Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery NewsStay informed. Subscribe hereHome > Plastic + cosmetic surgery newsBreast implants: how young is too young for breast augmentation surgery?2 August, 2017Despite the fact that most breast augmentation patients are aged 30-plus, we still receive a lot of interest in this procedure from young women and sometimes teens. Dr Sharp is a Brisbane based specialist plastic surgeon, guided by an ethical practice framework and...read moreWhat is a dermal matrix and how is it being used in breast surgery?1 August, 2017What is an allograft? Allograft is an organ or tissue donated from one individual to another.What is an acellular dermal matrix? It is an allograft made from donated human dermis (skin). An acellular dermal matrix (ADM) is a soft tissue substitute that can replace or...read more5 things to think about before you have a breast reduction1 August, 2017Breast reduction is a medically required procedure (not cosmetic) to reduce large breasts that cause significant pain, posture and skin hygiene issues. With breast sizes increasing, breast reduction surgery has also grown in popularity along women and men. Between...read moreWhat you need to know about chin implants1 August, 2017Genioplasty - or chin augmentation surgery - is one of the fastest growing procedures in the US and UK. Although Australia does not record genioplasty rates, chin augmentation surgery is one of the procedures men enquire about most commonly in our clinics. In males,...read moreTips for healthy winter skin25 July, 2017Queensland winters are typically mild, and although our skin does not suffer the extreme cold of other climates, winter can still leave us with dry, unhappy skin. As we move into the warmer months, Dr Sharp and our dermal clinician Deborah have 4 tips for restoring a...read more5 questions to ask before you have a breast augmentation18 July, 2017 The process of preparing for breast augmentation surgery can be overwhelming, with a plethora of information, personal anecdotes and images available online - paired with a mix of excitement, nerves and sometimes, trepidation! Amidst this information overload,...read moreBreast size and exercise: are your breasts a barrier?12 July, 2017If just the idea of a vigorous session of lunge-jumps makes you protectively clutch your breasts in pain, you aren't alone. Nearly one in five women feel that the size of their breasts is an obstacle for exercise. Research conducted by the University of Portsmouth in...read moreWhat is the dual plane technique for breast augmentation?17 June, 2017The dual plane technique is a form of subpectoral - or 'under the muscle' - breast implant placement. There are two main kinds of implant placement:[dsm_icon_list icon_padding="5px" icon_font_size="16px" list_vertical_alignment="flex-start" list_space_between="8px"...read more15 Things You Should Know Before Getting Lip Injections | Lip filler Brisbane12 June, 2017Dermal fillers have been used for decades to increase lip volume, projection and definition. Our cosmetic clinics in Brisbane and Ipswich use both cannula and needle point techniques to deliver lip filler, and we are experienced in treating men and women of all ages....read moreQuestion of the week: can I combined liposuction with other procedures?4 June, 2017I'd like to have liposuction surgery. Is it possible for me to also have other procedures at the same time; like an abdominoplasty or breast augmentation? Are there any safety issues with having more than one at the same time? Dr Sharp: Liposuction takes 30-60 minutes...read more « Previous 1 … 13 14 15 16 17 18 Next »Stay connectedBe the first to know about the latest advancements in plastic surgery and cosmetic medicine…Name*Email* NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Breast implants: how young is too young for breast augmentation surgery?2 August, 2017Despite the fact that most breast augmentation patients are aged 30-plus, we still receive a lot of interest in this procedure from young women and sometimes teens. Dr Sharp is a Brisbane based specialist plastic surgeon, guided by an ethical practice framework and...read more
What is a dermal matrix and how is it being used in breast surgery?1 August, 2017What is an allograft? Allograft is an organ or tissue donated from one individual to another.What is an acellular dermal matrix? It is an allograft made from donated human dermis (skin). An acellular dermal matrix (ADM) is a soft tissue substitute that can replace or...read more
5 things to think about before you have a breast reduction1 August, 2017Breast reduction is a medically required procedure (not cosmetic) to reduce large breasts that cause significant pain, posture and skin hygiene issues. With breast sizes increasing, breast reduction surgery has also grown in popularity along women and men. Between...read more
What you need to know about chin implants1 August, 2017Genioplasty - or chin augmentation surgery - is one of the fastest growing procedures in the US and UK. Although Australia does not record genioplasty rates, chin augmentation surgery is one of the procedures men enquire about most commonly in our clinics. In males,...read more
Tips for healthy winter skin25 July, 2017Queensland winters are typically mild, and although our skin does not suffer the extreme cold of other climates, winter can still leave us with dry, unhappy skin. As we move into the warmer months, Dr Sharp and our dermal clinician Deborah have 4 tips for restoring a...read more
5 questions to ask before you have a breast augmentation18 July, 2017 The process of preparing for breast augmentation surgery can be overwhelming, with a plethora of information, personal anecdotes and images available online - paired with a mix of excitement, nerves and sometimes, trepidation! Amidst this information overload,...read more
Breast size and exercise: are your breasts a barrier?12 July, 2017If just the idea of a vigorous session of lunge-jumps makes you protectively clutch your breasts in pain, you aren't alone. Nearly one in five women feel that the size of their breasts is an obstacle for exercise. Research conducted by the University of Portsmouth in...read more
What is the dual plane technique for breast augmentation?17 June, 2017The dual plane technique is a form of subpectoral - or 'under the muscle' - breast implant placement. There are two main kinds of implant placement:[dsm_icon_list icon_padding="5px" icon_font_size="16px" list_vertical_alignment="flex-start" list_space_between="8px"...read more
15 Things You Should Know Before Getting Lip Injections | Lip filler Brisbane12 June, 2017Dermal fillers have been used for decades to increase lip volume, projection and definition. Our cosmetic clinics in Brisbane and Ipswich use both cannula and needle point techniques to deliver lip filler, and we are experienced in treating men and women of all ages....read more
Question of the week: can I combined liposuction with other procedures?4 June, 2017I'd like to have liposuction surgery. Is it possible for me to also have other procedures at the same time; like an abdominoplasty or breast augmentation? Are there any safety issues with having more than one at the same time? Dr Sharp: Liposuction takes 30-60 minutes...read more
