Choosing between a breast lift (mastopexy) and breast augmentation depends on your aesthetic goals and current breast shape. Here’s how I help my patients decide: At consultation I recommend a Breast Lift if: ✅ Your primary concern is sagging (ptosis)—your breasts have lost their shape and firmness. ✅ Your nipples...
Do’s: Follow Your Surgeon’s Instructions – Adhere to all post-op care guidelines, including wound care, medications, and follow-up appointments. Wear a Supportive Bra – Use a soft, wireless, or surgical bra as recommended to minimize swelling and support healing. Rest and Take It Easy –...
A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is primarily a cosmetic procedure aimed at improving the appearance of the abdomen. However, there are several unexpected benefits beyond aesthetics that patients may experience: 1. Improved Posture The tightening of abdominal muscles during the procedure can provide better support to the...
Our practice receives a lot of enquires about BBL’s (Brazilian butt lifts) and “saddlebags” are still top of the list for liposuction requests. In recent years, the term "hip dips" has started to appear in our mailboxes with increasing frequency. But what exactly are Hip...
Words like, ‘designer vagina’, vaginal ‘rejuvenation’ and ‘labioplasty’ have become part of the common parlance. But what do they mean? Firstly, relax. Your vagina is probably 100% normal and if you ask your partner or gynaecologist, perfect in every way. But what can be done...
With the passage of time, we must face the reality that somethings are not going to go back to the way they were. I’m not talking about nostalgia, I’m talking about, the effects gravity and ageing has on our bodies. Our once firm flesh now...
As another busy year draws to a close, I begin to think of the speed of life passing by. The way the year is parcelled up according to the seasons, school terms, monthly rhythms, weekly commitments and daily “To Do’s”. The December break is always...
Regular annual health checks are essential for maintaining good health and early detection of potential health issues. It is essential that you are in good health before your undergo elective surgery. Here are some key checks and why they are important: 1. Blood Pressure Check Why:...
Dr Toogood answers: Yes, fat transfer, also known as fat grafting or lipofilling, can be used to augment breasts. This procedure involves removing fat from one part of the body (such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks) through liposuction, processing the fat, and then injecting it...
Out damn spot! Is the quote from Shakespeare’s lady Macbeth as she struggles to remove the stubborn spot from her hand, no matter how many times she washes – it returns. This reminds me of our struggle to achieve a flawless complexion – Pigmentation spots...