Considering cosmetic surgery this year? Here are four things to think about… All surgical results are the coming together of good preparation, appropriate surgical skills and training, optimal post operative support, good health/nutrition and mental wellbeing. New rules that came into play in recent years ensured that patients and their...
Lower face ageing: what are my options? Brisbane cosmetic clinic I’m 55 and over the last 5 years I’ve noticed a rapid change in my lower face. In what felt like a very short amount of time, I felt like I aged very quickly. I still feel young on the inside, but on the outside I have loose skin around my jaw, jowls and...
Pre operative nerves; how to relieve anxiety before surgery Pre surgery jitters are very normal; even if you are excited about your procedure and the changes it will bring, it can be hard not to worry about the operation, the possible risks and recovery. Whether you are having day surgery or a lengthy inpatient stay,...
Plastic Surgeon Dr David Sharp Clinic in Brisbane: Award Winning Practice The Sharp Clinic Wins IFA Award: Best Medical Suite in Australia The Sharp Clinic in South Brisbane has been announced as the winner of the IFA’s Australian Medical Suite category. Home to specialist plastic surgeon Dr David Sharp’s cosmetic and...
Question of the week: changes to the blepharoplasty item number My heavy eyelids make it hard for me to see, especially when I’m tired. I often find myself raising my eyebrows to try and elevate my lids. I’ve heard that Medicare’s recent changes mean that I might not be covered by my private health insurance for...
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...
Tummy tucks ease incontinence and back pain Please note: there is a 2022 update to this post – please click here to read Abdominoplasty surgery (tummy tuck) is far more than just a cosmetic procedure designed to remove post partum skin. Most tummy tuck procedures strengthen the abdominal wall,...
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...
Research indicates confusion over ‘surgeon’ qualifications According to a report in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, a study undertaken by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has revealed widespread confusion around the titles ‘plastic surgeon’ and ‘cosmetic...
Popular procedures for modern men Men are more open to the options that aesthetic surgery and cosmetic medicine offer than ever before. And while women still comprise the majority of our patients, data from the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery indicates that the number of men having...
Behind the scenes at Vogue Magazine’s cosmetic event Vogue Australia invited Dr Sharp to join industry experts at their inaugural Queensland cosmetic event this month. Vogue editor-in-chief Edwina McCann introduced the event, which saw over 200 people fill the Versace Hotel’s grand ballroom for a day of seminars...
