A Rhinoplasty or reshaping the nose, is generally regarded as one of the most difficult procedures in cosmetic plastic surgery. It requires years of training, skill and expertise to perform this procedure to get it right, but it all comes back to expectations. All faces are...
Over the last few years we have become aware of a rare condition called breast implant associated lymphoma. This is also known as ALCL and should not be confused with Breast Implant Illness (BII). An enormous amount of research has gone into ALCL and more is ongoing. From this research we...
Dr Scamp investigates Breast Reduction surgery and what it can mean for you and your confidence! Whilst the Gold Coast is commonly associated with bikini girls and breast augmentation there are many women out there with a little too much of a good thing. Excessively large breasts...
Dr Scamp takes a look at the modern face lift. The term “face lift” is in such common use that it may refer to a major building project or the release of a new software programme. It is similarly commonly misused in reference to facial cosmetic surgery. A...
At the recent American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery meeting in Washington DC, much attention was focused on advances in body contouring. This expanding field has seen a sharp focus on patient safety and improved contour after these significant procedures. After a significant stretch the skin’s...
The face ages in four different ways and when lecturing I commonly refer to these as the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. This Biblical reference is somewhat melodramatic, but it leads into a discussion of what can be done to stop your face from reaching...
1. Sunblock – You need two sunblocks. A great one is a makeup-style sunblock that works as well as your favourite makeup but a product strong enough to protect your skin. The GloMinerals range is a good example of this. It can be selected to...
Ladies, it is a well-kept secret but I am here to assure you that men actually DO care about how they look! Of course they are unlikely to admit that to you and much less likely to admit it to their mates. However, as a...
Body contouring surgery such as abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is commonly of benefit after child-bearing or major weight gain. Both of these stretch the abdominal skin and the muscles and sheath of the abdominal wall, and commonly a layer of fat accumulates below the belly button....
The eyes are the first thing we notice when speaking to someone. So it is not surprising that requests for cosmetic surgery to the eyes are among the most common. It is also one of the more common surgical procedures in men, who are generally...
