Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Medicare Coverage for Breasts Procedures Living with a congenital breast deformity can feel like a lonely journey, but you’re not alone. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with Poland Syndrome, tuberous breasts, severe asymmetry, or another congenital condition, thousands of Australian women share similar experiences and challenges. You might have spent years feeling
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We love hearing your stories, and think anyone who is willing to tell their story in a public forum is so brave, and you can never know how many people they might touch or help by sharing their experience like to check for lumps. Toni is one of these women, and each and every one
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For many breast cancer survivors nipple tattooing may be the final step in their breast reconstruction journey. This often involves creating the illusion of protrusion through the skillful design and application of colour performed by an experienced medical cosmetic tattooist. BREAST CANCER FACTS Sadly one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime
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So, you’re thinking of surgery. Perhaps rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, a facelift, or any other surgery that you choose with the desired outcome of looking better. But what you may or may not realise is the likelihood that you will not only look better, you can potentially feel better about yourself after surgery. We take a
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On the 30th of March 2016 I had a meeting with a genetics counsellor at the Gold Coast University Hospital regarding being tested for the BRCA2 (breast cancer) gene. I have a strong family history. It took 6 weeks for my blood test results to come back and unfortunately, I was also BRCA2 positive. In
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Delivering the BEST Patient Experience with Female Plastic Surgeon Dr Amira Sanki Plastic or cosmetic surgery can be a massively daunting experience. It can be extremely overwhelming and downright scary. For some patients, finding a plastic surgeon they can not only trust to do a good job and get them awesome results but is also
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As part of our job here at the Hub we’re constantly researching and getting out and meeting new plastic surgeons, most of whom we’ve heard about from happy patients or industry colleagues. Dr Eddie Cheng based in Brisbane QLD is one of these surgeons, and while this FRACS surgeon is fully trained and experienced in
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Breast reconstruction is often a difficult and emotional surgical journey. Dr Matthew Peters from Valley Plastic Surgery in Brisbane QLD counts breast reconstruction as one of his specialties and says there are several things a breast reconstruction patient must think about when considering this surgery. The first step is to consult with a supportive plastic
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Dr Damian Marucci, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon based in Kogarah, Sydney, says breast reconstruction for women after cancer is one of the most important parts of his practice. One in eight women are diagnosed with breast cancer before they turn 85 and a common part of the process in the fight to survive breast cancer is removing one or both breasts.
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