What is a breast lift mastopexy? Understanding Breast Mastopexy & Implants
Breast lift and implants (breast mastopexy with augmentation mammoplasty) is a common procedure for women with bre ast ptosis to l ift and enhance the breasts. Plastic surgeon in Brisbane, Dr. Phil Richardson performs hundreds of these combined procedures every year, and the number of patients seeking this surgery is growing. The growth in this particular surgery can be attributed to the rising average age of breast patients combined with growing acceptance of breast implants and cosmetic surgery.... Read More
Cosmetic Surgery Tips from a Brisbane Plastic Surgeon
Learn important cosmetic surgery tips with Dr. Phil Richardson in this blog post. A woman’s decision to undergo cosmetic surgery is deeply personal and can be a difficult journey to navigate. With so much information available to patients online, it can be easy to come across misinformation and contradicting advice. This is especially true when so many forums are not moderated by healthcare professionals. While researching is extremely important, it’s also important to be able to distinguish between... Read More
Twilight Sedation vs. General Anaesthesia
For patients undergoing breast augmentation mammoplasty in Brisbane, there are a huge number of decisions to be made when it comes to all aspects of surgery. One important topic patients should understand before choosing a plastic surgeon is the huge distinction between general anaesthetic and twilight sedation. The difference between these two methods of sedation will have significant safety implications. It is also indicative of the quality of service and care provided by certain practitioners. In this blog... Read More
Dual Plane Placement & Breast Implant Placement
Breast implant placement including submuscular, subglandular, and dual plane placement is an important part of the aesthetic outcome of your breast augmentation mammoplasty surgery, as well as the longevity of your results post-operatively. The decision of whether to opt for under the muscle, over, or somewhere in between will depend on many factors. These include your anatomy, aesthetic goals, and lifestyle. In this blog post, Dr. Phil Richardson—Brisbane Plastic Surgeon—provides a summary of the different options patients have... Read More
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
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
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
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
What is breast implant health?
Breast augmentation is the most popular cosmetic surgical procedure of a $1.4bn industry in Australia, with thousands of women getting breast implants each year, but far fewer are undergoing a regular breast implant check. As the number of women undergoing the procedure continues to rise, as does the importance of maintaining high industry standards, reducing risk, and improving safety, health, and aesthetic outcomes for patients in both the short and long-term. While the most important aspect of safety... Read More
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