Diary of a Breast Augmentation Patient: Part 2

March 26, 2021

If you’re a regular visitor to this blog space, you may have already started reading a personal diary shared by a breast augmentation patient here at Form and Face. Her story continues with her experiences on consultation day. My Breast Augmentation Consultation at Form and Face I know I’ve made a good choice for my surgery when Dr Norris spends a lot of time asking me questions. He asks about my health, but he also has lots of lifestyle questions …

Cosmetic Surgery: Be Safe, Not Sorry, at the Hospital

March 26, 2021

If you’ve been considering cosmetic surgery, you’ll be pleased to know that the Australian Medical Board has issued new guidelines to keep you safe. “This is important news,” says our founder Dr Ben Norris. “Our industry has traditionally been under-regulated, and that has led to a shocking number of botched surgeries performed by unqualified doctors.” The guidelines provide clear directions regarding patient assessment and informed consent, legislating that doctors must provide clear information to consumers about risks and possible complications. …

Cosmetic Surgery: New Frontier in Gender Equality

March 26, 2021

At Form and Face, we’ve seen many changes in the world of aesthetic enhancement through the years. Those changes have been in the techniques and treatments we offer, but also in the patients we treat. Cosmetic surgery has developed a devoted following among men who are flocking to many procedures once considered just for women. We wanted to know more about gender trends, so our team did some research on the procedures bringing men to cosmetic surgery in increasing numbers. …

Cosmetic Doctors vs Plastic Surgeons: What Every Patient Needs to Know

March 26, 2021

Aesthetic enhancement, both surgical and non-surgical, is very big business in Australia. The number of medispa’s and cosmetic surgery centres grows daily. Unfortunately, the wide range of titles and different types of practitioners in the field of cosmetic surgery can make selecting the best provider difficult. Patients that visit Form and Face for body contouring, including breast augmentation, are pleased to learn that Dr Ben Norris is an experienced and well-trained plastic and reconstructive surgeon who specialises in cosmetic surgery. …

Can I Breast Feed After Breast Surgery?

March 26, 2021

Breast surgery, specifically breast augmentation, is one of the most popular procedures for women worldwide, with a proven record of patient satisfaction. Dr Benjamin Norris frequently performs breast surgery as part of a post-pregnancy makeover to help women regain the curves they have lost to motherhood. A chief concern of our patients is whether or not they will be able to breast feed after breast enhancement surgery. This is especially true for women who want to have more children …