“Dr. Norris, do breast implants have to be replaced? How often?” I’ve been asked these questions by women who are considering breast implant surgery, as well as those who have been living with their implants for close to a decade. In today’s post, I’m going to share current research results and information so you can decide. Do breast implants, in fact, have a “shelf life” that requires they be replaced or removed? Or is it better to follow the adage, …
Breast reduction surgery at Form and Face is a reminder that the old adage “Too much is never enough” isn’t always true. Overly large breasts are a source of a wide range of health, emotional, and lifestyle problems: “The physical discomfort may include back, neck and shoulder pain, and skin irritation beneath the breast crease. The weight of excess breast tissue can restrict a woman’s ability to lead an active life. Some women also feel very self-conscious about having large, …
According to the Australian Institute of Family Studies, 65% of Australian mothers with children under the age of 18 are working full time. Self-confidence is a key element of success, especially in the workplace, but at Form & Face in Bondi Junction, we see many women whose confidence has been eroded by childbirth-related changes in their bodies: A figure that was effortlessly trim now holds on to extra pounds that just won’t budge. A once-firm midsection loses its tone and …
Breast augmentation, one of the world’s most popular cosmetic surgery procedures, brings with it much promise and excitement. We see this all the time. Women choose to have breast augmentation for many reasons. Dissatisfaction with their current body proportions or wanting an ideal figure are two reasons. Clothes also come into this equation—for one group, it’s being able to wear clothes that can better show off their new figure. For others it’s about being able to find clothes that fit. …
Women have a love-hate relationship with their breasts. Breasts start out pert and firm, but naturally sag and lose volume as women age. The breast skin and ligaments that hold the breast to the muscle beneath, the structures that support the breast, weaken and stretch. The sagging can be exacerbated by Weight gain Weight loss Childbirth Genetics Women who have sagging breasts and a loss of fullness in the top portion of their breasts, as well as those who miss …