Undergoing surgery is a big process, and an even bigger decision to begin with. There are a lot of negative stories, misconceptions, and myths targeted at cosmetic surgery, but it is time to set the record straight!

Don’t let anything delay you from feeling more confident and happy! Here are all the myths you’ve heard about cosmetic surgery, busted!

Only Women Should Get Plastic Surgery

Men currently stand for about 20% of all patients that undergo cosmetic surgery, and that number is growing! The need to feel confident and happy with the way you look isn’t just a feminine issue, and men often feel the need to look their best in a competitive setting, whether it’s romantically, or in the workplace.

You’re Vain if you Get Cosmetic Surgery

People choose cosmetic surgery for a variety of reasons. Whether it’s to improve body image and self-confidence, for medical reasons, or even for pain management. There is nothing wrong with wanting to have a procedure done, and as cosmetic surgery is becoming more popular, there is far less stigma surrounding it.

Recovery Time is Too Long

Whilst all cosmetic surgery requires recovery time, the length is dependent on the type of surgery (minor or major). Minor surgeries only take a few days to recover from, and major surgeries will only take a few weeks, maximum. For instance, the recovery time for the average breast augmentation is only about four to seven days, then the client may return to work and other activities.

Cosmetic Surgery is Dangerous

There are potential risks and complications with any type of surgery, but the chances are extremely low, when your surgery is completed by a medical professional and when you are highly informed about the surgery. This includes what you should and shouldn’t do during and after the surgery; your highly qualified Australia Cosmetic Clinics surgeon will inform you of the specifics during your consultations.

You Have to Be Rich

Studies have found that the majority of clients who undergo cosmetic surgery are from the middle class. Minor surgery is obviously cheaper than major, and there are many options for paying for surgery such as finance options & payment plans.

The process and results of cosmetic surgery are exciting to think about. Embrace the positive realities and ignore the myths!

The fears around cosmetic injections surface from the countless celebrity mishaps and the simply unappealing sound of the word “Botox”, but the more educated you are, the more interested you’ll become.

Here’s everything you need to know, to set the record straight about cosmetic injections;

What are cosmetic injections?

Cosmetic injections are compounds that, when injected, bind themselves to muscle receptors and decrease the nerves’ ability to trigger muscle contractions that cause wrinkles. As a result, the appearance of wrinkles are reduced, through the relaxation of the muscles.

How long does it last?

Over time your muscle receptors regenerate, so the results aren’t permanent. The effects of cosmetic injections last about three to four months, and, on average, cosmetic injections can take one to 10 days to show visible results.

Where can it be used?

Cosmetic injections are largely used on the face, particularly the ‘crow’s feet’ eye area, glabella creases between eyes, eyebrow furrows and forehead wrinkles. But cosmetic injections are not purely used for the purpose of wrinkles. When injected in the jawline, injections can counter bone loss, and correct downturned lips when injected in the lip! Even more surprisingly, injections can interfere and stop sweat and odour too, so another common area is the armpits!

Is it right for me?

Cosmetic injections, despite common belief, aren’t often used to change the appearance of one’s face. Rather, they are used as a maintenance tool, to keep you looking the same and unaffected by age by preventing wrinkles. Most people start cosmetic injections in their late 20s or early 30s, and quality-clinics will often urge clients not to become aggressive and excessive with the number of treatments.

What happens after?

After receiving cosmetic injections, it is safe to go on with your day! It is only recommended to wait 40 minutes before doing activities to avoid bruising. As for down- time, needle marks will usually take only minutes to fade!

Cosmetic injections are nothing to be afraid of, and you are in the best hands at Australia Cosmetic Clinics! Contact ACC today to speak with an experienced cosmetic consultant about your options. Phone: 1300 559 848 or enquire now!

It’s easy for people to assume that cosmetic surgery just involves nose jobs and breast enhancements, but what most people don’t know is that it’s not unusual for cosmetic surgery to be deemed completely medically necessary by medical professionals. And luckily for the people in this boat, private health insurance can help fund your surgery. Here’s how to go about it:

Learn the terminology

The difference between a medically necessary procedure and an elective procedure comes down to professional opinion. The purpose of reconstructive plastic surgery is typically to correct abnormalities, which can come in a multitude of forms and be caused by a range of things. For example, an abnormality could be either congenital or acquired. However, as a general rule, if a doctor or specialist formally recommends surgery as an option for treatment, there is a very high chance that your insurance provider will recognise this and provide a rebate for it.

Know your cover

If you do have private health insurance, what you really need to know is what kind of procedures you’re covered for. There are a few procedures that a comprehensive hospital policy should typically cover. In terms of recovery and recuperation, not a lot of treatments are covered, but it can include (not limited to):

• Surgeries to fix congenital abnormalities (conditions that you have been born with or that have existed before birth).
• Reconstructive surgery as treatment for extreme burns.
• Surgery to fix a traumatic injury.
• Cancer or tumour removal, or surgeries that follow the removal of a cancer or tumour (for example, a reconstruction after a mastectomy).
• Procedures to repair bad scars or skin lacerations.

