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Over or Under the Muscle? Breast Implant Placement and Dual Plane Augmentation Explained

November 10, 2026

Most women arrive at a first consultation thinking about implant size. Then the surgeon asks where the implant should sit, and the conversation gets more interesting. So, over or under the muscle? It depends on how much natural breast tissue you have, and your surgeon decides after examining you. For many women with thinner tissue, a dual plane pocket (partly under the muscle) is a widely used option. Here is what each placement means, how they compare and what to …

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Capsular Contracture After Breast Augmentation: Signs, Grades, Prevention and Treatment

November 3, 2026

If you have breast implants, or you are thinking about getting them, you have probably come across the term capsular contracture and wondered how worried to be. It is a fair question, and it deserves a calm answer. Capsular contracture is when the soft scar tissue that forms around every implant tightens and squeezes it. Most women never develop a severe form. Still, it helps to know what it looks like, what may cause it and what can be done, …

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How to Choose a Breast Surgeon in Sydney: FRACS vs “Cosmetic Surgeon” Explained

October 22, 2026

By Dr Benjamin Norris FRACS, Specialist Plastic Surgeon, Form & Face (Bondi Junction & Bella Vista, Sydney) Choosing a breast surgeon in Sydney is one of the most important decisions you will make about breast surgery, and it deserves more attention than the price. Whether you are considering breast enlargement, a lift or a reduction, who operates on you and where they operate matters far more to your safety and your result than any advertised deal. The trouble is that …

Breast Reduction Before and After: What Results You Can Realistically Expect

August 27, 2026August 25, 2026

By Dr Benjamin Norris FRACS, Specialist Plastic Surgeon, Form & Face (Bondi Junction & Bella Vista, Sydney) If you have been looking at breast reduction before and after results, you are probably trying to picture one thing: what will my own breasts actually look and feel like afterwards? It is one of the most natural questions to have, and one of the most important to answer honestly. A breast reduction (reduction mammoplasty) is intended to make the breasts smaller and …

How Long Do Breast Implants Last? The Truth About the “10-Year Rule”

September 28, 2026

By Dr Benjamin Norris FRACS, Specialist Plastic Surgeon, Form & Face (Bondi Junction & Bella Vista, Sydney) One of the questions I hear most often is how long breast implants last, usually followed by “do I really have to replace them every ten years?” It is a fair question, and the honest answer is more reassuring than the myth suggests. Breast implants don’t have a fixed expiry date. Most stay in good condition for well over a decade, and many …

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