CosBeauty Magazine #80
CosBeauty is the #BeautyAddict's guide to lifestyle, health and beauty in Australia. In this issue we look at: • Breast Surgery - augmentation explained • Celebrity Beauty Ranges • Is your phone ageing you? • Bridal Makeup Trends • Under the influence - The Instagram Stars shaping the Beauty Industry • Share the Dignity - Be part of the new movement giving products to this in need.
CosBeauty is the #BeautyAddict's guide to lifestyle, health and beauty in Australia. In this issue we look at:
• Breast Surgery - augmentation explained
• Celebrity Beauty Ranges
• Is your phone ageing you?
• Bridal Makeup Trends
• Under the influence - The Instagram Stars shaping the Beauty Industry
• Share the Dignity - Be part of the new movement giving products to this in need.
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Questions<br />
to ask<br />
your surgeon<br />
Stay informed<br />
about your<br />
implants and<br />
know your risks<br />
As cosmetic surgery becomes more and more<br />
normalised, it becomes especially important to<br />
remember that breast surgery is major surgery.<br />
Breast augmentation is not a “set and forget”<br />
surgery. While less likely when performed by<br />
a skilled and experienced surgeon, there are<br />
complications and risks associated with breast<br />
augmentation, including capsular contracture<br />
(hardening of the breast, usually requiring<br />
secondary surgery to remove the implant),<br />
rippling of the implant and displacement<br />
of the implant.<br />
Breast implants have a limited lifespan and may<br />
have to be removed or replaced at some stage. On<br />
average, the majority of implants will need to be<br />
replaced by the time they are 10 years old.<br />
It’s a good idea to sign up to the Breast Implant<br />
Registry (BIR), a public health initiative focusing<br />
on patient safety. The Registry collects relevant<br />
patient, surgeon, procedural and implant data<br />
relating to breast implants. The aim is to provide<br />
a tracking system to see how the products perform<br />
and what the patient outcomes are post-surgery.<br />
It’s a good idea to talk to your doctor to make sure<br />
your details are added, so you can keep up-to-date<br />
with any issues with the implants you choose.<br />
Choosing to become part of the BIR allows<br />
you to keep up to date with any issues relating<br />
to the implants you chose and to be contacted<br />
should there be any concerns. The Registry is<br />
administered by the Australian Society of<br />
Plastic Surgeons. CBM<br />
What are your qualifications<br />
and experience?<br />
How many times have you<br />
performed the procedure?<br />
How many times have<br />
you performed it in the past<br />
six months?<br />
Can I speak to previous patients?<br />
Can I look at your before and<br />
after case photos?<br />
If complications do occur or the<br />
procedure is not successful, how<br />
will you deal with this?<br />
Where will the surgery<br />
be performed?<br />
Will a qualified anaesthetist<br />
administer the anaesthetic?<br />
Who will be looking after<br />
me during the surgery and<br />
immediately after?<br />
How much time will I<br />
need off work?<br />
Are there post-operative<br />
side effects?<br />
Will there be any visible scarring<br />
following the procedure?<br />
How can this be minimised?<br />
What ‘aftercare’ will be provided<br />
and will this be included in the<br />
treatment costs?
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