Know your options

There are three main private health insurance options for plastic and reconstructive surgery. You can:

• Take out a comprehensive policy that covers you for reconstructive plastic surgery.
• Choose a policy that offers restrictive cover for reconstructive plastic surgery in order to lower your premiums.
• Choose a policy that excludes cover for reconstructive plastic surgery altogether.

Make the most of what you’re paying for

Excluding or restricting plastic surgery from your policy is something that a lot of people do, but although it may cut costs in the short-term, you’ll never know whether you’ll need it later on down the track. It’s also important to review your health insurance policy regularly– every year if you can. It doesn’t take long, just go over your current cover and work out whether you think you need to add or remove any elements. For example, if you’re a senior paying for cover for pregnancy-related services, your money could definitely be put towards something more useful.

If you’re looking into taking out a higher level of cover, compare health insurance policies for cosmetic surgery online to make sure you’re getting the best value for money. What you choose is completely up to you. If you need more information later down the track, have a look at the Ombudsman’s website.

Bessie Hassan is finder.com.au’s resident Insurance Expert.

One of the most frequently asked questions about plastic surgery concerns the time it takes to recover from cosmetic procedures.

Many people think that cosmetic surgery will require them to take extended time off from work, or leave them recovering in bed for quite a while. In fact, you may be surprised to find the recovery times of many common cosmetic surgeries are much lower than you think.

For example, did you know that the general recovery time for breast augmentation or liposuction is just one week? If you’ve been considering improving your appearance through a cosmetic procedure, you may be pleased to hear this.

Today we’ll look at some of the most common types of plastic surgery and their recovery times.

Recommended Time Off for Plastic Surgery Procedures

All cosmetic procedures are different, as are all bodies. So your recovery will obviously be a very individual experience, depending on your age, fitness levels and overall health.

However, here are the average times patients take off from work to recover from plastic surgery procedures – both facial and body surgeries.

Facial Cosmetic Surgery

• Brow Lift – 1-2 weeks
• Facelift – 2 weeks
• Eyelid Surgery – 2 weeks

Cosmetic Surgery for the Body

• Brachioplasty (arm lift) – 1 week
• Liposuction – 1 week
• Tummy Tuck – 3-4 weeks
• Mommy Makeover – 3-4 weeks
• Body Lift – 3-4 weeks

Breast Plastic Surgery Procedures

• Breast Augmentation – 1 week
• Breast Lift – 1 week
• Breast Reduction – 1 week
• Gynecomastia (male chest reduction) – 1 week

Factors to Consider in Your Recovery

In addition to these estimated timeframes, we consider factoring in extra recovery time for facial plastic surgeries if you are someone who bruises easily.

Also, if you work a physically strenuous job, consider taking more time off to recover before returning to work, to ensure the best possible result.

The best approach to take to your recover is to allow more than enough time – if you do heal faster, you’ll be pleasantly surprised. However, if your body takes a little longer to recover from its procedure, you’ll have extra time off up your sleeve.

Feeling stressed out or worried about having to return to work or an active social life will not be beneficial for your recovery. Always talk to your cosmetic surgeon honestly about the time you’ve planned for your recovery. Your cosmetic clinic will be able to assist you throughout this period of time also.

Australia’s Leading Plastic Surgery Practice

If you’re interested in finding out more about common plastic surgery procedures, or would like to talk to a professional about expected recovery times, consider contacting the team at Australia Cosmetic Clinics.

Providing a holistic approach to cosmetic surgery, the friendly team of cosmetic surgeons and expert registered nurses are committed to quality and safety in every aspect of the customised treatment program we provide to our patients.

With Australia Cosmetic Clinics in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, ACC specialise in breast augmentation (breast implants), tummy tuck and mommy makeover surgery, buttock augmentation, rhinoplasty (nose job), breast lifts, breast reduction, liposuction, face lifts, eyelid surgery and more.

Call ACC on 1300 559 848 or contact the team online to book your surgical consultation session.

If you’ve recently decided to go ahead with breast augmentation surgery, congratulations – you’ve already made the biggest decision.

Breast augmentation is a very popular and effective way to increase your bust size, reduce sagging, improve firmness and correct any issues with asymmetrical or disproportionately sized breasts.

However, you’ll still need to consider which implant material is best for you. Breast implants can be made up of 2 types of different fillers – either silicone gel or saline solution.

Each implant material has its own pros and cons, so there is no clear way to say which type of implant is best is best. You must decide based largely on your own personal goals and preferences and the expert advice provided by your cosmetic surgeon.

