Should I be worried about skin cancers?
Australia has the highest incidence of Skin Cancers, and unfortunately, Queensland has the most number of cases in Australia. Risks of skin cancer include: Skin Type, Sun Exposure, Sun Protection,...
View ArticleWhat is Breast Hypertrophy?
Breast hypertrophy is by definition disproportionally large breasts with excessive breast tissue. This may occur as early as puberty, as a result of pregnancies, weight gain or even menopause. In the...
View ArticleIs bigger better?
Often when one is considering breast augmentation, the advice is to go bigger. Our advice is to consider a few factors: What clothes do you like to wear? How noticeable do you want them to be?...
View ArticleHow do I know I have a skin cancer?
Skin cancers develop as a result of transformation of abnormal skin cells into cancerous cells, resulting in a growth which can invade and destroy normal tissue. There are several different types of...
View ArticleWhy are my breasts different?
Breast asymmetry is very common. There are degrees of asymmetry. A mild different between the two breast can be normal, if it is within a cup size. It is, in fact, quite unusual to have perfectly...
View ArticleIs Plastic Surgery covered by my private health insurance?
Plastic Surgery procedures are divided into two main categories reconstructive and cosmetic. Many of the procedures we perform are rebatable from Private Health Insurers (PHI) as they are performed...
View ArticleWhen would I need to have my breast implants exchanged?
The short answer is if it is not broken, don't fix it. Or put simply - if there is nothing wrong with them and if you are still comfortable with them, there is no need to have them removed or...
View ArticleHow do I know if my breast implants are in trouble?
There are symptoms and signs that may indicate problems associated with breast implants. However, one must always remember that majority of implant ruptures are picked up incidentally on ultrasounds...
View ArticleDo ruptured breast implants have to be removed?
This is a very good question and one I am often asked by patients with an ultrasound report indicating implant rupture. There is no straight answer. Implant rupture are classified into two types:...
View ArticleWhat options are open to me with implant removal?
There are three main options opens to patients who chose to have their implant removed. Option 1: To have them removed and not replaced This is medically the best option especially if the implants are...
View ArticleHow do I choose a good sunscreen?
There are so many sunscreens on the market, it is often very difficult to know which one to buy. Studies have shown that sun protection is essential, especially at an early age for prevention of skin...
View ArticleMelanoma Staging - What is the difference between Level and Stage?
When one is first diagnosed with a Melanoma, it is often associated with anxiety and distress. What does this mean? Many will ask. Melanoma has been depicted by social media, general media and the...
View ArticleShould I be worried about skin cancers?
Australia has the highest incidence of Skin Cancers, and unfortunately, Queensland has the most number of cases in Australia. Risks of skin cancer include: Skin Type, Sun Exposure, Sun Protection,...
View ArticleWhat is Breast Hypertrophy?
Breast hypertrophy is by definition disproportionally large breasts with excessive breast tissue. This may occur as early as puberty, as a result of pregnancies, weight gain or even menopause. In the...
View ArticleIs bigger better?
Often when one is considering breast augmentation, the advice is to go bigger. Our advice is to consider a few factors: What clothes do you like to wear? How noticeable do you want them to be?...
View ArticleHow do I know I have a skin cancer?
Skin cancers develop as a result of transformation of abnormal skin cells into cancerous cells, resulting in a growth which can invade and destroy normal tissue. There are several different types of...
View ArticleWhy are my breasts different?
Breast asymmetry is very common. There are degrees of asymmetry. A mild different between the two breast can be normal, if it is within a cup size. It is, in fact, quite unusual to have perfectly...
View ArticleIs Plastic Surgery covered by my private health insurance?
Plastic Surgery procedures are divided into two main categories reconstructive and cosmetic. Many of the procedures we perform are rebatable from Private Health Insurers (PHI) as they are performed...
View ArticleWhen would I need to have my breast implants exchanged?
The short answer is if it is not broken, don't fix it. Or put simply - if there is nothing wrong with them and if you are still comfortable with them, there is no need to have them removed or...
View ArticleHow do I know if my breast implants are in trouble?
There are symptoms and signs that may indicate problems associated with breast implants. However, one must always remember that majority of implant ruptures are picked up incidentally on ultrasounds...
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