Cosmetic Surgery Info Centre

Before & After Rhinoplasty & Liposuction to the Neck by Dr Hodgkinson

The major hallmarks of a profile are the shape and size of the nose, the contour of the jawline and the position of the cheekbones.  For some people, the neck area is a repository for residual fat regardless of their weight or fitness level and is often a hereditary feature.  For the younger patient who still retains the elasticity of their skin and where the fullness of the neck is indeed just “puppy fat” and not sagging tissues - liposuction of the neck can be effective in sculpting a more defined and natural looking jawline.  At the same time if necessary, a rhinoplasty can be performed to give the overall profile a more balanced and attractive appearance.  Both these procedures are same day procedures and are carried out at our fully licensed and accredited day surgery centre, The Double Bay Day Surgery.

For more information on liposuction to the neck, rhinoplasty or other cosmetic plastic surgical procedures, please do not hesitate to contact us by email on info@cosmeticsurgeryoz.com or call us on 02 9362 7400.

Before & After Circumferential Liposculpture by Dr Hodgkinson for Thick Ankles

Thick ankles or “cankles” are a real problem for some women. Thick ankles are not due to being overweight or weight gain,  but generally speaking present because of an excess of fatty tissue around the lower calf and on the leg above the shoe line. This often makes it difficult to wear boots or footwear with ankle straps.  Many women with thick ankles are highly self-conscious about this and wear slacks or long skirts in order to camouflage their “cankles”.  These women are further frustrated by the fact that weight loss makes no difference as quite often there is a hereditary factor, whereby a mother, sister or relative has the same kind of thick, lower legs.

Liposuction, or what we call circumferential liposculpture, allows us to re-shape the lower third of the lower leg from the knee to the ankle, affording nice curves and defining the achilles tendon  to create a more shapely and feminine look.  This gives the patient the confidence to show her legs - and abandon attempts to camouflage or conceal her legs.  An example of circumferential liposculpture to the lower legs is shown.

For more information on liposculpture or other cosmetic and plastic surgical procedures, please see our website www.cosmeticsurgeryoz.com email us at info@cosmeticsurgeryoz.com or give us a call on 02 9362 7400.

Before & After Breast Augmentation by Dr Hodgkinson

(”A” to “B” 200 cc gel implants)

Breast Implants generally summon up images in our minds of large breasts.  Not all women, however, seeking augmentation want to have large breasts.  For many women, breast enhancement surgery is about having more attractive and feminine breasts, not necessarily large ones.  Women who would fall into this category would include athletic women who have very little fatty tissue but whose sporting endeavours could be hampered by large breasts.  For these women, a smaller implant can be used; the smaller implant will not impact on their ability to compete but will give them the more feminine and shapely figure they desire.  Other women may simply prefer the subtler look of a small implant if their desire is not so much to have a sizable bust but to appear more feminine in clothing or swimwear.

The most important thing is to be able to clearly communicate your desires and your lifestyle with your surgeon so that you get the look you want with the result that is right for you.  Dr Hodgkinson has performed thousands of breast augmentations on women of all ages, shapes and sizes in his thirty years as a plastic surgeon.  He and his staff work together with you to help you understand the different types of implants and procedures so that you can decide if breast augmentation might be for you.

For more information on breast augmentation and other procedures or to make your appointment to see Dr Hodgkinson, email us on info@cosmeticsurgeryoz.com or give us a call on 02 9362 7400.

Before & After Rhinoplasty and Chin Implant by Dr Hodgkinson

When people think about the shape of their nose, they often think how it appears in profile. When considering a patient’s profile it is necessary to consider not just the patient’s nose but the balance of the nose with other features of the face - especially the chin.

It is also important that we don’t get caught up in the old misconception that rhinoplasty or nose reshaping surgery is just to make large noses smaller, but that we understand that nasal surgery is actually about making the nose the right size and shape for the person’s face and ethnic group. Noses can be reduced, augmented with bone or cartilage grafts, straightened, have the dorsum or ridge heightened, a bump removed, or the tip reshaped, lengthened or raised. At the same time that the nose is reshaped problems with breathing can be addressed as well.

