Tuberous Breast Correction Surgery
Tuberous breast correction surgery in Brisbane is a popular procedure here at Brisbane Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery. In recent years, the surgery has become more prominent as patients become more educated and aware of the condition and how it is treated. In the past year alone, Dr. Richardson has performed a greater number of surgeries to correct tuberous breasts than any years previous. This blog post aims to answer the following questions: What is tuberous breast disorder? How... Read More
Recovery after Breast Reduction Mammoplasty
Breast reduction mammoplasty has become one of the most popular procedures Dr. Richardson performs here at Brisbane Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery. Breast reduction mammoplasty in Brisbane is a medical procedure that involves the removal of excess breast tissue and skin to reduce and simultaneously lift the breasts, raising the nipple position. Th e most common reason for undergoing the procedure is to alleviate the chronic pain of oversized breasts that can have far-reaching implications for physical and mental... Read More
Twilight Sedation vs. General Anaesthesia
For patients undergoing breast augmentation mammoplasty in Brisbane, there are a huge number of decisions to be made when it comes to all aspects of surgery. One important topic patients should understand before choosing a plastic surgeon is the huge distinction between general anaesthetic and twilight sedation. The difference between these two methods of sedation will have significant safety implications. It is also indicative of the quality of service and care provided by certain practitioners. In this blog... Read More
Dual Plane Placement & Breast Implant Placement
Breast implant placement including submuscular, subglandular, and dual plane placement is an important part of the aesthetic outcome of your breast augmentation mammoplasty surgery, as well as the longevity of your results post-operatively. The decision of whether to opt for under the muscle, over, or somewhere in between will depend on many factors. These include your anatomy, aesthetic goals, and lifestyle. In this blog post, Dr. Phil Richardson—Brisbane Plastic Surgeon—provides a summary of the different options patients have... Read More
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 who has done research into breast... Read More
Do I need a breast lift mastopexy? The case of the Borderline Breast Mastopexy
Here at Brisbane Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery we see hundreds of patients every month, from all walks of life including borderline breast mastopexy patients. In recent years we’ve seen more patients coming through our clinic that are older, or that have had children. This changing demographic has also impacted the number of combined procedures we perform each year. When we talk about “combined procedures” we’re referring to surgery such as breast lift mastopexy and augmentation mammoplasty. These procedures... 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
Breast Lift and Implants in Two Stages: Pros and Cons
In recent years, there have been more women than ever having breast surgery including two stage breast lift and implants (mastopexy and augmentation mammoplasty) and breast reduction mammoplasty and implants. In particular, older women, women with children, and women with excessive breast tissue have seen a huge increase as the stigma surrounding plastic surgery dissipates. Alongside this trend is the increase in more “complex” procedures. More complex cases relate to patients that have breast laxity, excessive breast tissue,... Read More
Everything you need to know about Breast Reduction in Brisbane
Breast Reduction Brisbane Breast reduction is one of the most rewarding procedures we offer here at Brisbane Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery. It is a medical procedure involving the removal of excess breast tissue and skin. There are many reasons women might want this surgery. The main motivation for patients undergoing breast reduction is to alleviate the undesirable symptoms associated with oversized breasts. Such symptoms encompass physical, mental, and social aspects. Excessive breast tissue can be the catalyst for... 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 a rare... Read More