What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

Every industry has its jargon, but the cosmetics industry is especially confusing. If you’re like the patients visiting our practice, you’re probably baffled by the meaning of skincare buzzwords like “actives” and “peptides,” and emerging terms such as “biodynamic” and “non-comedogenic.” You can Google the definitions, of course, but do you have the training to make sense of them? If so, congratulations! If not, you’re in the majority. Few of us are qualified to sort out the terms used by …

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

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. …

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10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Having Cosmetic Surgery in Thailand

Did you know that as many as 15,000 Australians head overseas each year for “discount” aesthetic enhancement procedures? Medical tour operators make it easy for Australians to jump on an airplane and head to countries like Thailand for nip/tuck holidays. What’s easy, however, is not always what’s good, just as what’s cheaper is not always better. In today’s article, Form and Face gives you a checklist of questions to ask before considering cosmetic surgery overseas. Medical Tourism: 10 Questions You …

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How Do Your Breasts Shape Up?

When women want to enhance their breasts, they often think in terms of achieving a larger bra size. “There’s more to breast augmentation than placing an implant to take a patient from a C to a D cup,” explains Dr Norris. “It’s important for surgeons to consider a woman’s breast shape in order to help her best achieve her enhancement goals.” According to research conducted by Glamour magazine in conjunction with lingerie manufacturer ThirdLove, there are seven different breast shapes. …

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Go Pro: Expert Skincare at Form & Face

Visitors to Form and Face often admit that they have no idea where to start with skincare products. We understand. Beauty aisles and beauty counters present a cornucopia of serums, moisturisers, and other products promising to give you a youthful, radiant complexion. If you choose your skincare regiment wisely, your skin will be helped. Choose poorly and you may end up more than disappointed. In today’s article, we offer a way for you to make the best choice for your …

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