provides them with the support of a trusted person being present, but can help with recalling the information...
Breastfeeding with implants following augmentation surgery Can I breastfeed after having a breast augmentation with implants? The short answer is: yes, the vast majority of women with breast implants are able to breastfeed. Many women have breast implants before they have children, and most women with breast implants...
Bruising after breast surgery Following breast augmentation, breast reduction or breast lift surgery you should expect to experience some bruising. What’s normal bruising after breast surgery? Most women experience low or moderate bruising on their breasts and adjacent (upper chest or under...
Why does BMI matter when having plastic surgery? Talking about weight in a clinical setting of plastic surgery suitability can be very difficult for some patients, and we understand body weight can be a sensitive matter. Dr Sharp wants to ensure the best possible outcome for each of his patients, and their safety is...
The Benefits of Silicone Tape for Post Operative Scaring All surgical procedures will result in some form of visible scarring. In the early months post operatively most scars may appear red or irritated. Fortunately most scars will fade in the 24 months following your surgery, however they will never be invisible....
Factors that affect surgical outcomes When talking about ‘results’ in plastic surgery, we consider both functional and aesthetic outcomes. For example, in the case of breast reduction, ‘functional’ outcomes might include less back pain, whereas aesthetic results might relate to...
Food and Supplements that Post Operatively Promote Internal Healing and Optimal Gut Health After any kind of surgery, the best thing we can do for our recovery is to give our body a chance to focus on healing the treated areas; restoring tissue, building new collagen and elastin and keeping the areas free of infection, strain or inflammation. It is...
COVID-19: Protecting our patients’ health OUR COVID-19 POLICY Updated March 2022 We are now able to see unvaccinated patients in our clinics, with a RAT test performed on the day of their visit. Masks are still required for everyone in the clinic. If you can’t wear a mask please bring a face shield. As...
What makes a surgeon a ‘surgeon’? Confused by the different titles used by plastic, cosmetic and aesthetic surgeons in Australia? You aren’t alone. The results of a survey commissioned by the Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons were released in 2019, highlighting widespread...