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As you would have seen recently in the news, Angelina Jolie underwent a double mastectomy and a breast reconstruction to prevent her from developing breast cancer. This reduced her risk of developing the disease drastically.  

Dr Lim often works with breast cancer survivors and patients at risk of developing breast cancer following mastectomy. This type of breast reconstruction work is very rewarding and an area that Dr Lim is very skilled in. 

As you can see from the pictures below, the results are amazing, and gives patients the ability to return to their full form by undergoing this type of procedure.

Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy                  

Breast Reconstruction after Cosmetic Tatooing     

This patient is a 39 year old mother of 4 children who underwent genetic testing for breast cancer following her mother and grandmother suffered from the disease. She decided to have a double mastectomy to reduce her risk of the disease and the photos above show her final result after Dr Lim worked his magic and after Sydney Permanent Makeup Centre tatooed the remainder of her areola. The patient was thrilled with the results, and went on to have another baby following this.

Please contact us on 9893 9388 for any information, or to book a consultation. 

The Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons have released strict guidelines for the administration of anti-wrinkle injections.

The guidelines explain "It may be lawfully administered by either the doctor, or a nurse acting under the supervision and instruction of a doctor, and in accordance with a written order provided by the doctor"

Patients need to be aware of this when selecting a facility to undergo these cosmetic injections. It is possible that something could go wrong with any procedure, including injectables. Therefore, the guidelines state that "The doctor should be immediately contactable in order to respond to a nurse or patient’s concern in a timely manner."

It is quite common nowadays for Beauty Salons, and Laser hair removal facilities to have a nurse injector whom administers anti-wrinkle and filler injectables. However, under these guidelines, these premises need to ensure they meet the criteria set out for them. "The premises must be properly equipped to deal with anaesthetic toxicity effects and potentially life threatening anaphylactic reactions. The premises must provide facilities and procedures for all healthcare workers to adhere to infection control principles, including safe injection practices and aseptic technique for the preparation and administration of all injectable medications."

Here at Dr Lim's practice, all of our cosmetic injections are administered by an approved doctor (General Practitioner and trained injector) Dr Moulos. Patients can feel at ease knowing that a Doctor is treating them in a approved doctors facility, should anything go wrong.

Patients need to be more vigilent with their health and do more research into the required qualifications and guidelines by Doctors and healthcare workers before undergoing any treatment. 

If you would like to book an appointment with Dr Moulos, please contact Dr Lim's rooms on 9893 9388.

To read the full PDF document of guidlines please click this link.

Previously in the world of celebrities, red carpets and photo shoots, you would notice that the models and actresses seemed to have an ‘overdone’ look in terms of injectables (fillers and muscle relaxers).  As seen in this picture below, many people are frightened that they may end up looking ‘overdone’ if they undergo treatment and therefore decide not to take the step.

However, as seen in the recent SMH article, the new trend is to go ‘lighter’ for a more natural look.  Celebrities such as Nicole Kidman and Gwyneth Paltrow have toned down there injectables to achieve this more natural look.

Muscle relaxers is still the most popular cosmetic clinic treatment according to the Cosmetics Physicians Society of Australia (CPSA), however “the frozen –into-oblivion face is no longer desired”, “people do not want to look too done”.

Here at Dr Lim’s practice, we always aim to achieve a more natural result. Dr Moulos has perfected his art of administering injectables to attain a more youthful look without going overboard. Below are some of our before and after photos to show you these successful outcomes.

If you were previously scared to come in for an injectable treatment, you may now feel more relaxed after seeing some of Dr Moulos’ tremendous results. 

Also with mother’s day just around the corner, it would be a great idea to purchase a gift certificate to our practice instead of another bottle of perfume or the like!! I’m sure your mum would appreciate the more youthful confidence that goes along with this type of treatment.

If you would like to read the full SMH article click here

Breast Augmentation – Do Women Prefer Round or Tear Shaped Implants?

A recent study from the University British Columbia in Vancouver looked at the differences in patient satisfaction when it came to having round or tear shaped breast implants.

A study published in the March 2013 volume of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery examined patients who underwent breast augmentation, approximately half with round implants and half with tear shaped implants. The study confirmed that patients had no difference in overall satisfaction between round and tear shaped implants

The study looked at 65 women who had round implants and 63 women who had tear shaped implants. The patients were administered a questionare between 1-4 years post surgery and it looked at general satisfaction, satisfaction with care, satisfaction with overall outcome, as well as psychosocial, sexual and physical well-being.

Women who had surgery with tear shaped implants had a satisfaction score of about 77 percent out of 100, whereas women who had round implants placed had a 75 percent satisfaction score. The study confirmed that there was very little difference in satisfaction across the board, except that women with tear shaped implants self-rated their breasts as firmer than the women who had received round implants.

Dr Lim will assess each patient indivdually and discuss whether or not round or anatomical (tear shaped) implants would be best suited to your body. This really does depend alot on the size, shape and amount of skin and tissue the breasts have.

Either way, patients with round or tear shaped implants, (as you can see from this study and from our own patient satisfaction) are very happy with their end result. However, if you have any questions or would like to book an appointment with Dr Lim to discuss breast augmentation please contact our rooms on 9893 9388 or email us at drlim@drjakelim.com.au and our staff will be more than willing to assist you.

(to read the full article click here)

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