Posted on July 23, 2024 in Gender Affirming Surgery
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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Posted on May 29, 2024 in Gender Affirming Surgery, Labiaplasty
Gender reassignment surgery is a complex set of procedures, generally, broken into top and bottom surgery. A vaginoplasty is one of the gender-affirming procedures that make up bottom surgery. It is a procedure that transgender women have as part of their gender affirmation in Australia. So, what is a vaginoplasty? Vaginoplasty: What is it? During a vaginoplasty, your surgeon reshapes the scrotum, penis and testicles into a vulva and vaginal canal. They may also use different parts of the body and lower intestine if needed. There is also a technique ...
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Posted on May 14, 2024 in Breast Lift, Liposuction
Are you thinking of having a breast lift and want to know what options are available? If so, read this article for insight into what is possible. A Breast Lift with Liposuction When your specialist plastic surgeon believes you will benefit, they will recommend having liposuction at the same time as a breast lift (mastopexy). This removes the excess fat from the upper armpit area and from the sides of your breasts. Doing liposuction at the same time as breast lift surgery Sydney gives your breasts better definition and reduces ...
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Posted on May 6, 2024 in Gender Affirming Surgery
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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Posted on May 1, 2024 in Post Pregnancy
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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Posted on April 25, 2024 in Male
There was a time that plastic surgery was more common for women than for men. Over the years this has been changing Today, plastic surgery is becoming more popular among men—after all, they want to also maintain their looks and have issues they want to correct. There are many male plastic surgery options available for all parts of the body. In this article we look at a few. Common Types of Male Plastic Surgery Men may consider plastic surgery for many reasons. From correcting facial abnormalities to wanting a nose ...
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Posted on April 20, 2024 in Facelift
Facelifts are a common procedure in Australia. As common as it is, there are many facelift surgery misconceptions and myths surrounding that can lead to unrealistic expectations You may be thinking of having a facelift and may have some preconceived ideas. Here are some facelift myths and facts to give you a better understanding of the facelift procedure Australia. Myth 1. A Facelift gives you an Unnatural Appearance Sadly, this myth occurs after patients have results that appear unnatural and stiff. This occurs when a surgeon does not have the ...
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Posted on April 15, 2024 in Breasts, Plastic Surgeons
Breast surgery is common in Australia. So you are not alone if you have breast surgery on your mind. It can improve sagging breasts when you get older, and after changes in weight and pregnancy. You may also want breast surgery to reduce or increase the size of your breasts, or for breast reconstruction after a mastectomy. Finding the best breast surgery specialist in Sydney can be challenging. The most important thing is to find an experienced specialist plastic surgeon who can give you the right advice and perform surgery ...
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Posted on April 9, 2024 in Breast Enlargement
There may soon be another option for women who do not want standard silicone breast implants after a mastectomy. The use of groundbreaking technology to create custom breast implants is becoming a reality. After years of research, trials of 3D printed breast implants are showing promise as an alternative to silicone or saline implants in breast reconstruction surgery. This exciting future is on the horizon and women could have the choice of 3D breast implants that allow the growing of natural tissue over time. What are 3D Breast Implants? A ...
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Posted on April 3, 2024 in Breasts
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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