What are post operative ‘dog ears’? What is a dog ear? An excess ‘pucker’ of skin and fatty tissue at the end of an incision line. They are more common in procedures that involve the removal of a large amount of skin, fat or tissue, for example abdominoplasty, brachioplasty, breast reduction or...
Does lymphatic drainage massage help after plastic surgery? Many of our patients have very large plastic surgery procedures, and after these they can experience of build up of fluid in or around the operative area. This fluid is the body’s normal response to trauma and is to be expected after any surgery. Dr David...
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...
Can injectables achieve a facelift like result? ‘Nonsurgical facelift’ or ‘liquid facelift’ are misleading colloquial terms for a diverse group of injectable procedures that alter our facial appearance without the use of operative techniques. There are no non-surgical ways of attaining a surgical result,...
New research shows benefits of PRP According to research published in the January issue of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal, PRP has emerged as a popular nonsurgical treatments for a range of different cosmetic procedures and facial rejuvenation. The American Society of Plastic...
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...
Postoperative concerns after breast augmentation surgery POSTOPERATIVE CONCERNS AFTER BREAST AUGMENTATION SURGERY Swelling, numbness, bruising, pain and shape changes are common after breast augmentation surgery, and while most subside over time, it’s important to know when to contact your specialist plastic surgeon....
Finding the right exfoliation for your skin type: why it matters There is something satisfying about exfoliating; I look forward to it, and I certainly notice if I don’t do it! My pores start to feel blocked and congested, and my skin starts to look dull when it’s overdue for a good exfoliation. My patients often ask me if...
Three things you can do to protect your skin during a cold snap A wintery chill is expected to hit Queensland this weekend, and for many of us it will bring unwelcome changes for our skin. A drop in temperature often wreaks havoc, making our skin feel dry, tight, flaky, red or uncomfortable, as our skin barrier is weakened –...
What is poikiloderma and how do you treat it? Have you ever wondered what the ‘V’ of pigment is on your neck and chest that seems to have strangely ignored the skin directly under your chin? A common condition that no one wants but many of us have, actually has a name. ‘Poikiloderma’ is a term used to describe...
