Plastic and reconstructive surgery is a surgical specialty that covers the whole body, and is concerned with function and appearance. Advances are ongoing and rapidly assimilated into everyday use. Dr John Kippen reports.
by Dr John KippenThere are simple things patients can do to prepare for plastic surgery procedures to ensure the best outcomes. Dr John Kippen reports.
by Dr John KippenBirthmarks, melanocytic naevus and warts can be treated with different procedures. Dr Tew reports.
by Dr Sawjin TewPlastic surgery can produce life changing results, but realistic expectations and choice of surgeon are important considerations. Dr Sawjin Tew offers up some handy hints.
by Dr Sawjin TewA stressful work day is all too common. Work-related stress has many causes, including long hours, heavy workload and excessive time on computers, says Judy Kater, a meditation facilitator.
by Judy KaterTwo main issues have been in the spotlight recently in regards to plastic surgery. One relates to problems with the French poly implant prothèse, and the other to the recent studies attesting to the safety of polyurethane foam-coated implants. Dr John Kippen reports.
by Dr John KippenFace transplants are an uncommon operation, and complicated because there are varying combinations of tissue composition, skin amounts and antigenicity. Since 2005, 11 human face transplantations have been performed worldwide.
by Dr Sawjin TewAbdominoplasty corrective surgery is commonly performed. Results are usually reliable and very favourable, says Dr John Kippen.
by Dr John KippenThis surgery is used to correct the external appearance of deviation, prominence, over-projection, bumps and irregularities. Internal structures that affect airflow and obstruction symptions can also be corrected, says Dr John Kippen.
by Dr John KippenPatients and their doctors are sometimes not aware that plastic surgeons are often involved in surgery of the facial bones and jaw, says Dr Sawjin Tew.
by Dr Sawjin TewBone-based chin augmentation canbe performed by sliding existing bone forward (sliding genioplasty), or by adding bone onlys or bone substitutes, says Dr John Kippen.
by Dr John KippenThe main reason why people choose to have eyelid reduction surgery is because they feel their eyes look tired, angry or stressed.
by Dr John KippenRhinoplasty, or surgery to change the shape of the nose, was one of the earliest plastic surgical procedures performed.
by Dr Sawjin TewDr John Kippen is one of the Northern Beaches most respected plastic surgeons. Here he answers some of the most frequently asked questions about the procedure.
by Dr John KippenThe weight loss industry in Australia is massive and encouraged by quick fix products, television programs and weight loss companies. But what happens when you lose the weight? Dr Sawjin Tew reports.
by Dr Sawjin Tew