Breast & Body Makeover: A Business Mum’s Secret Weapon

June 7, 2023October 6, 2014

According to the Australian Institute of Family Studies, 65% of Australian mothers with children under the age of 18 are working full time. Self-confidence is a key element of success, especially in the workplace, but at Form & Face in Bondi Junction, we see many women whose confidence has been eroded by childbirth-related changes in their bodies: A figure that was effortlessly trim now holds on to extra pounds that just won’t budge. A once-firm midsection loses its tone and …

What Is Breast Reduction Surgery?

June 7, 2023December 29, 2014

Breast reduction surgery at Form and Face is a reminder that the old adage “Too much is never enough” isn’t always true. Overly large breasts are a source of a wide range of health, emotional, and lifestyle problems: “The physical discomfort may include back, neck and shoulder pain, and skin irritation beneath the breast crease. The weight of excess breast tissue can restrict a woman’s ability to lead an active life. Some women also feel very self-conscious about having large, …

Do Breast Implants Need Replacing?

June 7, 2023March 24, 2014

“Dr. Norris, do breast implants have to be replaced? How often?” I’ve been asked these questions by women who are considering breast implant surgery, as well as those who have been living with their implants for close to a decade. In today’s post, I’m going to share current research results and information so you can decide. Do breast implants, in fact, have a “shelf life” that requires they be replaced or removed? Or is it better to follow the adage, …

Top Heavy: The Downside of a Large Bust

June 7, 2023May 30, 2016

Are your breasts weighing you down? Full voluptuous breasts are a goal for many women we see at Form and Face, but for others, less is definitely more. Patients complain about physical discomfort such as back, neck and shoulder pain, and skin irritation beneath the breast crease. Others say the weight of excess breast tissue restricts their ability to lead an active life. Still others feel very self-conscious about their large, pendulous breasts. On the emotional side, women with voluptuous …

Tuberous Breasts: A Problem for 1 in 20 Women

June 7, 2023April 18, 2016

“Tuberous Breast Anomaly is more common than patients realise,” Dr Benjamin Norris tells patients at Form and Face. “At least five percent of women who come to see me for breast enhancement have tuberous breasts, and that condition can have significant implications for the way breast augmentation should be addressed.” Tuberous breasts do not present a threat to a woman’s health, but the condition can markedly affect her self-esteem. If you are dissatisfied with the shape, size, and symmetry of …

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