To help you start thinking about your decision, we’ve put together some information on the silicone and saline filler materials that are used for implants in breast augmentation, as well as the pros and cons of each.

Silicone Breast Implants

In Australia, approximately 99% of breast augmentation procedures use silicone, however saline is still an option.

Silicone breast implants are filled with silicone gel, chosen as a filler material because of its excellent cohesion, durability and robustness. This means silicone implants are long lasting, soft and light.

Another big advantage of silicone implants is that the gel feels slightly more like natural breast tissue than saline, resulting in very natural looking and feeling breasts. There is less “rippling” and silicone provides a very normal slope to the upper part of the breast.

The main drawback of silicone implants is that if the implant leaks, the gel may remain within the implant shell, or may escape into the breast implant pocket. A leaking implant filled with silicone gel will not collapse. Therefore, if you choose silicone implants, you may need to visit your plastic surgeon regularly to make sure the implants are functioning properly.

Saline Breast Implants

With saline breast implants, the implant is filled with sterile salt water. Saline breast implants provide a uniform shape, firmness and feel.

The biggest advantage of saline implants is that if the implant shell ever leaked, a saline implant will simply collapse, with the saline being absorbed and naturally expelled by the body. Many people see this as a very safe and risk-free option.

There are also variations in the placements of incisions, during breast augmentation procedures, and these will largely depend on which implant material is used. With saline implants, you’ll have more options as to where the incisions in the breast can be made, providing greater choice for patients in terms of where their scars are located. 

Because saline implants are only inflated after insertion, they also require smaller incisions, which helps reduce scarring.

However, saline implants are more likely to become ruptured or deformed, so you will have to consider these trade-offs when making your decision.

Australia’s Leading Plastic Surgery Practice

Still wondering whether saline or silicone implants are the right option for you?

Talk to a professional cosmetic surgeon about the differences between saline and silicone breast implants, to find the best personalised solution for you.

Contact the team at Australia Cosmetic Clinics, Australia’s leading plastic surgery practice with clinics in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.

Providing a holistic approach to cosmetic surgery, the friendly team of cosmetic surgeons and expert registered nurses are committed to quality and safety in every aspect of the customised treatment program we provide to our patients.

ACC specialise in breast augmentation (breast implants), tummy tuck and mommy makeover surgery, buttock augmentation, rhinoplasty (nose job), breast lifts, breast reduction, liposuction, face lifts, eyelid surgery and more.

Call ACC on 1300 559 848 or contact the team online to book your surgical consultation session.

Botox injections are a very popular way to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, giving your face a far more youthful appearance overall.

While many people all over the world have embraced the use of Botox as a safe and effective procedure, there are some who remain cautious of the injections, for fear of losing the ability to move their face and show emotion.

We can all think of certain celebrities who have gone a little too overboard with their Botox, resulting in a frozen, expressionless face. Individuals who have had far too many Botox injections, or had their injections administered by unprofessional or less skilful cosmeticians, can indeed give a bad impression of the procedure.

Rest assured, you will be able to move your face after Botox! Let’s look at the facts about Botox, to show you the unlikelihood of these injections leaving your face forever numb.

Relaxing Your Facial Lines, Not Freezing Them

When injected by a certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist, Botox injections are used to relax wrinkles and lines, without freezing all facial movement. Botox can give very good results when used to soften lines on the forehead, for example.

A good, professional cosmetician will know how to use Botox effectively, to enhance your natural beauty and not mask your features and expressions.

The Importance of Professional, Qualified Cosmetic Clinic

The correct technique for administering Botox injections is quite a delicate process – your clinician must know exactly where to inject it and precisely how much to use, to keep your face looking as natural as possible, while fresher and more relaxed.

An experienced cosmetician or dermatologist will be able to give you the results you’re aiming to achieve while allowing you to move your face and look like you! As we get older, we may want to look like the best possible version of ourselves, but we don’t necessarily want to look like somebody else.

Australia’s Leading Plastic Surgery Practice

If you’re interested in finding out more about Botox injections, and if they’re the right option for you, talk to a professional cosmetic surgeon.

Contact the team at Australia Cosmetic Clinics, Australia’s leading plastic surgery practice with clinics in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.

ACC specialise in Botox injections, breast augmentation (breast implants), tummy tuck and mommy makeover surgery, buttock augmentation, rhinoplasty (nose job), breast lifts, breast reduction, liposuction, face lifts, eyelid surgery and more.

Providing a holistic approach to cosmetic surgery, the friendly team of cosmetic surgeons and expert registered nurses are committed to quality and safety in every aspect of the customised treatment program we provide to our patients.

Call ACC on 1300 559 848 or contact the team online to book your surgical consultation session.

If you’re considering having liposuction, you’ll want to know exactly what the procedure involves and what will happen to your body afterwards.

