Blogs and Ideas by Dr Mark Gittos FRACS(Plas) – International Specialist Plastic Surgeon and Plastic Surgery expert based in Auckland NZ.
Recovery after Breast Reduction Surgery Week by Week You’ve made the decision to undergo breast reduction surgery. It’s a significant step towards your comfort, confidence, and overall health. However, the process doesn’t end with the procedure itself. The recovery period is an essential part of your process, and understanding recovery week by week after breast
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Aesthetics of the Breasts In a world where beauty standards constantly evolve, the quest to understand the ideal aesthetics of the female breast remains a topic of intrigue and debate. From ancient sculptures to modern-day media portrayals, breasts have always held a significant place in the representation of femininity and beauty. But what truly defines
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How Breast Implant Size Relates to Bra Cup Size Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that has gained significant popularity over the years, allowing individuals to enhance their physical appearance and boost their self-confidence. One crucial aspect of breast augmentation is choosing the right implant size that suits individual preferences and body proportions. In New
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Causes and Solutions for Breast Implant Illness When researching or planning for breast plastic surgery, it’s important to be educated on the potential risks and complications that can occur following surgery. One of the phrases that you may see or hear when researching breast augmentation or breast reconstruction is “Breast Implant Illness.” It’s natural to
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Eyelid Lift Surgery Recovery Timeline If you are considering a lower blepharoplasty to improve the shape of your eyelids and reduce the appearance of sagging skin, you may be wondering about the recovery process. Blepharoplasty, also called an “eyelid lift,” is a plastic surgery procedure that is performed to minimise under-eye bags, reduce under-eye wrinkling, and remove
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What is Melanoma? Melanoma is a common type of skin cancer. It can develop anywhere on the body, although it most commonly appears on the face, the neck, and the back – the areas that are generally exposed to the sun the most. Like any other cancer, melanoma is an abnormal growth of cells that
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What Is the Best Time to Get a Skin Cancer Check? – Benefits of Winter Skin Cancer Check Changes in your skin happen as you get older. Some skin changes are a result of ageing and others a result of accumulated skin damage due to sun exposure or lifestyle choices. Winter is a great time
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Breast Reduction Mammaplasty Benefits for Patients with Heavy Breasts Heavy Breasts that are too big compared with your body frame can lead to a number of problems. Neck pain, shoulder pain, backaches, and migraines are only some of the issues that large breasts or macromastia can cause. Breast Reduction Surgery can help and may even
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Sun Protection Tips to Minimise the Risks of Skin Cancer Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in New Zealand and everybody is at risk and should take precautions. It is never too early or late to start improving your sunbathing habits to help lower your risk of skin cancer. Most skin cancers
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What Are the Different Types of Skin Cancer and What Causes Them Skin cancers owe their name to the cell type that becomes malignant when that type of cancer occurs in the body or skin. You should keep a close watch on your skin and have regular skin checks to reduce your chance of skin cancer. Here are the types
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