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How long after having a baby can a breast/procedure be done? Generally, 3 to 6 months after you have stopped breastfeeding. However, everyone’s body is different and it’s possible you’ll want to wait even longer. Due to hormonal changes it is best to wait up to six months after lactation has stopped before getting any kind of cosmetic surgery done on the breasts. This gives your body time to adjust and allows your breast tissue to "settle" into its final shape. Scar management after the procedure One of the m most significant concerns that patients have is the post [...]

What is Rhinoplasty? Rhinoplasty, commonly known as a nose job is the process of altering and reconstructing the nose. Common reasons for Rhinoplasty People often get Rhinoplasty done to correct breathing problems or a birth defect, to repair their nose after an injury or because they are unhappy with their appearance How long is the procedure? 1.5 to 3 hours How long is the recovery? In most patients, it takes roughly 6 weeks for the bones in your nose to heal following surgery. During this time, you should avoid strenuous exercise. Even movements that seem harmless like stretching, lifting, or [...]

Is anyone eligible for Botox or do you have to be a certain age? 18 years and older. Most patients are in their mid-20s and early 30s which makes them prime candidates for preventative Botox treatments. How much Botox will I need? Just like we measure tablets in milligrams (mg), we measure Botox in Units (iu) and different facial muscles need different dosages to relax them, resulting in a softening of wrinkles of facial expression What is the Onset time and results? Onset varies from brand to brand, from 24 hours up to 7 days. Results across all brands last [...]

How does it work? - By injecting one of several types of fillers into the lips, we are replacing collagen and fats that are naturally lost as we age. How long do they last? - 6 months to a year. How long is the average procedure? - 30 min to an hour. How long after the procedure before I can eat and drink? - It is recommended that patients should avoid eating foods that requires chewing as this may disturb the injection sites. Does it hurt? - Numbing cream may be applied before the treatment begins, thus not causing any [...]

Brazilian Butt Lift Procedure A Brazilian Butt Lift is a specialized fat transfer procedure that augments the size and shape of the buttocks without implants. Excess fat is removed from the hips, abdomen, lower back, or thighs with liposuction, and a portion of this fat is then strategically injected into the buttocks resulting in a fuller, rounder buttock contour How long will the procedure take? A Brazilian Butt Lift depends on how much fat needs to be injected and differs from patient to patient. An estimation of 4 hours is required in general theatre under a general anaesthetic [...]

‘Daddy Do-over’ procedure This week we’re talking about cosmetic procedures for men, a topic that has lost a lot of its stigma and has become more socially acceptable. There is a rise in the popularity of what has become known as the “Daddy Do-over”. Ask any parent and they’ll likely tell you that having children can do a number on your physique. Obviously, men don't go through the same physical changes that women experience during pregnancy and post-pregnancy, but their lifestyle does change, which can impact their appearance. Diet and exercise patterns fluctuate, and they don't get as [...]

Implants vs Butt Lift I’ve talked before in our Body Contouring blog series about how good it is to see that the curve is being celebrated, and none more so than a shapely, toned derrière. There are two unique techniques available to lift and plump the buttocks: surgically placed silicone buttock implants and the analogous fat transfer (Brazilian butt lift).  Your surgeon will help decide on the right technique to achieve your desired aesthetic goals, based on your body type. Previously we’ve considered the Brazilian Butt Lift procedure but I have had lots of questions about the different [...]

It’s great to see that more than ever we are celebrating the beauty of the female curve, and none more so than a shapely buttock. The shape and proportion of a person’s buttocks are largely determined by genetics; both your skeletal structure and how your body stores fat influence the appearance of the lower body. A healthy diet and exercise can work to achieve a healthy body weight and tone the muscles, but many patients remain unhappy with a “flat” buttocks that lacks shape, despite a healthy lifestyle. Brazilian Butt Lift surgery can help overcome the effects of genetics by reshaping the buttocks [...]