Jan 20, 2012

When deciding on what size breast implant you want, there are several different options that your plastic surgeon might discuss with you; Do you want High Profile (HP) or Moderate Profile (MP)? Do you want Silicone or Saline? Do you want the implant inserted in the crease incision, transax (armpit), areola (nipple) or in the belly button? Do you want...

Jan 20, 2012

Minimising Your Scars The goal of all plastic surgery is to have an invisible scar, or as close to this ideal as possible. So how can you increase the odds that your skin will heal well? First of all, let’s talk about what can go wrong. Hypertophic scars are the kind that become raised and thick.  Keloid scars...

Jan 4, 2012

  Been told to MASSAGE? If you have just had Breast Augmentation with implants, you may have been told that you need to massage. Unfortunately it’s not the kind, involving a girls day at the spa. When your Plastic Surgeon makes an incision into your breast pocket, he/she will also make a large pocket of space where the implant will sit. If you are...

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Nov 26, 2011

Plastic surgery involves the body’s largest organ; our Skin. When the skin is separated from the under-lying tissue it fills with fluid and creates swelling. The body can struggle to rid itself of this excess waste, which can slow down the healing process and increase discomfort. That’s where compression garments/ bras come in. Some surgeons like to...