From a Patients Perspective…

August 31, 2023September 27, 2013

You naturally want to be in the best possible hands when having cosmetic surgery. Selecting the right surgeon is not just about qualifications and experience, although they are obviously critically important. The surgeon’s communication style is important, too. It can significantly impact how confident you feel in the days and hours before your procedure. Dr. Norris understands that how you feel is as important as his credentials. When selecting a surgeon, you must check qualifications and experience. But consider these …

Resolution 2014: Banish Bat Wings

August 29, 2023December 30, 2013

Unfortunately, Bat wings aren’t just for Batman. As women age, loose skin, tissue and excess fat develop along the upper arm, wiggling and undulating like a bat wing. Not only is this upper arm thickness aesthetically displeasing, it makes it difficult to find clothing with sleeves that accommodate your wings. By the way, you’re not to blame for your bat wings. Although overeating and obesity may contribute to their development, bat wings are frequently a hereditary condition. I’d like to …

6 Protein-Rich Foods to Speed Plastic Surgery Recovery

June 23, 2023December 13, 2017

Eating is one of our favourite topics to discuss with our readers. (Let’s face it. We just love talking about food!) We know that good nutrition is literally the foundation—if not the fountain—of youth. This is especially true of protein when it comes to wound healing after surgery. Are You Getting Enough Protein? You’re amazing…and so is your body. When you care for your body carefully, it will reward you by being virtually self-healing. It was designed that way. We’ve …

Do You Need to Shower Every Day?

June 20, 2023March 21, 2017

The aestheticians at Form and Face in Bondi Junction counsel most patients to wash their faces every day using products that have been matched to their unique skin conditions. Their bodies, however, are a different story altogether. Cleanliness may be next to godliness, but our skin care experts want to remind you that too much of a good thing can dry out your skin at any age. In this article, we shower you with the facts and offer some skin-saving …

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

June 20, 2023July 25, 2016

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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