Guide to cosmetic surgery
Cosmetic surgery aims to improve how you feel about your appearance. Learn the difference between cosmetic and plastic surgeons, and know what you need to ask.
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Facelift
A facelift is a form of cosmetic surgery designed to change a person’s facial appearance by reducing lines and wrinkles.
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Abdominoplasty
Abdominoplasty (also called a ‘tummy tuck’) is cosmetic surgery to alter the shape of the abdomen. Learn about the procedure and the questions to ask.
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Liposuction
Liposuction is a type of cosmetic surgery. Learn more about the procedure, including why it is not an option for weight reduction.
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Hair transplant
Hair transplantation is a treatment option for baldness. It’s a surgery which transfers hair from where it is thicker to hairless areas of the scalp.
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Plastic surgery
Links to trusted information about plastic surgery.
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Pinnaplasty (adult)
An otoplasty is an operation to improve the appearance of your ears. The operation should be performed only if the aim is to improve your self-confidence and to make you more comfortable with your appearance.
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Pinnaplasty (child)
An otoplasty is an operation to improve the appearance of your child’s ears. The operation should be performed only if the aim is to improve their self-confidence and to make them more comfortable with their appearance.
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Urogenital defects
Trusted information about urogenital defects from leading Australian health organisations, including links to content on screening tests and cosmetic surgery.
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Breast augmentation (breast implants)
Women undergo breast implant surgery for many reasons. Learn about the procedure and the questions to ask.
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Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty (often called a ‘nose job’) is surgery to repair or reshape the nose. But what questions must you ask before having one? Learn more here.
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