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Shape of Things to Come for 2017: Hourglass

At Form and Face, we like to think of ourselves as fashion-forward. That’s why we’ve been pouring over news that corseted waists are due to make a strong comeback in a fashion landscape that has gone mad for 80’s glam. (Remember Madonna’s impossibly pointy corset?) We’re crazy about corsets. They accent every woman’s assets, including her beautiful bosom. Making Your Breasts Corset-Ready A well-fitted corset can raise your breasts and create very sexy cleavage. They can also, believe it or …

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Round One: Can Implants Take a Hit?

“During an augmentation surgery consultation, it’s extremely common for patients at Form and Face to ask about the durability of their breast implants,” reports Dr Benjamin Norris. “I’m happy to give them the reassuring facts.” Too bad Dr Norris wasn’t on hand when an Ultimate Fighting Champion was denied the right to compete because of her breast implants. Here’s the story… Ultimate Fighter for Breast Implants In early April, Pearl Gonzalez was temporarily barred from competing in UFC 210, a …

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Revenge Plastic Surgery – Is That a Thing Now?

The saying “Winning is the best revenge” has been turned on its ears by couples who have had a divorce. These days, it appears, “Plastic surgery is the best revenge.” At Form and Face, we’ve been hearing a great deal about men and women who choose aesthetic makeovers to get back at an ex-spouse…and it scares us. This article explains why. A Boost in Self-Esteem It is common to struggle with issues of self-esteem after a divorce, particularly for the …

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How to Spot Falsies: Cosmetic News Scams

There’s been lots of talk lately about “fake news” in the political arena. Around the Form and Face water cooler, however, fake news in the aesthetic enhancement industry has been a topic of conversation for years. We were reminded of this recently when one of our patients told us about a story of a miracle facial rejuvenation cream. She saw it advertised online in Cosmopolitan magazine. It turns out that the product is real, but the news story and website were …

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How Soon Can I Exercise after Breast Augmentation?

Meet your new breasts. They’re plumper, perkier and prettier thanks to Dr Norris’ surgical and aesthetic expertise. Your dreams are now filled with visions of you un-self-consciously walking along Bondi Beach…you in a low-cut Alex Perry gown on the red carpet…you bouncing along for your weekly jog on the treadmill. Hold on a second! You just crossed the line. What line? You’ve crossed the line between safe behaviours after breast augmentation surgery and the kind of behaviours that can make …

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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).