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Guide to cosmetic surgery

Cosmetic surgery alters a person’s appearance. Learn the difference between cosmetic and plastic surgeons, and know what to ask to your surgeon.

Cosmetic procedures

Cosmetic procedures are carried out by a medical professional to change a person’s appearance. Learn about the difference procedures, and what’s involved.

Liposuction

This type of cosmetic surgery reshapes the body by removing fat. It’s not suitable for everyone and isn’t a weight-loss procedure.

Facelift

A facelift is a form of cosmetic surgery designed to change a person's facial appearance by reducing lines and wrinkles.

Abdominoplasty (Tummy tuck)

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.

Rhinoplasty (nose job)

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.

Pinnaplasty (child)

Pinnaplasty for children permanently makes your child’s ears sit closer to the sides of their head.

Pinnaplasty (adult)

This procedure permanently makes the ears sit closer to the sides of the head.

Breast augmentation (breast implants)

Women undergo breast implant surgery for many reasons. Learn about the procedure and the questions to ask.

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.

Body dysmorphic disorder

Body dysmorphic disorder causes someone to feel shame or disgust with part of their body or appearance. Any body part can become its focus.

Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is a minimally invasive skin treatment where a finely abrasive technique is used to buff away the outermost layer of the skin.

Deviated septum

A deviated septum is a condition in which the nasal septum is significantly crooked, making breathing difficult. Find out about symptoms and treatment options.

Black eye

A black eye is a bruise in the tissues around the eye. It’s a good idea to get it checked by a doctor in case it’s a symptom of a more serious eye injury.

Breast uplift

A breast uplift is an operation to improve the shape of your breasts. For some individuals, a breast reduction or augmentation may be more suitable.

Turbinectomy

The inferior turbinates can sometimes become permanently enlarged and block your nose. Surgery should relieve your symptoms.

Paying for diagnostic testing

Tests and scans used to diagnose disease can be expensive although Medicare covers some or all of the costs of many diagnostic tests. Learn more here about Medicare coverage.

Breast reconstruction with abdominal tissue flap

A breast reconstruction with abdominal tissue is an operation to recreate a breast shape. You should consider the options carefully and have realistic expectations about the results.

Chest wall perforator flap breast reconstruction

A CWPF breast reconstruction is an operation to remove cancer and recreate a breast shape at the same time.

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Septoplasty

Septoplasty will resolve a deviated septum, making it straight and relieving your symptoms of a blocked nose. Learn more about the risks and benefits of this surgery.

Septorhinoplasty

This operation improves the appearance of your nose and how you breathe. It’s important to have realistic expectations about the results.

A breast reduction is an operation to maintain a natural shape of your breasts and imrpve symmetry with breast cancer surgery. You should consider the options carefully and have realistic expectations about the results.

Breast reconstruction with an implant or tissue expander

A breast reconstruction with a breast implant or tissue expander is an operation to recreate a breast shape. You should consider the options carefully and have realistic expectations about the results.

Breast reconstruction with latissimus dorsi flap

A breast reconstruction with latissimus dorsi flap is an operation to recreate a breast shape. You should consider the options carefully and have realistic expectations about the results.

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Search results for: "Cosmetic Surgery"

Life stage

Guide to cosmetic surgery

Cosmetic procedures

Liposuction

Facelift

Abdominoplasty (Tummy tuck)

Rhinoplasty (nose job)

Pinnaplasty (child)

Pinnaplasty (adult)

Breast augmentation (breast implants)

Hair transplant

Body dysmorphic disorder

Microdermabrasion

Deviated septum

Black eye

Breast uplift

Turbinectomy

Paying for diagnostic testing

Breast reconstruction with abdominal tissue flap

Chest wall perforator flap breast reconstruction

Safe travels! 10 tips for a healthy holiday

Septoplasty

Septorhinoplasty

Breast reduction

Breast reconstruction with an implant or tissue expander

Breast reconstruction with latissimus dorsi flap

Life stage

Guide to cosmetic surgery

Cosmetic procedures

Liposuction

Facelift

Abdominoplasty (Tummy tuck)

Rhinoplasty (nose job)

Pinnaplasty (child)

Pinnaplasty (adult)

Breast augmentation (breast implants)

Hair transplant

Body dysmorphic disorder

Microdermabrasion

Deviated septum

Black eye

Breast uplift

Turbinectomy

Paying for diagnostic testing

Breast reconstruction with abdominal tissue flap

Chest wall perforator flap breast reconstruction

Safe travels! 10 tips for a healthy holiday

Septoplasty

Septorhinoplasty

Breast reduction

Breast reconstruction with an implant or tissue expander

Breast reconstruction with latissimus dorsi flap

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