Effective preparation for surgery has been shown to reduce recovery times and improve surgical outcomes. Whether it’s a breast surgery, abdominoplasty, facelift or any other plastic surgery procedure here are a few things you can do to make your experience smoother and in some cases less painful. We chatted to Dr Matthew Peters from Valley
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ASAPS Conference – Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons Annual Current & Past Conference Specialist Plastic Surgeons and their Practice Staff are always welcome at the ASAPS Conference. Here are some details of the 44th Annual ASAPS Conference – October 2022 Melbourne at Hotel Chadstone Featuring International Keynote Speakers Dr Al Aly – Body Contouring
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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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Dr Matthew Peters, Specialist Plastic Surgeon from Valley Plastic Surgery in Brisbane, QLD talks about the additional risks procedures such as brachioplasty and thigh lifts and the importance of your plastic surgeon knowing their anatomy. Brachioplasty comes with additional risk in the way of nerve damage that could affect arm and hand function, and thigh
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As many of you know, breast reduction is a procedure close to my heart. My breast reduction journey completely changed my life – not just physically but psychologically and emotionally too. I, more than anyone, understand how big a difference a breast reduction can make to a woman’s life. I also know how important it
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Dr Raymond Goh from Valley Plastic Surgery in Brisbane is renowned for his beautiful rhinoplasty results and shared this patient’s story with us. This patient was not only unhappy with her hooked nose but complained of difficulty breathing. Dr Goh says rhinoplasty is such an important surgery to get right and it’s essential for patients
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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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Australians are getting fatter. Approximately one third of us are obese which amounts to approximately 5.2 million Australians. As more of us become dangerously overweight, more Australians than ever are opting for surgery to help them lose it. Whether it’s lap band, gastric sleeve or just through sheer hard work, many do manage to lose
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Causes, Treatments and Prevention of Hypertrophic and Keloid Scars after Plastic Surgery Keloids and hypertrophic scars are thick and elevated scars that can develop after plastic surgery. They form when the body produces too much collagen and scar tissue while healing a wound. Hypertrophic scars and keloids have similar causes and treatments. However, keloids are
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