ASAPS 2019 – Oh What a Night/Weekend/Event!!
Well, the ASAPS conference is over for another year and as expected, it was a spectacular event with everyone there, and something for everyone. After a 25 hour flight from Banff Canada arrive into Brisbane at 7am, I went straight to my hotel for a quick shower and a...
Breast Reconstruction in Cairns, Queensland
Breast reconstruction refers to the re-creation of one or both breasts after having them removed due to cancer or as a preventative measure against cancer. The plastic surgeon can do this through placement of an implant/s or autologous reconstruction where a flap of...
International Recognition for Advanced Cosmeceuticals
At the annual Medik8 Distributor Conference held in London earlier this month Advanced Cosmeceuticals took home three major awards. Up against an international field of highly regarded industry professionals and clinics, these awards were especially sweet as Medik8...
Choose A Practitioner Committed to Continuous Learning
We caught up with Dr Gina Messiha from Ocean Cosmetics in Perth WA at the recent Australian Society of Cosmetic Dermatologist's Symposium to chat about why it's important to choose a practitioner committed to continuous learning. In an industry that is continually...
42nd Annual ASAPS Conference THIS WEEKEND!!
The 42nd Annual Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) Conference is on this weekend from 3 - 6 October in Brisbane at the Sofitel Hotel. Considered the must-attend conference of the year, the ASAPS Conference will host a who's who of the...
TGA Announce Recall and Removal of Implants
Following an extensive review that included laboratory testing and analysis of the available statistical data, the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) have announced a suspension and recall of specific breast implants for a period of six months, during...
What are MD Codes? Getting better facial rejuvenation results…
We caught up with Dr Cath Porter at the recent ASCD Symposium (Australian Society of Cosmetic Dermatologists) about MD Codes - a unique language used in aesthetics and injecting. Giving a more systematic framework for facial rejuvenation, MD Codes give practitioners...
Functional Magnetic Stimulation (FMS) Technology – the way of the future
We chat to Chris Coverdale from Cryomed Aesthetics about the TESLAFormer and TESLAChair. These devices use FMS (Functional Magnetic Stimulation) Technology to stimulate and contract our muscles on a deeper level. This can have a regenerative and restorative effect on...
Preparing for Surgery – Making Your Recovery Easier
Effective preparation for surgery has been shown to reduce recovery times and improve surgical outcomes. Whether it’s a breast surgery, abdominoplasty, facelift or any other plastic surgery procedure here are a few things you can do to make your experience smoother...
