Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery NewsStay informed. Subscribe hereHome > Plastic + cosmetic surgery newsQuestion of the week: can I increase my implant size after breast augmentation?20 March, 2018I had a breast augmentation 5 years ago and after putting on a bit of weight, it feels like my breasts are now too small for the rest of my body. Is it possible to increase the implant size, and how do I find out the biggest possible size, without looking unnatural?...read moreBreast augmentation question of the week: the difference between an augmentation mammoplasty and augmentation mastopexy8 February, 2018What's the difference between a breast augmentation mammoplasty (BAM) and breast augmentation mastopexy, or are they both the same thing? I've been told I might need the mastopexy version with my implants.Dr Sharp: A mastopexy is another word for a breast 'lift'. A...read moreA Contemporary Approach to Breast Reduction Surgery1 February, 2018Why do people have breast reduction surgery? Excessively large breasts create both physical and psychological problems, including severe neck and back pain, bra strap indentations, skin irritations and embarrassment. Today, breast reduction surgery is widely accepted...read moreBreast augmentation – question of the week: internal support1 February, 2018I'm worried about the implant slipping or internal structures being weakened by a breast augmentation. One of my friends said her sutures came apart while she was lifting weights in the gym and now one of her implants has moved out of the pocket. Can this happen? Dr...read moreDr David Sharp Plastic Surgery in Queensland Times30 January, 2018Dr Sharp was featured on the front page of Saturday's Queensland Times in a special feature about the new plastic surgery procedures and services he performs in the region that spans between Brisbane and Toowoomba. In the feature Dr Sharp discussed the skin cancer...read moreWhat is the Golden Ratio or phi – and what does it have to do with modern beauty trends?3 January, 2018Despite the sensationalised celebrity headlines that dominate a lot of cosmetic surgery media coverage, the overriding goal of modern plastic surgery is to attain age-old natural beauty. Trends may come and go, but the formula of natural beauty - of at least, what the...read moreThe Aston Baker Cutting Edge 2017 Highlights2 January, 2018The 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 their...read moreQuestion of the week: do cosmetic injectables contain animal products?18 December, 2017I'd like to have wrinkle injections and dermal fillers but I am vegan and don't want to use products that contain animal derivatives. Do these cosmetic injectables contain animal products, and if so, which ones? Dr Sharp: The products we use for wrinkle injections...read moreQuestion of the week: how many liposuction sessions will I need?3 November, 2017I'd like to have liposuction but I'm not sure how many treatments I will need to get a good result. I've also been looking into fat freezing and I'm weighing up the general anaesthetic against the number of treatments I'll need. Will I need to have regular treatments...read moreFacial Ageing Series: Upper Face Ageing15 October, 2017The signs of ageing are often caused by invisible changes beneath the skin's surface. Anti-wrinkle injections can reduce fine lines and deep furrows in the upper facial area by relaxing the muscles underneath, while dermal fillers can restore lost volume. The aim is...read more « Previous 1 … 12 13 14 15 16 … 18 Next »Stay connectedBe the first to know about the latest advancements in plastic surgery and cosmetic medicine…Name*Email* CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Question of the week: can I increase my implant size after breast augmentation?20 March, 2018I had a breast augmentation 5 years ago and after putting on a bit of weight, it feels like my breasts are now too small for the rest of my body. Is it possible to increase the implant size, and how do I find out the biggest possible size, without looking unnatural?...read more
Breast augmentation question of the week: the difference between an augmentation mammoplasty and augmentation mastopexy8 February, 2018What's the difference between a breast augmentation mammoplasty (BAM) and breast augmentation mastopexy, or are they both the same thing? I've been told I might need the mastopexy version with my implants.Dr Sharp: A mastopexy is another word for a breast 'lift'. A...read more
A Contemporary Approach to Breast Reduction Surgery1 February, 2018Why do people have breast reduction surgery? Excessively large breasts create both physical and psychological problems, including severe neck and back pain, bra strap indentations, skin irritations and embarrassment. Today, breast reduction surgery is widely accepted...read more
Breast augmentation – question of the week: internal support1 February, 2018I'm worried about the implant slipping or internal structures being weakened by a breast augmentation. One of my friends said her sutures came apart while she was lifting weights in the gym and now one of her implants has moved out of the pocket. Can this happen? Dr...read more
Dr David Sharp Plastic Surgery in Queensland Times30 January, 2018Dr Sharp was featured on the front page of Saturday's Queensland Times in a special feature about the new plastic surgery procedures and services he performs in the region that spans between Brisbane and Toowoomba. In the feature Dr Sharp discussed the skin cancer...read more
What is the Golden Ratio or phi – and what does it have to do with modern beauty trends?3 January, 2018Despite the sensationalised celebrity headlines that dominate a lot of cosmetic surgery media coverage, the overriding goal of modern plastic surgery is to attain age-old natural beauty. Trends may come and go, but the formula of natural beauty - of at least, what the...read more
The Aston Baker Cutting Edge 2017 Highlights2 January, 2018The 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 their...read more
Question of the week: do cosmetic injectables contain animal products?18 December, 2017I'd like to have wrinkle injections and dermal fillers but I am vegan and don't want to use products that contain animal derivatives. Do these cosmetic injectables contain animal products, and if so, which ones? Dr Sharp: The products we use for wrinkle injections...read more
Question of the week: how many liposuction sessions will I need?3 November, 2017I'd like to have liposuction but I'm not sure how many treatments I will need to get a good result. I've also been looking into fat freezing and I'm weighing up the general anaesthetic against the number of treatments I'll need. Will I need to have regular treatments...read more
Facial Ageing Series: Upper Face Ageing15 October, 2017The signs of ageing are often caused by invisible changes beneath the skin's surface. Anti-wrinkle injections can reduce fine lines and deep furrows in the upper facial area by relaxing the muscles underneath, while dermal fillers can restore lost volume. The aim is...read more
