Plastic Surgery

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

Many women have the goal of achieving a toned stomach. Different factors such as age, childbirth, or weight changes can cause you to lose this muscle tone and definition. Fortunately, there are solutions to your concerns. Dr. Philip Richardson offers an abdominal lipectomy for women who suffer from excess skin or weak muscles in the Brisbane area. What is an abdominal lipectomy? Normally your abdominal muscles and skin are very tight and firm. Both your muscles and skin... Read More

The teen years are difficult for anyone. Having physical attributes that set your teen apart from their peers is a living nightmare for them. Excessively large breasts can draw unwanted attention from their peers and cause depression and anxiety over their body. Macromastia, a condition in which the breasts are larger than normal, is a condition that affects many teenage women. Fortunately, Dr. Philip Richardson offers treatment options for teen macromastia in Brisbane. What is macromastia? Macromastia occurs... Read More

Excessively large, long, or drooping nipples can be an unsightly source of embarrassment for some women. They protrude and are hard to conceal, resulting in unwelcome glances or comments. Certain clothing styles are not an option, out of fear that the enlarged nipples will show through the fabric. Regardless of whether or not the condition is solitary, or if it is associated with extra-large, tuberous, or sagging breasts, nipple reduction in Brisbane can be a vital part of... Read More

For many adolescent girls, an excessively large cup size may be more of a curse than a blessing. No one wants to stand out at this time in life. Young girls who develop larger than normal breasts at such a tender age may be perceived as much older and more sexually mature, making them the focus of unwanted attention. Classmates may make school life difficult with frequent heckling and bullying. These girls develop a number of issues including... Read More

Wanting to have a definitive masculine body, more men are turning to surgery for gynaecomastia reduction in Brisbane. Gynaecomastia, an enlargement of the male breast tissue, can present itself as a mass beneath the nipple, a puffy appearing nipple, or enlargement of the entire breast. This can have a feminizing effect on the appearance of the chest. Gynaecomastia occurs at many stages throughout the male’s life from birth to puberty and into adulthood, often resolving over time. At... Read More

In Australia, the number of breast augmentation procedures performed each year has steadily increased over the past decade. Similarly, the number of practitioners performing breast augmentation has continued to rise in line with this demand. While breast augmentation can produce exceptional outcomes for patients wanting to increase size and enhance shape, not all outcomes are positive. Whether post-operative complications occur due to poor surgical care, poor post-operative care, or simply due to normal post-operative risk, revision surgery after... Read More