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Tear Drop Breast Implants: What You Need to Know

tear drop breast implants

Various choices need to be made in preparation for breast enlargement surgery. One of them is whether to have tear drop or round shaped implants. It is an important decision as it will affect the long-term outcome. Making an informed decision with the guidance of an experienced specialist plastic surgeon is crucial. Tear Drop Implants: What are They? Tear drop implants are ideal when you want a result that looks more like the naturally-sloped breast shape These are anatomical implants that mimic the shape of your breasts. They are rounded at ...
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Am I a Candidate for Nipple Correction?

nipple correction sydney

Are you concerned about the appearance of your nipples? Maybe they are inverted, larger than you prefer, or have changed in appearance. If this is the case, There are surgical options available to help improve the appearance of your nipples. Inverted Nipples: What are they? If you have inverted nipples, they do not point outwards, instead they go inwards. There are three categories of nipple inversion: Grade 1. Grade 1 is mild nipple inversion. Your nipples will stick out a little when you stimulate them. You may still be able ...
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Dr Steve Merten, 15 years Experience in Gender Affirmation Surgery

Dr. Steve Merten

Physically transitioning to your true gender is an emotional journey. It can take years to achieve the final outcome. This is why it important to have an experienced, empathetic team of medical professionals to help guide you down the right path. While the physical changes are not easy, you want a specialist plastic surgeon who has experience working with transgender patients. Someone you can trust.  Specialist plastic surgeon, Dr Steve Merten has many years training and experience. As a passionate surgeon, he has a special interest in gender affirmation Sydney. ...
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Traditions and Transformations: Cultural Factors in Gender Affirmation Surgery

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While it is not the goal of all trans people, many to undergo gender affirmation surgery to realise their true identity and improve their quality of life and wellbeing. For trans men and women this can mean various surgical procedures, including “top” and “bottom” surgery. The diversity in gender affirmation surgery can mean that people may also opt for facial specialist plastic surgery so they appear more feminine or masculine. Trans people are so much more than their physical looks. If they can access an experienced specialist plastic surgeon, it ...
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Partner Perspectives: Supporting Your Spouse Through Post-Pregnancy Surgery

Post-Pregnancy Surgery

After your partner finishes having children, she may want post-pregnancy surgery. While what procedures she undergoes depends on how pregnancy impacted her body, your role as her partner throughout the journey has a big impact on its success. No matter why she wants specialist plastic surgery, she needs your support. She may want surgery to help her feel more empowered and confident, or for physical reasons, such as to restore her body to pre-pregnancy days or to enhance some of her natural features. Here are some tips for partners of ...
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The Role of AI and Machine Learning in Breast Surgery Planning

Breast Surgery Planning

With artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) used more and more in different areas, is it also useful in personalised breast procedure planning? The short answer is yes but there is a need for much more research into the subject. Ways Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning will Change the Future of Breast Surgery AI and ML are the latest buzzwords in breast surgery research, with a number of successful trials. ML refers to using large datasets to create algorithms that imitate the way the brain thinks. While AI and ...
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What are the Options for Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy or Injury?

Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy

Surgery to remove a breast or both breasts to prevent or treat breast cancer, or after an injury can leave you feeling sad, anxious and you may even develop low self-esteem. If you find yourself in this situation, you can choose to have reconstructive breast surgery. There are different breast augmentation choices in Sydney so it is important to talk to a specialist plastic surgeon. Breast Reconstruction Options After consulting a specialist plastic surgeon, you may have the choice between having breast implants or of using autologous tissue from another part ...
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Specialised Breast Surgery for Older Women: Breast Augmentation for Older Patients

Breast Augmentation

More and more older women are opting for breast implants where, previously, it was something that was more common for women under 40. Age is only a number and there is nothing stopping older women choosing to have this surgery as long as they are in good health. In fact, a breast augmentation for older women makes sense because they have the financial stability and time to recover. How old a woman is does not limit them from wanting to have a mature breast enhancement after noticing significant changes to ...
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What are the Different Types of Weight Loss Surgery?

Carrying too much weight can lead to other serious health problems, including heart disease and Type 2 Diabetes. This makes losing weight important as it can improve these conditions. If you struggle to lose weight over the long term through lifestyle changes, weight loss surgery may be an alternative. Weight Loss Procedures There are three surgical weight loss options in Australia: Gastric band surgery Sleeve gastrectomy surgery Gastric bypass surgery. 1. Gastric Band Surgery Gastric band surgery is not as popular as it was because the weight loss achieved is not ...
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Recovery after Labiaplasty: Timeline, Aftercare, More [Complete Guide]

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Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure that resizes or reshapes the female external genitalia. You may want this surgery because you have physical discomfort in the area or for aesthetic reasons. In this article we discuss the recovery timeline and aftercare so you get an idea of what to expect after a labiaplasty. Labiaplasty Recovery Stages How long labiaplasty recovery takes depends on you as an individual. The following is a rough timeline of the recovery stages you can expect after labiaplasty surgery. Immediately After Surgery Immediately after surgery there will ...
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