Cosmetic plastic surgery is a very personal decision. Every woman has a unique reason for choosing to alter her appearance. Labioplasty, the recontouring of skin surrounding a woman’s vulva, is perhaps the most personal decision of all. As a surgeon, I give the procedure known as labioplasty a big thumbs up. But when it comes to cosmetic labioplasty for my patients in Bondi Junction, I am a bit less enthusiastic. In this post, I’d like to explain my point of …
There are many things to celebrate about welcoming a child into your life, but some of the changes that occur in a women’s body during and after pregnancy may not be so welcome. Your breasts, belly and waistline may not completely recover after you have had a baby…despite your best efforts to return them to their pre-pregnancy state. Now it used to be that mum’s resigned themselves to living with these natural, but unwelcome changes. Today, however, more and more …
Liposuction was created to help men and women achieve proportionate, healthy bodies, with curves in all of the right places.It has been with us since the early 20th Century, but came into its own when Dr. Yves-Gerard Illouz pioneered SAL— Suction Assisted Liposuction—in 1974. The procedure has continued to evolve and improve. Once used primarily on the inner and outer thighs, liposuction today is used for contouring all over the body, including the back fat that can be so troublesome …
In my most recent post, I introduced you to the benefits of liposuction and showed you how they can work on the ABC’s of your body. That post was just the tip of the iceberg regarding the many faces of liposuction. Today, we’re going to work our way down the human body and discover what else this established cosmetic enhancement procedure can do for you. Liposuction from Head (Almost) to Toe Neck – Excess neck fat is a hallmark of …
Unfortunately, Bat wings aren’t just for Batman. As women age, loose skin, tissue and excess fat develop along the upper arm, wiggling and undulating like a bat wing. Not only is this upper arm thickness aesthetically displeasing, it makes it difficult to find clothing with sleeves that accommodate your wings. By the way, you’re not to blame for your bat wings. Although overeating and obesity may contribute to their development, bat wings are frequently a hereditary condition. I’d like to …