Plastic Surgery Blogs and Ideas by Dr Mark Gittos FRACS(Plas) – International Specialist Plastic Surgeon and Plastic Surgery expert based in Auckland NZ.
How Is the Recovery after Breast Lift A breast lift entails a surgical procedure geared towards raising and firming the breasts, a process realised through the removal of excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue to foster a new and enhanced breast contour. This procedure may also include the repositioning of the areola and nipple
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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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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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All Surgery including Plastic surgery has potential risks and complications. Most plastic surgery procedures have a high success rate and deliver exactly what the patient desires – an enhanced appearance. However, it’s still important to know what YOU can do to help reduce complications after plastic surgery. The skill and experience of your plastic surgeon
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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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Finding The Best Plastic Surgeon in NZ for You If you are looking for the best plastic surgeon in NZ you should know that this is exactly where you’ll find him, in NZ. We highly advise you not to go overseas or ‘price shop’ for something so important, long-lasting and highly visible as your plastic
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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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Things to Do to Reduce Scars After Abdominoplasty Surgery Do you have excess skin and pockets of fat around your tummy or abdomen? Have you tried a variety of diets and exercises but feel like you are not losing your belly fat? If so, you might be an ideal candidate for a tummy tuck surgery.
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