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. …

Don’t Schedule a Tummy Tuck Until You Read This!

June 20, 2023March 7, 2016

Abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck, is a surgical procedure that brings many patients to Form and Face to consult with Dr Benjamin Norris about excess abdominal fat and skin. This trend isn’t unique to our practice in Bondi Junction. Tummy tucks are one of the five most requested cosmetic procedures in Australia. What’s the main attraction? Elimination of stretch marks Removal of excess skin related to weight loss and pregnancy A more contoured abdomen A narrower waist Removal …

Fast Facts: Anti-Wrinkle Injections in Australia

June 20, 2023October 3, 2016

Australians certainly love cosmetic treatments, especially those that don’t involve surgery. According to figures reported by Spa+Clinic Magazine, the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia (CPCA) reports that: Australians’ per capita spend on cosmetic treatments is amongst the highest globally. In 2015, Australians spent more than $1 billion dollars on non-invasive treatments. Anti-ageing injections are seeing the greatest rise in popularity. Muscle-relaxing treatments are up by 14% and dermal filler injections are up 25%. At Form and Face, our founder Dr …

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