Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy After Facelift and Rhinoplasty: What the Evidence Shows
Key Takeaways Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) means breathing pure oxygen in a hard chamber pressurised to about two...
Arnica and Bromelain After Surgery: What the Evidence Shows for Bruising and Swelling
Key Takeaways The evidence for both is limited and mixed. One facelift trial and some rhinoplasty trials found...
How to Prepare for Plastic Surgery: A Timeline From Six Weeks Out to the Day Itself
Key Takeaways If you use nicotine in any form, stopping is one of the most important steps: at...
Your First Plastic Surgery Consultation: What Happens, What to Bring and What It Costs
Key Takeaways The first consultation is an assessment and a conversation. You won't be asked to sign consent...
BMI and Plastic Surgery: Weight Guidelines by Procedure and Why Stability Matters
Key Takeaways Weight is assessed before surgery for safety. Higher BMI is linked with more wound problems, fluid...
What Does “Board Certified” Mean for a Plastic Surgeon in Australia?
Key Takeaways "Board certified" is an American term. For a plastic surgeon in the United States, it usually...
Cosmetic Surgery Rules in Australia: Referrals, Cooling-Off and Who Can Be Called a Surgeon
Key Takeaways Since 1 July 2023, anyone having cosmetic surgery in Australia needs a referral, at least two...
Smoking, Vaping and Nicotine Before Plastic Surgery: How Long to Stop and Why
Key Takeaways Smoking reduces blood flow and oxygen to healing tissue. Across surgery, smokers have higher rates of...