Category: Surgical Procedures
Getting Your Body Back: Breast Lift after Pregnancy
After a woman gives birth, her body experiences many changes. Childbirth poses a significant amount of stress on the female body. Skin begins to droop and the breasts begin to sag. Some women see a real difference in their breasts after pregnancy. They become less perky and full, leaving many women with a lack of self-confidence. Breastfeeding also changes the appearance of the breasts.
Many women believe that exercising and building muscle will help bring back the perkiness of the breasts and...Read More
Possible Complications after Liposuction
Though many patients are satisfied with their results after liposuction surgery, there are risks involved with treatment. Just like any surgical procedure, it’s important that patients understand the possible risks and complications associated with the surgery.
Liposuction, more commonly referred to as “lipo,” is the process by which the plastic surgeon sucks out and breaks up fat deposits in various parts of the body using a vacuum-like instrument called a cannula. By sucking out the fat, the...Read More
Mini vs. Traditional vs. Extended Tummy Tuck
At the practice of cosmetic surgeon Darrell Perkins, F.R.A.C.S., patients can expect that their procedures will be customized down to the finest detail and that their needs and goals will be taken into full account at every stage of their treatment. Among those procedures that can be most precisely personalised to each unique patient is abdominoplasty, popularly known as “tummy tuck” surgery. Tummy tuck is one of the most effective and transformative of all body contouring procedures; when performed by...Read More
Breast Augmentation Recovery Tips
Breast augmentation surgery can improve the appearance of the breasts in a number of ways. Not only can the breast size be increased, but the breasts can be made to look more firm and youthful with the alterations that are made during breast augmentation. Even minimal signs of drooping can be corrected with breast augmentation. With these aesthetic benefits, it is no wonder that breast augmentation is so highly requested at Dr. Darrell Perkins’ cosmetic surgery practice. Dr. Perkins takes special care to...Read More
Thigh Lift Surgery
Many patients choose to lead healthy lifestyles; making good nutritional choices and getting regular exercise. However, even these healthy choices cannot guarantee us the body that patients desire. When the skin has stretched and begun to sag as a result of weight changes or aging, it can’t be eliminated through diet and exercise alone. The thighs, in particular, are an area of the body in which excess skin may be a problem. At Dr. Darrell Perkin’s Sydney cosmetic surgery practice, thigh lift surgery is...Read More
The Advantages of the Blepharoplasty Procedure
For many patients, aging, environmental exposure, and/or genetics result in heavy, sagging skin on the upper and/or lower eyelids. The presence of excessive skin on the eyelids can cause the appearance of fatty bags of skin, give patients a perpetually tired appearance, make patients appear old beyond their years, and even restrict vision. For patients experiencing these symptoms in Sydney, cosmetic surgery may be the solution. Cosmetic surgeon Darrell Perkins offers his patients eyelid surgery to...Read More
Breast Augmentation Scars
Breast augmentation can provide a wealth of benefits to patients, including increased self-esteem, increased confidence, and broader clothing options. However, all surgical procedures result in some scarring, and breast augmentation is no exception. Sydney plastic surgeon Darrell Perkins keeps breast augmentation scars to a minimum by using refined incision and suturing techniques. He strategically places the incisions in the crease of the breast, where they are naturally hidden.
Additionally, there...Read More
Breast Implants and Pregnancy
A common area of concern for women is their breasts. Women who have naturally small breasts or those who have lost volume due to pregnancy or weight loss may feel self-conscious about their appearance and wish for larger breasts. But what if you plan to become pregnant after receiving breast implants? Many women are concerned that breast implants may pose a problem for women that want to get pregnant or breast feed in the future. Dr. Darrell Perkins, a leading Sydney plastic surgeon, can answer any...Read More
Arm Lift Risks and Benefits
Looking your best means exercising regularly, eating right, and protecting your skin from the harmful effects of the sun. Of course, there are some things that these three great tips won’t be able to protect you from. Take the nature of skin laxity. The effects of aging and weight loss can have a negative impact on the overall appearance of your skin. If you have issues with sagging skin or loose skin, there are numerous options for body contouring to consider. One such option that many people ask...Read More
Neck Lift Surgery Overview
If you want to look your best, it’s important that you eat right, exercise regularly, and take good care of your skin. Weight loss and the natural aging process can leave you looking prematurely old and with a poor overall body contour. This is very true of the neck, which many people don’t often consider. In order to remove that excess or loose skin from the neckline, your best bet is to speak with a Sydney plastic surgeon about neck lift surgery.
About Neck Lift SurgeryA neck lift is a...Read More