Plastic Surgery

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The role of fat in body contouring--particularly for areas such as the breast and buttocks--is growing in popularity across the globe, with many plastic surgeons innovating their techniques to include fat transfer to enhance results and create a natural appearance. While fat transfer can be effective as a supplementary technique to breast augmentation and cosmetic breast procedures, it cannot replicate nor match the aesthetic effect of implants. Dr. Richardson will generally employ fat grafting to assist with achieving... Read More

Learn about breast implant lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) and the facts surrounding this rare condition here. Over the past decade, the topic of breast-implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) has continually resurfaced in the media. As a result, there has been significant concern among women with implants, and women considering breast augmentation. Misinformation has often fuelled the concern surrounding the issue. Of course, women considering breast augmentation should seek out the knowledge to understand all risks associated with surgery. This... Read More

Advances in breast implant technology have increased the longevity of implants. Innovation has helped patients enjoy their breast augmentation results for years and decades. However, some individuals may have specific lifestyle circumstances or rare complications that cause them to remove their breast implants. Reasons might include undesirable aesthetic changes, complications such as implant rupture, or simple change-of-mind. Regardless of the exact reason for wanting to remove your breast implants, this blog is for you. Why do women remove... Read More