Form and Face Articles

Can What You Eat Tighten Loose Skin? (The answer is Yes!)

Are you plagued by loose, sagging skin? Many of the people who visit Form and Face would say yes. For some, it’s the result of a major weight loss achievement. For others, it may simply be the consequence of ageing. Regardless of the cause, there are surgeries that can correct loose skin, such as Abdominoplasty – Also known as a tummy tuck, this procedure makes the abdominal area thinner and firmer. Brachioplasty – Also known as an arm lift, this …

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Gynaecomastia Surgery: More than a Cosmetic Boost for Boys

Gynaecomastia Surgery: More than a Cosmetic Boost for Boys It may not surprise you to know that many patients who consult with Dr Norris about breast surgery are older men. Like their female counterparts, older men experience hormonal shifts as they age, along with a loss of muscle and skin tone. Gynaecomastia surgery can remove excess fat, tighten skin, and help older men reclaim a more youthful physique. What may surprise you, however, is the increasing number of teenage boys …

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How Soon Can I Get Back to Work after Breast Augmentation?

Do you have the luxury of asking for a holiday and not telling your employer when you’ll be returning to work? Who does?! That’s why patients visiting Dr Norris for a plastic surgery consult are given a timetable to let them know when they’ll be back in shape. In Good Time: 4 Stages of Plastic Surgery Recovery As we note frequently, the human body is an amazing self-healing mechanism. After you have surgery, every part of you will pull together …

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Dr Norris Shares Tips for Faster Breast Augmentation Recovery

I’ve received lots of positive feedback on our 2-part post entitled “Diary of a Breast Augmentation”, about a patient’s journey having breast implant surgery at Form and Face. Another aspect of the diary deals with the challenges of recovery from breast augmentation surgery, and that’s the subject of this post. Dr Norris’ 4-Part Prescription for Better Breast Implant Surgery Recovery My goal for each breast augmentation surgery patient is an uneventful recovery and no preventable complications. I provide every patient …

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Dr Benjamin Norris, Form & Face Plastic surgery Clinic Sydney 04, brow lift, breast reduction, breast augmentation surgeon, breast implants, facelift

Cosmetic Doctors vs Plastic Surgeons: What Every Patient Needs to Know

Aesthetic enhancement, both surgical and non-surgical, is very big business in Australia. The number of medispa’s and cosmetic surgery centres grows daily. Unfortunately, the wide range of titles and different types of practitioners in the field of cosmetic surgery can make selecting the best provider difficult. Patients that visit Form and Face for body contouring, including breast augmentation, are pleased to learn that Dr Ben Norris is an experienced and well-trained plastic and reconstructive surgeon who specialises in cosmetic surgery. …

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Important: Cosmetic surgery carries risks. A seven-day cooling-off period applies after you sign a consent form for any cosmetic surgical procedure — you may withdraw during this period without financial penalty beyond non-refundable booking fees. Before proceeding, seek a second medical opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. Results vary. Always seek independent medical advice. AHPRA Guidelines for Advertising a Regulated Health Service (effective 2 September 2025).