How Long Does It Take To Recover from Augmentation Mammoplasty?
The augmentation mammoplasty recovery period is something that is very helpful for patients to understand in detail before planning their surgery. Knowing how long it takes to return to everyday activities, when discomfort tends to ease, and at what stage the body begins to feel more settled can make the process easier to manage. While recovery is not identical for every patient, there are fairly standard stages that give a good idea of what to expect. What happens... Read More
Is There An Age Limit for Breast Augmentation in Australia?
Whether or not there’s a clear breast augmentation age limit is a topic that often comes up when discussing surgery in Australia, as patients want to understand whether there are restrictions in place and how age might influence both eligibility and recovery. In practice, age is not treated as a simple cut-off point, but rather as one of several considerations that surgeons take into account when planning this type of procedure. While younger and older patients can both... Read More
How Long After Breast Augmentation Can I Drive
When to start driving after breast augmentation is one part of recovery that can be helpful to think about ahead of time. The timing of when to start driving again isn’t necessarily as simple as just waiting a set number of days. It depends on factors like how your body individually responds to the surgery, the type of anaesthetic used, and how much control you have over your arms and upper body movements. In this blog, we’ll go... Read More
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
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
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
Saline vs. Silicone Implants: What’s the Difference?
If you’re considering breast augmentation in Brisbane, you’ve likely heard about the different breast implants available including saline vs. silicone implants, and are likely confused as to what is best for you. With the help of skilled practitioners such as Dr. Philip Richardson this choice is made easier, but for those only just starting their research it can be daunting. This blog post aims to provide a brief synopsis of the key characteristics and differences between saline vs... Read More
Five Tips To Choosing Natural Looking Breast Implants in Brisbane
When it comes to choosing your new implants, you deserve only the best. There are many different doctors and kinds of implants available, but it is important to choose wisely. Not all implants and surgeons are equal. Dr. Phil Richardson offers some of the following tips to choosing natural looking breast implants in Brisbane. Use an excellent 3D imaging software like Vectra 3D Imaging. By being able to visualize a 3D image of your projected results after your... Read More
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