Category: Breast Augmentation
Breast implant shape, shell, and fill: your go-to guide
Any patient undergoing breast augmentation mammoplasty in Brisbane will know that there are many decisions including breast implant shape, shell and fill. The most important consideration during this time—for both patients and surgeons—should always be safety. Safety in breast augmentation is achieved through strategic planning and decision-making from both patient and surgeon, and complications management will play a huge role in your short and long-term results and health.
If you are someone...Read More
Breast Lift Mastopexy Scars & Breast Augmentation Mammoplasty Scars: Prevention & Management
A prominent concern of patients undergoing cosmetic breast surgery with Brisbane plastic surgeon Dr. Philip Richardson is how noticeable scars will appear post-operatively. Scarring is one of those variables that is difficult to predict and is extremely subjective to each patient. It’s hard to accurately understand how a patient will heal post-operatively, but there are measures we can take to minimise the appearance of scars after breast surgery. This blog post aims to equip patients with the information...Read More
What is implant bottoming out and how can it be fixed?
Breast augmentation mammoplasty, breast lift mastopexy, breast revision, and any breast procedure involves risk. There are numerous post-operative complications that may occur after breast surgery, and while rare, it is important to understand them fully. Among the few potential complications that can arise after breast implant surgery, implant displacement, or “bottoming-out,” is one of the more common issues. This is particularly because it can happen in both the short and long term. While it is still...Read More
Breast Augmentation Mammoplasty Recovery
Breast augmentation mammoplasty is an invasive procedure that requires patients to follow post-operative instructions, which can help avoid post-operative complications after breast surgery. Breast augmentation mammoplasty recovery can sometimes be overwhelming for some patients. It is important for patients to remember and understand all aspects of the instructions provided by their surgeon. Often, patients can get lost in a sea of paperwork when trying to keep on top of their meds, sleep in the right...Read More
How to achieve a natural breast augmentation
One of the most common concerns of a patient undergoing breast augmentation is the possibility that their breasts may look “noticeably fake” following surgery, and that they will end up looking “overdone”. It is certainly more common nowadays for patients to actively seek a more enhanced look, but for those that are hoping to achieve a subtle change that leaves their peers guessing, the decision-making can be more complex than just choosing a smaller implant. This blog post aims to provide a...Read More
What is breast implant health?
Breast augmentation is the most popular cosmetic surgical procedure of a $1.4bn industry in Australia, with thousands of women getting breast implants each year, but far fewer are undergoing a regular breast implant check. As the number of women undergoing the procedure continues to rise, as does the importance of maintaining high industry standards, reducing risk, and improving safety, health, and aesthetic outcomes for patients in both the short and long-term. While the most important aspect of safety in...Read More
Pros and Cons of Breast Augmentation Surgery
For many women, the decision to undergo breast augmentation surgery is one that has been considered for many years. For others, lifestyle factors such as breast feeding, pregnancy, and weight-loss can create a newfound desire to undergo cosmetic enhancement.
In either instance, the decision to undergo cosmetic surgery is a significant and impactful one. Often patients have reservations due to fear of risks and complications, as well as common misconceptions regarding breast implants. The process of...Read More
Cost of Fat Transfer to Breasts
Learn all about fat transfer including the costs of fat transfer to the breasts in this blog with Dr. Phil Richardson
What is fat transfer?In recent years, fat grafting or fat transfer breast augmentation in Brisbane has become increasingly popular, with many surgeons now offering this treatment to their patients. Historically, there have been very few alternatives to breast implants. No doubt, there are countless products that claim to increase breast size. There are even entire blogs dedicated to...Read More
Breast Surgery in Brisbane with Dr. Richardson
Many women struggle with low self-esteem when they aren’t satisfied with the look and feel of their breasts. The wrong size or shape can hinder confidence and feeling of femininity. Breast surgery is a precise art that requires the services of a plastic, cosmetic, and reconstructive surgeon with significant experience. Choosing the correct surgeon is a difficult and complex decision and can mean the difference between a bad outcome and a great outcome. Dr. Philip Richardson’s clinic in Brisbane offers...Read More
What to Expect: Breast Augmentation
Many patients wonder what to expect after breast augmentation surgery. This blog post intends to answer just that – so keep reading!
Breast augmentation is a big decision. Every surgical procedure carries significant risk, so the decision to undergo elective surgery should not be taken lightly. For those women who do choose to undergo breast augmentation surgery, it’s important to be properly informed. Preparation is key to a good result and smooth journey. So, what can you expect after...Read More
