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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]

labiaplasty

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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8 Tips for a Safe and Quick Breast Reduction Recovery

Breast Reduction Recovery

Large breasts cause some women physical and emotional issues. A breast reduction can impact your life in a positive way, especially if your breasts cause pain, embarrassment or make it difficult to lead an active life. If you are thinking of having breast reduction surgery, the following are eight tips for a safe breast reduction recovery. Healing Process after Breast Reduction Surgery The healing process after a breast reduction can take several months. How you look after yourself during the recovery process is important to getting the best results. 1. Carefully ...
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Overcoming Excessive Sweating: Sydney’s Top Hyperhidrosis Solutions

Sydney's Top Hyperhidrosis Solutions

Excessive sweating, known as hyperhidrosis, is a relatively common condition affecting about 2 to 3% of people. Not only can it affect your underarms, but also your hands and feet and, sometimes, your scalp, neck and face. Everyone sweats when they are hot, so sweating excessively all the time can negatively impact your life both physically and emotionally. If you find yourself sweating on a cold day, you may be looking for hyperhidrosis relief in Sydney. Impact of Hyperhidrosis Hyperhidrosis can be embarrassing socially, at work, during physical activity and ...
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What to Consider When Deciding on Breast Reduction in Sydney

Breast Reduction

Overly large breasts can cause physical and emotional distress, so you may be considering  breast reduction surgery. Also called reduction mammoplasty, your surgeon removes excess fat, glandular tissue and skin to make the size of your breasts better suit the size of your body. Women with large breasts may suffer with chronic back, shoulder and neck pain, and irritated skin under the breasts. This can make it difficult to lead an active life. You may also be self-conscious about your breast size which can affect your self-esteem. Understanding Breast Reduction ...
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Men’s Gynaecomastia Surgery: What to Know and What to Ask

Gynecomastia Surgery

Understanding gynaecomastia is essential to knowing whether it needs treatment or not. Often called “man boobs”, gynaecomastia is a common problem that can develop during the teenage years. It usually disappears as an adult. It is not life threatening and adult men can develop it which may impact their self-esteem. Gynaecomastia is when the breast tissue grows larger than normal and the tissue around the nipple starts to feel rubbery and spread across your chest. This tissue can be painful or tender to touch. Changes to your breasts may be ...
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Facial Feminization Surgery in Australia: A Comprehensive Guide

Facial Feminization Surgery

Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS) is a range of facial and neck procedures for transgender women to align facial appearance with their female gender. Transgender women may elect to undergo facial feminisation surgery (FFS) so their appearance matches how they see themselves. Facial features such as the jaw line, eyes and brow are inherently gender specific and are on show for the whole world to see, while other parts of the body may be easier to hide. For transgender women, feminising their face can be a critical part of transitioning. While ...
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Navigating the Journey: What to Know About Female to Male ‘Top’ Chest Surgery

Female to Male 'Top' Chest Surgery

Many people are born with female bodies that do not match the gender they identify with. This can cause years of distress and an intensely emotional journey of transitioning. Female to male transitioning—what is it? To address the emotional journey of gender affirmation, you may decide to transition. So what it is female to male transitioning? If you are a transgender male, it means you were born into a female body but truly believe you are male. But, because you have a female body, your family and society see you ...
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