Breast Augmentation Checklist: How to prepare for a breast augmentation
Find your breast augmentation checklist right here - everything you need to know about preparing for breast augmentation. For any woman undergoing a breast augmentation, the procedure is an important event in their life, and one that they spend significant time and effort considering and planning for. It can sometimes be overwhelming for patients in the pre-operative period, as there are many things to consider, from choosing implants to deciding how much time to take off work. This... Read More
Capsular Contracture
Learn about capsular contracture and its symptoms with Brisbane plastic surgeon, Dr. Phil Richardson. Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the world. At the time of writing this blog post, thousands of women are undergoing the procedure each week globally. While breast augmentation is generally considered less complicated than more involved surgeries such as breast lift, reduction, and revision, there are still risks associated with all types of surgery. Patients should consider post-operative... Read More
Breast Reduction Surgery Brisbane
What is Breast Reduction Surgery? Breast reduction is a surgical procedure involving the removal of excess breast tissue, fat, and skin to help alleviate the physical and mental strain of oversized breasts. For many women, having excessive breast tissue can be debilitating. Not only can it be difficult to find bras and clothing that fit, but women can also experience significant back, neck, and shoulder pain due to the size of their breasts. This has continual effects on... Read More
Pros and Cons of Breast Augmentation Surgery
For many women, the decision to undergo breast augmentation surgery is one that has been considered for many years. For others, lifestyle factors such as breast feeding, pregnancy, and weight-loss can create a newfound desire to undergo cosmetic enhancement. In either instance, the decision to undergo cosmetic surgery is a significant and impactful one. Often patients have reservations due to fear of risks and complications, as well as common misconceptions regarding breast implants. The process of deciding whether... Read More
Textured Implants & the TGA
TGA announcement On the 11th of July 2019, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) proposed the suspension and cancellation of a number of textured implant varieties due to the cited link between these implants and the risk of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL). The media coverage surrounding this proposal has been significant, and inconsistencies in reporting has caused confusion among patients with implants and the general public. There are a number of important areas of consideration when reviewing the... Read More
Choosing the Right Breast Surgeon in Brisbane
For women considering breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, or even breast revision surgery, the process of choosing a breast surgeon in Brisbane can be difficult and sometimes overwhelming. In Australia, the number of specialist plastic surgeons has risen to over 400, and this is before taking into account cosmetic surgeons who are also approved practitioners of breast surgery. With so much to consider, and so many practitioners available, how can you be sure you’re making the right... Read More
Cost of Fat Transfer to Breasts
Learn all about fat transfer including the costs of fat transfer to the breasts in this blog with Dr. Phil Richardson What is fat transfer? In recent years, fat grafting or fat transfer breast augmentation in Brisbane has become increasingly popular, with many surgeons now offering this treatment to their patients. Historically, there have been very few alternatives to breast implants. No doubt, there are countless products that claim to increase breast size. There are even entire blogs... Read More
“Baring All” : The Dr Richardson Podcast
Brisbane Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery—in collaboration with Nova Entertainment—is proud to present the Dr Richardson podcast “Baring All”. The Dr Richardson podcast includes real patient stories, advice from Dr. Richardson, and insight into the world of breast surgery. Every episode of this sometimes emotional, often funny, and always informative series, focuses on a different type of breast surgery. Whether it be breast augmentation mammoplasty, breast reduction mammaplasty, breast revision, breast implant removal, no stone is left unturned. There... Read More
Breast Implant Illness – Fact or Fiction?
In the past year, there has been growing media attention—particularly online—surrounding the concept of “breast implant-related symptoms” after breast augmentation, which many online forums are referring to as “breast implant illness” or "breast implant syndrome". A quick snapshot of Google trends for the term shows it has garnered significant attention in the past 6 months. Interestingly, most of these searches have been made in Australia. So what is “breast implant illness” and is it a myth? Is it... Read More
Breast Masters Conference 2018
In October 2018, Dr. Philip Richardson attended the inaugural Breast Masters Symposium in Sydney, where he delivered two key presentations to share his expert knowledge with surgeons across Australia and abroad. The Breast Masters Symposium invites Australian Specialist Plastic Surgeons and other key players in the plastics industry to present, collaborate, and learn about the complex and skilful art of breast surgery. Over the three days, Dr. Richardson conducted two presentations pertaining to revisional surgery and breast augmentation... Read More
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