Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery NewsStay informed. Subscribe hereHome > Plastic + cosmetic surgery news > Page 13 Question of the week: what’s the best time of year to have a breast augmentation?2 January, 2019If I want to be healed in time for next summer, what's the best time of year to have a breast augmentation? How long will the recovery take - and how soon can I swim? Dr Sharp: It's great to hear you are thinking ahead about the considerations and consequences of this...read more What is the short scar breast augmentation technique?30 December, 2018Like all areas of surgery, including cosmetic surgery, advancements in breast augmentation techniques have sought to reduce the risks, trauma and scarring inherent with any operation. Specialist plastic surgeon Dr David Sharp is able to create a short scar using advancements in augmentation surgery equipment.read more How many liposuction procedures are performed around the world each year?30 November, 2018Liposuction the second most performed cosmetic procedure in the world, closely behind breast augmentation surgery. While commonly performed, Vaser liposuction requires careful consideration of various safety aspects.read more Question of the week: are routine MRI scans necessary for implants after breast augmentation?20 November, 2018How can I tell if my implant has ruptured? I had breast implants last year and was wondering if I need to get routine breast ultrasounds or MRI scans? I don't have a family history of breast cancer. Dr Sharp: Routine MRI or ultrasounds are not recommended unless...read more What Are Mondor’s Cords? Breast augmentation surgery question20 November, 2018 During breast augmentation surgery, incisions are made under the breast (in the inframammary fold) and vessels are cut; the surgeon uses an electrocautery to stop any bleeding. Once vessels are cut, blood can no longer flow through and the blood inside...read more Question of the week: using liposuctioned fat for grafting6 November, 2018Patients also often ask if liposuctioned fat can be injected into other parts of the body, or ‘fat grafted’. The best way to explain my approach to liposuction and fat grafting is that liposuction is all about volume of fat, where as fat grafting is all about quality of fat…read more Question of the week: changes to the blepharoplasty item number4 November, 2018My 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 this procedure...read more Question of the week: facelift scars3 November, 2018Where are facelift scars located, and can they be positioned so that they are invisible to the eye? Dr Sharp: Facelift scar visibility and prominence is determined by surgical technique, patient's pre-existing anatomy, patient's scar predispositions and self-care and...read more In the media: Dr Sharp featured in breast lift guide20 October, 2018 Breast lift (or mastopexy) surgery can be confusing: it's often mistaken for breast reduction surgery and it's sometimes recommended alongside a breast augmentation to ensure optimal results. What makes you a candidate for breast lift surgery instead of breast...read more Question of the week: what are cohesive gel or form stable breast implants?17 October, 2018I 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? Dr Sharp: It's good to hear you are thinking about these factors and how they may impact your...read more « Previous 1 … 11 12 13 14 15 … 19 Next »Stay connectedBe the first to know about the latest advancements in plastic surgery and cosmetic medicine…NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*Email*
Question of the week: what’s the best time of year to have a breast augmentation?2 January, 2019If I want to be healed in time for next summer, what's the best time of year to have a breast augmentation? How long will the recovery take - and how soon can I swim? Dr Sharp: It's great to hear you are thinking ahead about the considerations and consequences of this...read more
What is the short scar breast augmentation technique?30 December, 2018Like all areas of surgery, including cosmetic surgery, advancements in breast augmentation techniques have sought to reduce the risks, trauma and scarring inherent with any operation. Specialist plastic surgeon Dr David Sharp is able to create a short scar using advancements in augmentation surgery equipment.read more
How many liposuction procedures are performed around the world each year?30 November, 2018Liposuction the second most performed cosmetic procedure in the world, closely behind breast augmentation surgery. While commonly performed, Vaser liposuction requires careful consideration of various safety aspects.read more
Question of the week: are routine MRI scans necessary for implants after breast augmentation?20 November, 2018How can I tell if my implant has ruptured? I had breast implants last year and was wondering if I need to get routine breast ultrasounds or MRI scans? I don't have a family history of breast cancer. Dr Sharp: Routine MRI or ultrasounds are not recommended unless...read more
What Are Mondor’s Cords? Breast augmentation surgery question20 November, 2018 During breast augmentation surgery, incisions are made under the breast (in the inframammary fold) and vessels are cut; the surgeon uses an electrocautery to stop any bleeding. Once vessels are cut, blood can no longer flow through and the blood inside...read more
Question of the week: using liposuctioned fat for grafting6 November, 2018Patients also often ask if liposuctioned fat can be injected into other parts of the body, or ‘fat grafted’. The best way to explain my approach to liposuction and fat grafting is that liposuction is all about volume of fat, where as fat grafting is all about quality of fat…read more
Question of the week: changes to the blepharoplasty item number4 November, 2018My 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 this procedure...read more
Question of the week: facelift scars3 November, 2018Where are facelift scars located, and can they be positioned so that they are invisible to the eye? Dr Sharp: Facelift scar visibility and prominence is determined by surgical technique, patient's pre-existing anatomy, patient's scar predispositions and self-care and...read more
In the media: Dr Sharp featured in breast lift guide20 October, 2018 Breast lift (or mastopexy) surgery can be confusing: it's often mistaken for breast reduction surgery and it's sometimes recommended alongside a breast augmentation to ensure optimal results. What makes you a candidate for breast lift surgery instead of breast...read more
Question of the week: what are cohesive gel or form stable breast implants?17 October, 2018I 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? Dr Sharp: It's good to hear you are thinking about these factors and how they may impact your...read more
