Posted on November 22, 2023 in Gynaecomastia
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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Posted on November 12, 2023 in Gender Affirming 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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Posted on October 13, 2023 in Gender Affirming 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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Posted on October 3, 2023 in Scar Revision
Do you have a scar that you wish would go away? Well, it is possible to at least make it less prominent with scar removal surgery. It may not be possible to remove it completely but you can choose the best treatment available for the type of scar that causes you discomfort. How scars form during the natural healing process When your skin is injured or cut, this leaves scars when the area heals. As the skin heals naturally, new tissue grows to fill in the gaps and bring ...
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Posted on September 28, 2023 in Breast Enlargement
Breast augmentation is a cosmetic plastic surgery procedures in Australia which increases the size of your breasts or corrects loose breasts after weight loss or pregnancy. If you are thinking about having breast surgery, start by doing your research online. And, when you are ready, find a specialist plastic surgeon you can build a rapport with and trust to do the surgery. You may find there are a lot of options but, keep in mind, a cosmetic surgeon is not the same as a specialist plastic surgeon. In this article ...
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Posted on September 21, 2023 in Breasts
Are you worrying about breasts that are not symmetrical, specifically breast asymmetry? You are not alone. Many women’s breasts are uneven or are a slightly different size or shape. Having uneven nipples or breasts is not usually something to worry about. In fact, most women have a small amount of difference between their breasts and it does not cause problems or need correction. Understanding Breast Asymmetry While breast asymmetry can be normal, if you notice sudden or progressive changes in your breasts it may be a sign of breast cancer. ...
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Posted on August 25, 2023 in About the Practice
Are you considering specialist plastic surgery of some sort? Maybe you have been scouring the internet for information about the type of procedure you want to meet your overall goals. The whole process can be quite daunting, particularly when it comes down to choosing a specialist plastic surgeon. How do you know who is the best person to choose? They all sound so good when you read about them on the internet. So it is important to talk to them personally before making a decision. At Pure Aesthetics, we understand ...
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Posted on August 21, 2023 in Rhinoplasty
A rhinoplasty is plastic surgery to change the shape of or repair your nose. The purpose is to either improve your breathing or for cosmetic reasons. Most rhinoplasties are performed through nostrils so there are no visible scars left behind. But that depends on the type of procedure and it may require cutting the tissue between your nostrils to do the rhinoplasty. Why get a rhinoplasty? There are many reasons why you may want a rhinoplasty, including to: Change the size of your nose Improve your breathing Correct birth defects ...
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Posted on August 17, 2023 in Gender Affirming Surgery
Transgender male teens may want to physically change their appearance more in line with how they feel. Being born female but identifying as male can be incredibly difficult. It is a time where they need their parent’s support and the support of their medical practitioner to make good decisions. So how do you help your teenager determine if gender affirming surgery is right for them if they are under 18? Deciding whether to undergo ‘top’ surgery Making the decision to support your teenager having top surgery to affirm their gender is ...
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Posted on June 16, 2023 in Labiaplasty
Labias come in all shapes and sizes and there are many reasons why people women have large or enlarged labias, including normal variations, genetic predisposition, ageing, hormonal changes and following childbirth. While there’s usually nothing wrong with large or enlarged labias, for some people they can cause a range of issues, including: pain and discomfort self-consciousness during intimacy or when wearing tight clothing such as yoga pants or swimwear difficulty exercising discomfort during intimacy or sexual intercourse health issues including urinary tract infections and irritation If the size or shape ...
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