We understand that the decision to choose a plastic surgeon is one that is not taken lightly. Making this decision even more challenging is the reality that simply not all plastic surgeons are created equally. Fortunately, as a prospective patient, there are a few important things you can do to ensure you are choosing an experienced, highly trained, and competent surgeon to perform your chosen procedure. Is your plastic surgeon a plastic surgeon? When researching prospective plastic surgeons, there are five important letters to look out for: FRACS. FRACS stands for Fellow of the Australasian ..read more

Associate Professor Ramin Shayan recently presented at the 12th Congress of the World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery in Singapore. He was presenting on a significant amount of personal research on LVA surgery technique (Lymphovenous Anastomosis Surgery) having undertaken over 500 microsurgery operations over the past 10 years. Well done Ramin! The post World Reconstructive Microsurgery Congress appeared first on Brighton Plastic Surgery ..read more

Lipi is currently 4 months into a 6-month stint undertaking mini fellowships/observerships with expert surgeons throughout the world in the field of peripheral nerve surgery. She has a keen interest in this field and is expanding her knowledge and expertise in dealing with issues such as: Occipital neuralgia nerve decompression surgery (commonly referred to as migraine or headache decompression surgery) – a procedure which is not widely offered in Australia and is a commonly missed condition that can significantly contribute to headaches in many people. She has undertaken training with all ..read more

The skin around the eye area is very thin, and is therefore susceptible to showing the first signs of ageing. One of the main reasons a middle-aged face appears aged is due to excess fat and wrinkled, drooping skin on the upper eyelids. Any surgical procedure on the eyes such as eyelid surgery should be done only after careful consideration. We’ve compiled a list of 10 key questions to ask your surgeon when considering  blepharoplasty in Melbourne. Part one: education and consultation During your initial consultation at Brighton Plastic Surgery, we expect you will have many questions abo ..read more

Migraines impact an astounding 4.9 million Australians, with nearly one in every four households having an affected family member. This prevalent condition results in an estimated annual economic burden of $35.7 billion, accounting for both treatment costs and work-related losses (1). Dr. Bruno Battiston (far right) and the Peripheral Nerve Surgery Team – Torino Italy   Neurologists diagnose and treat migraines with multiple medications and complementary treatments like massage, physical therapy, and acupuncture are also available and may help. However, up to a third of migraine patients ..read more

Recently, Mr Keith Mutimer attended and taught at the Mendelson Advanced Facial Anatomy Course. He was an invited speaker, demonstrator and dissection tutor. This course was held in Queensland and attracts some of the world’s top facial plastic surgeons who come together to learn the advanced techniques, through live demonstration, to enable them to undertake all forms of facial surgery. Mr Mutimer is seen here teaching advanced techniques for neck surgery. He was also joined by A/Prof Ramin Shayan who came through on his was home from the Berlin Lipedema conference. The post ..read more

Recently, Associate Professor Ramin Shayan attended the Lipedema World Congress in Berlin. He was an invited speaker, presenting the work he has done on advanced surgical techniques for the management of Lipedema. He presented several papers, chaired a session and was also involved with the live surgery session. Here are a few pictures from a very successful meeting The post Lipedema World Congress – Berlin appeared first on Brighton Plastic Surgery ..read more

Deciding to undergo a cosmetic plastic surgery procedure is a major decision and one that should not be taken lightly. There are many considerations including those related to selecting the surgeon performing the procedure to your individual circumstances and expectations. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at some important factors you should consider when choosing a surgeon, including the important distinction between a ‘cosmetic’ surgeon and ‘plastic’ surgeon. If you have any questions about choosing the right plastic surgeon or would like to have a confidential discus ..read more

Facelift surgery in Australia is a popular plastic surgery procedure that aims to remove excess skin and tighten the facial muscles. Also called “rhytidectomy” a facelift smoothes loose skin and wrinkles on the face and neck, tightens underlying tissues which have become lax and sagging with age, and gets rid of excess fatty tissue. It removes cheek folds and jowls – the deep lines or folds that run from the corner of the nose to the corner of the mouth – and redefines the jawline. As a result, your face will appear firmer and look different. Book a consultation with Brighton Plastic Surgery ..read more

We answer 6 of the most common breast augmentation questions Breast Augmentation (Enlargement) Surgery using breast implants involves surgically placing an implant behind each breast to increase its volume, change its shape and firmness and change the overall look of the breasts. No matter your goals, the decision to undergo any kind of breast surgery is a highly personal one. This month, our plastic surgeons in Melbourne take a closer look in particular at breast enlargement (also known as augmentation) surgery. We’re answering some of the most common questions women find themselves ..read more