Breast implant shape, shell, and fill: your go-to guide
Any patient undergoing breast augmentation mammoplasty in Brisbane will know that there are many decisions including breast implant shape, shell and fill. The most important consideration during this time—for both patients and surgeons—should always be safety. Safety in breast augmentation is achieved through strategic planning and decision-making from both patient and surgeon, and complications management will play a huge role in your short and long-term results and health. If you are someone who has done research into breast... Read More
Do I need a breast lift mastopexy? The case of the Borderline Breast Mastopexy
Here at Brisbane Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery we see hundreds of patients every month, from all walks of life including borderline breast mastopexy patients. In recent years we’ve seen more patients coming through our clinic that are older, or that have had children. This changing demographic has also impacted the number of combined procedures we perform each year. When we talk about “combined procedures” we’re referring to surgery such as breast lift mastopexy and augmentation mammoplasty. These procedures... Read More
Breast Lift Mastopexy Scars & Breast Augmentation Mammoplasty Scars: Prevention & Management
A prominent concern of patients undergoing cosmetic breast surgery with Brisbane plastic surgeon Dr. Philip Richardson is how noticeable scars will appear post-operatively. Scarring is one of those variables that is difficult to predict and is extremely subjective to each patient. It’s hard to accurately understand how a patient will heal post-operatively, but there are measures we can take to minimise the appearance of scars after breast surgery. This blog post aims to equip patients with the information... Read More
Breast Lift and Implants in Two Stages: Pros and Cons
In recent years, there have been more women than ever having breast surgery including two stage breast lift and implants (mastopexy and augmentation mammoplasty) and breast reduction mammoplasty and implants. In particular, older women, women with children, and women with excessive breast tissue have seen a huge increase as the stigma surrounding plastic surgery dissipates. Alongside this trend is the increase in more “complex” procedures. More complex cases relate to patients that have breast laxity, excessive breast tissue,... Read More
Everything you need to know about Breast Reduction in Brisbane
Breast Reduction Brisbane Breast reduction is one of the most rewarding procedures we offer here at Brisbane Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery. It is a medical procedure involving the removal of excess breast tissue and skin. There are many reasons women might want this surgery. The main motivation for patients undergoing breast reduction is to alleviate the undesirable symptoms associated with oversized breasts. Such symptoms encompass physical, mental, and social aspects. Excessive breast tissue can be the catalyst for... Read More
What is implant bottoming out and how can it be fixed?
Breast augmentation mammoplasty, breast lift mastopexy, breast revision, and any breast procedure involves risk. There are numerous post-operative complications that may occur after breast surgery, and while rare, it is important to understand them fully. Among the few potential complications that can arise after breast implant surgery, implant displacement, or “bottoming-out,” is one of the more common issues. This is particularly because it can happen in both the short and long term. While it is still a rare... Read More
Breast Augmentation Mammoplasty Recovery
Breast augmentation mammoplasty is an invasive procedure that requires patients to follow post-operative instructions, which can help avoid post-operative complications after breast surgery. Breast augmentation mammoplasty recovery can sometimes be overwhelming for some patients. It is important for patients to remember and understand all aspects of the instructions provided by their surgeon. Often, patients can get lost in a sea of paperwork when trying to keep on top of their meds, sleep in the right position, engage in... Read More
Understanding Breast Implant Sizes (CCs)
Breast implant sizes is arguably the most important decision for patients that are navigating their breast augmentation surgery journey. Implant size has an undeniable impact on overall breast aesthetics, and women are often caught between the desire for a “natural breast augmentation” look, that leaves people guessing, and the desire for great cleavage and upper-pole fullness. There is often an internal battle for patients as they hear other women’s tales of “boob greed” and recommendations to “always go... Read More
How to achieve a natural breast augmentation
One of the most common concerns of a patient undergoing breast augmentation is the possibility that their breasts may look “noticeably fake” following surgery, and that they will end up looking “overdone”. It is certainly more common nowadays for patients to actively seek a more enhanced look, but for those that are hoping to achieve a subtle change that leaves their peers guessing, the decision-making can be more complex than just choosing a smaller implant. This blog post... Read More
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