Any new cosmetic procedure consult is 1 hour.

Under the new Regulations from AHPRA, all patients require a referral letter from their GP or another consultant to ensure they are involved in all aspects of your care. Please provide the referral letter on or before your appointment with Dr Benjamin Norris.

As Dr Norris consults more than once a week you should not usually wait more than 2 weeks for a consultation.

Smoking is a contraindication of surgery. It is highly advised that you stop smoking 2 weeks before and do not resume for 4 weeks after the operation. Smoking can cause poor scar formation, slow healing, and increased swelling and bleeding post-surgery.

It is recommended to avoid alcohol intake before and after the procedure.

At Form & Face, we offer a wide variety of payment options:

• Cash
• Bank cheque
• Debit cards
• Credit cards

You may be able to seek funds & payment plans from third-party providers, some of which specialise in medical financing.

Form and Face recommends no exercise for 4-6 weeks after any surgical procedure. Gentle walking is recommended until your surgeon clears you for exercise.

It is recommended that you regularly examine your breasts at home. However, if you are over the age of 50, it is advisable to consult your local GP for a referral for an ultrasound and/or a mammogram. While you can have a mammogram, it is a good idea to inform your radiologist before the examination.

If you were able to breastfeed before having augmentation mammoplasty, you should be able to breastfeed after the surgery as well. This is because most breast augmentation mammoplasty techniques are performed through the mammary fold, which usually does not interfere with the milk ducts or nipples. However, after the surgery, you may experience reduced or limited sensation of the nipple for up to 6 months. It is important to note that the extent of this sensation loss may vary from patient to patient.

Breast implants are not considered lifetime devices, and you may need to replace them at some point. The general recommendation is to consider a replacement if there are issues such as implant rupture, leakage, capsular contracture (hardening of the scar tissue around the implant), or if you want a change in size or shape. On average, implants might last anywhere from 10 to 20 years, but this can vary widely among individuals.

Although rare, implant ruptures can occur. They can occur due to factors like implant ageing, physical trauma, or during medical procedures. If you suspect a rupture, it’s important to consult with your surgeon for evaluation and potential replacement of the implant.

Patients who request implants that are too large for the breast pocket often develop stretch marks.

Heat can cause swelling and delay the healing process. Therefore, it is not recommended to go sunbathing until at least 6 weeks after undergoing surgery.In addition, beach water or pool water may contain bacteria that can cause an infection when in contact with an open wound. It is advised to refrain from swimming until all wounds are completely healed.

For scar management, consider using products such as Hirudoid cream, zinc cream, Vitamin E cream or oil, silicone scar gel sheeting, and Bio-Oil.