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...
How to apply topical antibiotic ointment after plastic surgery If you’re having facelift, blepharoplasty or facial lesion surgery, you will take home a topical antibiotic ointment after your procedure. This ointment helps to reduce the risk of wound infections and promotes healthy skin healing following plastic surgery. Apply the...
Why do we offer free Fraxel laser resurfacing to all of our facelift patients in our Brisbane and Ipswich Clinics? All of Dr Sharp’s facelift patients receive Fraxel non ablative laser resurfacing treatment, included as part of their facelift procedure. This is because facelift surgery reduces excess skin and lifts the underlying facial structure, but it does not improve...
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...
2019 Before and After Highlights: plastic and cosmetic surgery results 2019 was a big year for the hundreds of women and men that underwent surgery or treatments at our clinics in Brisbane and Ipswich! Here’s a small snapshot of some of the results our patients achieved this year, across breast augmentation, facelift, post weight...
Lymphatic massage with HydraFacial boost HydraFacial is a medical grade facial that combines lymphatic drainage with deep cleansing and pore extraction. In combination with your HydraFacial treatment, lymphatic drainage works to improve circulation, as well as detoxify, tone and firm skin. Gentle lymphatic...
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...
How Much Do Facelifts Cost? I’m interested in having a facelift but I’ve heard they are very expensive – and involve a long recovery. How much do they cost, and how long will I need to take off work? - patient Dr Sharp: In contemporary plastic surgery, facelift surgery...
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...
In the media: Dr David Sharp plastic surgery Dr Sharp was featured in the Queensland Times this month, discussing the tips, trends and pitfalls of plastic surgery in 2019. He said more Australians are undergoing plastic surgery as stigma and stereotypes change, and surgical advancements evolve. Below are...
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: using liposuctioned fat for grafting I want to have fat liposuctioned out of my thighs and stomach, and put into my breasts and face to fill out my skin. Is it possible to do this instead of having a breast augmentation and facelift? - patient Dr Sharp: Patients also often ask if liposuctioned fat can be...
