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Today is BRA (Breast Reconstruction Awareness) Day. The Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons launched BRA Day Australia in 2013 to raise awareness about breast reconstruction so all women, no matter where they live, have the same access to information. BRA Day is not about trying to talk people into having a reconstruction; but simply to […]

The Non-Surgical Symposium is an annual congress hosted by the Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) in conjunction with the Australasian Society for Cosmetic Dermatologists (ASCD) and the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia (CPCA). Kate, our Clinical Nurse and Dermal Therapist, attended the symposium that was held in our own slice of paradise at […]

  Two common questions we answer relating to breastfeeding and breast implants are: 1. How long should I wait after breastfeeding until I have breast implant surgery? Dr Cheng recommends a minimum of 3 months, but somewhere between 3 and 6 months is ideal for a couple of reasons. Firstly we need to make sure […]

Dr Cheng was invited to speak to The Queensland Radiation Oncology Training Group where he discussed breast reconstruction options for women diagnosed with breast cancer. In Australia only 13% of women who undergo mastectomy go on to have a breast reconstruction.  Often women are simply not aware of all their options and never have an […]

AMAC is hosted by Allergan and is an aesthetic injectable conference where some of Australia and New Zealand’s leading injectors converge to learn and discuss the latest non-surgical techniques and best practices in positive ageing, transformation and beautification. #AMAC2017 was a great opportunity to learn and share new ideas on the non-surgical approach to facial rejuvenation. Dr […]

Our skin is one of the first features we notice about one another. Glowing skin can be a sign of vitality and on the other hand, the skin can also give us clues to many ailments. There is no doubt that the skin is a reflection of our inner health. The skin is the largest […]

Do I need a tummy tuck or liposuction?  This would have to be one of the most common questions we hear in our clinic!  Essentially there is no 1 hard or fast rule however, Dr Cheng considers some key variables when determining the best treatment approach for a flabby stomach including: Skin laxity – if there is […]

FAQs-on-ALCL-2016_UPDATERecently the media has questioned the safety of breast implants in relation to a rare form of lymphoma called Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA‐ALCL). Relative to the many millions of breast implants in the global community there are only a small number of reported cases (globally, around 400 reported cases of this rare […]