Gender Reassignment Surgery More Popular than Ever
Since the 1970’s when we started to see more alternative lifestyles become more accepted, to today when we have a thriving transgender community in most countries all around the world, it’s only a natural progression that plastic surgery has developed procedures to...
Does your insurance cover Plastic Surgery?
What does your insurance cover when it comes to plastic surgery? We have already reported that some private health insurers are rejecting claims when it comes to any plastic surgery, even approved reconstructive surgery, see this article. There has always been some...
Dr. Angelo Tsirbas at the Master’s Symposium 2014
As a continuation of our coverage of the Masters Symposium held in Sydney on the 19th to the 20th of September this year, we sat down for a chat with Dr. Angelo Tsirbas. Dr. Tsirbas is a highly skilled Orbital and Ophthalmic Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon,...
Plastic Surgeons – Volunteering Around The World
When we hear the words “plastic surgery” one thing comes to mind – expensive. We believe that only the rich can afford this service. Moreover, plastic surgery is also always associated with cosmetic surgery and that plastic surgeons are friends of the “rich and the...
Calf Implants (Calf Augmentation)
Calf Implants, also known as Calf Augmentation is a surgical procedure to enhance the shape and size of the larger muscles of the lower legs (calves) using soft, silicone implants. Calf implants are sought after – not only for cosmetic purposes – but also...
What makes a plastic surgeon a plastic surgeon?
Ever wondered what the difference is between a cosmetic and a plastic surgeon? I have and it’s something that confuses a lot of people. It is also something very important to understand when going in for a plastic surgery procedure. The American Board of Cosmetic...
Operation Smile
Operation Smile is an international charity changing children’s lives one smile at a time. Not only are they a charity, Operation Smile prides itself on being a team of caring medical professionals with the common goal of providing safe and effective reconstructive...
What is Plastic Surgery?
Plastic surgery refers to a repertoire of surgical procedures that are primarily focused on the correction or restoration of form and function. While cosmetic or aesthetic surgeries are among the better known procedures, plastic surgery also involves several different...
Interplast – who are they, how you can help?
WHO ARE THEY? Interplast is a not-for-profit organisation that are involved in creating the quality of life for people who have a disability which is a result of a congenital or acquired medical condition, such as burn scar contractors, cleft lip and palate. How do...
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