One of the main concerns people have about liposuction is: what happens to the fat cells that are removed from the body?

There is a common misconception about liposuction that comes from a lack of information about the process. Some people believe that liposuction will cause them to gain weight in other areas, or simply re-gain the weight they initially lost from lipo once the fat cells “grow back.”

Let’s look at this myth about liposuction, to provide you with a clear idea of what the process involves and just what does happen to the fat cells that have been removed.

What is Liposuction?

Liposuction is a very popular and effective way to treat “problem” areas – those stubborn areas of the body that aren’t responding to improved exercise or diet.

It’s a relatively simple surgical procedure that can provide patients with flatter stomachs, slimmer hips and thighs, and get rid of double chins, love handles and sagging upper arms.

What Can I Expect from My Liposuction Procedure?

Traditional Liposuction
Traditional liposuction removes fat from the body with suction.
In very basic terms, your cosmetic surgeon will make a small incision in the body area that is being treated, and insert a tube into the hole. Excess fat will then be removed from the “problem” area through suction.

Laser Liposuction
Laser liposuction follows the same incision procedure, however it uses lasers to melt the fat cells before removing them.
Laser lipo has the benefit of using a narrower tube, which requires a much smaller incision. The use of a laser also causes blood vessels to immediately coagulate on contact, so there’s a lot less bleeding, bruising, swelling and recovery time.
Another advantage of using lasers for liposuction is that your surgery will only need to be performed under local anesthetic, rather than general, reducing the risk of complications and the level of invasiveness.

Will the Fat Cells that Have Been Removed Return?

This can be answered very simply – no.
The area which has been treated with liposuction will not gain weight again, because the fat cells have been removed.

Australia’s Leading Plastic Surgery Practice

To find out more about what you can expect from your liposuction procedure, it’s best to talk to a professional, qualified cosmetic surgeon. They can answer any questions you have about the process and how it works on the fat cells in your body.
Contact the team at Australia Cosmetic Clinics, Australia’s leading plastic surgery practice with clinics in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.

ACC specialize in breast augmentation (breast implants), tummy tuck and mommy makeover surgery, buttock augmentation, rhinoplasty (nose job), breast lifts, breast reduction, liposuction, face lifts, eyelid surgery and more.
Providing a holistic approach to cosmetic surgery, the friendly team of cosmetic surgeons and expert registered nurses are committed to quality and safety in every aspect of the customized treatment program we provide to our patients.

Call ACC on 1300 559 848 or contact the team online to book your surgical consultation session.

Body image can be a very important and powerful thing.

A positive body image is an essential aspect of overall wellbeing, with the potential to have a profound impact on an individual’s sense of self-esteem and daily life.

Cosmetic surgery can bring positive impacts and life-long changes for those with less than positive self-perception about their body image – often just the smallest change can be the beginning of a new and empowered life journey.
Today, let’s look closer at how cosmetic surgery can bring positive change to your life and help you affirm a more positive body image.

Improve Your Self-Confidence

Our confidence can be directly affected by physical appearance. Often if someone is unhappy with an aspect of their appearance, it can show itself in a lack of self-esteem – they may be shy, withdrawn and sadly, even doubt their own self-worth.

People can also start to worry more about their appearance as they grow older, with the arrival of new lines and wrinkles. Or after gaining weight, from pregnancy or certain medications.

Helping People Achieve their Vision

Professional cosmetic and plastic surgeons help men and women all over the world achieve their own individual vision of beauty, enhancing their natural features and achieving fully proportionate and natural looking results for the face and body.

Find Physical and Emotional Healing

Cosmetic surgery can also help people who have sustained injuries after an accident or trauma, allowing them the opportunity to heal physically and emotionally.

Whatever your reasons for considering cosmetic surgery, there are many modern procedures and non-surgical treatments that can help you feel more comfortable in your own skin.

Australia’s Leading Plastic Surgery Practice

Wondering if cosmetic surgery is the right option for you? Talk to the friendly and professional team at Australia Cosmetic Clinics.

With a holistic approach to cosmetic surgery, ACC focuses on improving the external body while ensuring that our patients are in good mental health and have realistic expectations about the procedure. The friendly team of cosmetic surgeons and expert registered nurses are committed to quality and safety in every aspect of the customised treatment program we provide to our patients.

Whether you are visiting us for a non-surgical treatment or plastic surgery, we’ll help you make an educated decision on the treatment program that is right for you. From a nose job to breast augmentation and tummy tucks, we conduct all of our procedures in a safe, professional environment with the finest medical services.
With clinics in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, ACC specialise in breast augmentation (breast implants), tummy tuck and mommy makeover surgery, buttock augmentation, rhinoplasty (nose job), breast lifts, breast reduction, liposuction, face lifts, eyelid surgery and more.

Call 1300 559 848 or contact the team online to book your surgical consultation session.