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Breast Lift Mastopexy and Medicare Cover
When it comes to mastopexy, also called a breast lift, Medicare is a common topic to discuss. There is often a great deal of planning that goes into breast surgery, and many patients can benefit from understanding the costs and whether they are eligible for help from Medicare towards their
Surgical Solutions for the Upper Eyes: Upper Lid Blepharoplasty
The eyes are one of the most prominent facial features. They’re the focus of attention when we interact with others and the main point of expression on our faces. Since our eyes play such a large role in how we appear to others, it makes sense that we can become
Social media and the rise of preservation rhinoplasty article published in Medical Forum by Dr Mathew Jones
Please click on the following link to read the Clinical Update article on social media and the rise of preservation rhinoplasty by Dr Mathew Jones in the Medical Forum Social media and the rise of preservation rhinoplasty
Updated Guidelines for Cosmetic Surgery starting from 1st July 2023
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR COSMETIC SURGERY PATIENTS New Regulations for Cosmetic Surgery starting 1st July 2023. The Medical Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency (AHPRA) are introducing new regulations for Cosmetic Surgery patients from the 1st of July 2023. These new stronger regulations are designed to protect
To augment, lift or both? Sometimes a dilemma.
Quite a number of women who present requesting a breast augmentation would actually benefit from a lift. Typically this occurs after breast feeding/ pregnancy. The volume of the breast often fluctuates dramatically during pregnancy. Drooping breasts and loss of volume can also occur with weight fluctuation. Breast augmentation is recommended
Breast Implant article published in Medical Forum by Dr Timothy Cooper
Please click on the following link to read the Clinical Update article on Breast Implants by Dr Timothy Cooper https://issuu.com/medical-forum-magazine/docs/medical_forum_magazine_february_2020_public_editio/46
BIA-ALCL UPDATE
Letter to our patients who have concerns by the recent TGA changes to the use of textured implants. Links between textured breast implants and a rare form of cancer You may have seen recent reports about a link between breast implants and a rare form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma called Breast
Bali Aid Mission
Last week Dr Timothy Cooper visited Bali with 2 colleagues, Dr’s Mark Duncan Smith and Dr Alex ONeil. The visit was under the auspices of the John Fawcett Foundation and involved seeing and operating on 17 burns victims. The patients had come from as far away as Timor, Java and Sumba. The
BIA-ALCL Controversy
Breast Implant associated Large Cell Lymphoma of the Breast (BIA-ALCL) has been in the news lately. There is a lot of misinformation regarding this condition and there is some confusion as to whether this is part of the Silicone Implant Disease spectrum. It is not thought to be related to
Bali Aid Mission September 2019
Dr Cooper will be joined by Dr Mark Duncan Smith, a Burns Specialist for an Aid trip planned for Bali in September 5-10, 2019. This has been organised by The John Fawcett Foundation in collaboration with the Kolewa Foundation. A clinic is planned for the Friday and will review a