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Rhinoplasty (nose job)

By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

Rhinoplasty is also known as nose surgery, or a ‘nose job’. It is a form of cosmetic surgery to repair or reshape the nose. Some people have a nose job to fix a structural problem with their nose, others do it for cosmetic reasons. When might you have a nose job? Nose surgery can correct physical problems with the nose, including: breathing problems birth defects injuries damage caused by cancer or an infection Nose surgery can also be used for cosmetic reasons such as straightening a crooked nose or removing a hump or dent on the bridge of the nose.

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Ptosis surgery (adult)

By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

What is ptosis surgery? Ptosis surgery is an operation to tighten the muscle that lifts your upper eyelid. As you get older, the levator muscle that lifts your upper eyelid stretches and weakens, causing your eyelid to sag. If you have a sagging eyelid that is interfering with your vision, ptosis surgery can be an effective treatment to improve your vision. Ptosis What are the benefits of surgery? The position of your eyelid should improve. If your eyelid is interfering with your vision, your vision should improve. Are there any alternatives to surgery? Ptosis surgery is the only effective way

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Pinnaplasty (child)

By Sama Mohamed

What is an otoplasty? An otoplasty (or pinnaplasty) is an operation to improve the appearance of your child’s ears. Is an otoplasty suitable for my child? Your child is most likely to benefit from an otoplasty if one or more of the following conditions apply to them. Your child is self-conscious about the size or shape of their ears. Your child is being teased and this is causing them distress. Your child has unusually-shaped ears. An otoplasty will not improve your child’s physical health. For this reason, the operation should be performed only if the aim is to improve their

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Pinnaplasty (adult)

By Sama Mohamed

What is an otoplasty? An otoplasty (or pinnaplasty) is an operation to improve the appearance of your ears. Is an otoplasty suitable for me? You are most likely to benefit from an otoplasty if you are self-conscious about your ears, you are being teased or if you have unusually-shaped ears. What are the benefits of surgery? Your ears should have a better shape. Are there any alternatives to surgery? a An ear sticking out with unusual foldsb An ear closer to the head with more normal folds For adults, surgery is the only option to change the shape of your ears. What

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Liposuction

By Sama Mohamed

Key facts Liposuction is a form of cosmetic surgery to reshape the body by removing body fat. Liposuction should be performed by a specialist plastic surgeon. Medicare does not cover the cost of cosmetic liposuction. What is liposuction? Liposuction (also called lipectomy or lipoplasty) is a type of cosmetic surgery that removes fat from under the skin. The procedure is not a weight-loss method and does not remove fat from other parts of the body, such as visceral fat around the organs. Liposuction changes the shape of certain areas of the body by removing fat from those areas. It is most commonly

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Hair transplant

By Sama Mohamed

What is a hair transplant? Hair transplantation is a treatment option for men or women concerned about thinning hair or baldness. It is cosmetic surgery that transfers hair from where it is thicker to hairless areas of the scalp. Multiple transplant sessions are usually needed and this can be expensive. However, results are usually good and are permanent. How can I prepare for a hair transplant? Tell your surgeon about any past illnesses or medical conditions you have had, and any medications you take (including over the counter items and herbal remedies). Some medications increase the risk of bleeding. You might

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Guide to cosmetic surgery

By Sama Mohamed

Many people in Australia consider having cosmetic surgery to improve how they feel about their appearance. It can be confusing when you look at all the different information about cosmetic surgery and try to understand what is best for you. This article provides what you need to know and the questions you need to ask. What is cosmetic surgery? Cosmetic surgery is done to re-shape or change an otherwise healthy part of the body because a person believes it will improve their appearance, not for a medical reason. Reconstructive surgery differs from cosmetic surgery in that it is designed to

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Facelift

By Sama Mohamed

A facelift is a cosmetic procedure that changes a person’s appearance. Facelifts aim to reduce lines, wrinkles and other visible signs of ageing. Your face may be less lined and possibly appear more youthful after the operation. However, a facelift doesn’t stop the ageing process. What is a facelift? A facelift is a surgical procedure to lift and tighten the face and neck tissues. Facelifts also reduce sagging skin on a person’s face. The operation might also involve: tightening of facial muscles removing or redistributing fat from the neck, jowls and face taking fat from other parts of the body, such as

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Breast uplift

By Sama Mohamed

What is a breast uplift? A breast uplift (mastopexy) is an operation to remove excess skin from your breasts to improve their shape. What are the benefits of surgery? Your breasts should have a better shape. Are there any alternatives to a breast uplift? Using padded bras or inserts can make your breasts appear to have a better shape. If there is not much excess skin and your breasts are not droopy, your surgeon may be able to assess you for a breast augmentation. If you have a large breast size, your surgeon may be able to assess you for

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Breast reduction

By Sama Mohamed

What is a breast reduction for breast cancer (therapeutic mammoplasty)? A breast reduction for breast cancer (therapeutic mammoplasty) is an operation to make your breasts more even in shape or reduced in size. It is normally done at the same time as the surgery to remove breast cancer. What are the benefits of surgery? The cancer surgery alone may make your breasts uneven in shape and size or your breasts may already be uneven in shape and size (this is common). A breast reduction will aim to make them more even. A breast reduction combined with removing the cancer may

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Breast implants (breast augmentation)

By Sama Mohamed

Breast augmentation (breast implants)   Breast augmentation is a form of cosmetic surgery that may change a woman’s appearance by giving her larger breasts, or reconstruct the breast after mastectomy. It is sometimes called a breast enlargement, breast reconstruction or breast implant procedure. Some women have breast implants as part of reconstruction after breast cancer surgery. If this applies to you, please find further information about breast reconstruction on the Breast Cancer Network Australia website. This article concentrates on surgery for cosmetic reasons. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) cancels suspended breast implants available in the Australian market. In September 2019, the TGA

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Blepharoplasty

By Sama Mohamed

This page will give you information about a blepharoplasty. If you have any questions, you should ask your GP or other relevant health professional. What is a blepharoplasty? A blepharoplasty is an operation to remove excess skin and fat from your eyelids and to tighten your skin and soft tissues around your eyes. Is a blepharoplasty suitable for me? As you get older, your skin loses its elasticity (stretchiness) and gravity pulls down on the soft tissues of your eyelids, causing them to sag. Small fat pads behind your eyelid tissue can push forward through weakened muscles, making your eyes

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Abdominoplasty (Tummy tuck)

By Sama Mohamed

When might you have a tummy tuck? You might decide to have a tummy tuck if you want to: remove sagging fat and skin from your tummy repair any separated muscles in the abdomen The operation is usually done for cosmetic reasons. The aim is to improve the appearance of a flabby or bulging belly. Causes of a flabby or bulging belly may include: being above a healthy weight ageing pregnancy rapid weight loss Abdominoplasty can also be done as a reconstructive operation to: correct abnormalities after a disease or surgery, such as removal of large pelvic tumours fix structural

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