Early non-invasive (non-surgical) treatments delay the onset of irreversible, age-related changes that require surgical correction. As a rule, patients should be 18 years of age or older, but exceptions do exist. In some instances patients younger then 18 will be considered for treatment after paediatric, psychiatric and psychological assessments supporting such a course of action.…
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Breast reconstruction can be performed using implants or the patient’s own tissues. Using the patient’s own tissues is referred to as an autologous reconstruction. The TRAM flap is one of many different options available to patients desiring an autologous breast reconstruction. Over the past 30 years there has been continual refinement in TRAM flap breast…
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No I am not talking about a green, warty chin as depicted in the movies, rather a knobbly chin that is overly accentuated by a deep groove at the junction between your chin and neck. It is occasionally seen in younger patients but more commonly occurs as we age. As we age there is a…
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To paraphrase Woody Allen “with age comes wisdom, but I would willingly give away all my wisdom in exchange for youth”. Tell-tale signs of aging can be seen all over the body and your chin is no different. Mentoplasty is a facelift for your chin. The procedure involves a no external incisions on your face,…
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A chat with the Dermal Therapist…. Samantha works with Dr Southwell-Keely providing facial treatments to patients wanting to remove unwanted pigmentation and fine wrinkles. She is trained in dermal therapies that assist facial rejuvenation and both surgical and non-surgical cosmetic treatments. WHAT IS IT: Fraxel® is a brand name for fractional laser skin rejuvenation. Using…
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On Tuesday 26th November the inaugural Australian Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day was celebrated on Sydney harbour. BRA Day originated in Canada in 2011 and has quickly spread to USA and now Australia and New Zealand. The aim of the day is to promote awareness about breast reconstruction after cancer surgery. Organised by the Australian…
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