In the instance where the patient seeking nose surgery has a receding chin or jawline, a chin implant combined with rhinoplasty may be called for. The chin implant surgery can be carried out at the same time as the rhinoplasty. The implant is inserted through an incision inside the mouth thereby leaving no visible scars.

The combination of these two procedures where called for has a very high rate of patient satisfaction as it addresses the aesthetic areas of the face together to give an overall balanced and natural appearance.

For more information on nose surgery, chin implants or other cosmetic surgery procedures, please email us on info@cosmeticsurgeryoz.com or call the clinic to speak to one of our highly trained staff or to make your appointment to see Dr Hodgkinson on 02 9362 7400.

Before & After Thermage Treatment to lower face and neck by Dr Hodgkinson

Thermage which can be used for the face, neck, eyes, stomach, buttocks, legs and arms, tightens skin and promotes collagen development without surgery.  The entire treatment takes anywhere from one to two hours depending on the area(s) to be treated and allows the patient to return to their normal activities immediately after treatment.

The Thermage treatment uses radiofrequency to uniformly heat a large volume of collagen in the deep layers of the skin while simultaneously cooling and protecting the outer layer of the skin. The radiofrequency is delivered through a head on the device into the tissues to firm them. This heating action in the skin causes the deeper structures to immediately tighten. Over time, new and remodelled collagen is produced, resulting in firmer, smoother skin and a more youthful appearance for the area treated.

Dr Hodgkinson and The Cosmetic & Restorative Surgery Clinic were the first in Australia to use Thermage and he and his highly qualified team of trained Thermage specialists understand that not everyone is a candidate for Thermage.

To find out if you could benefit from Thermage, why not book a free consultation with one of Dr Hodgkinson’s Thermage Treatment Specialists.  Call now on 02 9362 7400 or email us on info@cosmeticsurgeryoz.com to book a time.

Before and After Facelift by Dr Hodgkinson

As we age, there is a deterioration of the elasticity of our skin, the tautness of our musculature and with this gravitational pull even the fatty pads of the cheeks and midface that gave shape to our younger faces begin to ‘head south’.  In our 30’s and 40’s we can mask the early signs of ageing such as fine lines with injecitible fillers and anti-wrinkle injections, or minor laxity and loss of elasticity can be addressed with Thermage.  There is a point, however, when restoring the youthful contours of the jaw, neckline and lower third of the face can only be achieved by a surgical facelift.

Many patients are made anxious by the “f” word - facelift.  They associate this surgical procedure with a tight or unnatural look.  With the sophisticated modern techniques of facelifting that address the underlying tissues and musculature as well as loose skin, a surgeon with ample expertise and experience like Dr Hodgkinson can perform a facelift that addresses all the aesthetic areas of the ageing face whilst retaining a natural appearance.  In these deep plane facelifts, the muscles and tissues are tightened first and then the skin is gently redraped over the face so that there is no tension on the skin which means no tight look, no tension on the incisions and imperceptible suture lines.  Beware lesser lifts such as S-lifts or skin lifts by any name which use the skin much like “cling wrap” to hold back the sagging tissues.  This creates not only a tight look but places pressure on the incision lines and increases the probablility of widening visible scars.

Depending upon how a patient’s face is ageing, other facial rejuvenation procedures can be performed at the same time such as upper and lower eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), necklift, browlift, and laser skin resurfacing.  This approach which deals with all the aesthetic areas of the face as necessary is known as Pan Facial Rejuvenation.

For more information on Facelifting, Pan Facial Rejuvenation or other Cosmetic Plastic Surgical Procedures or to book your appointment with Dr Hodgkinson phone the clinic today on 02 9362 7400 or email us on info@cosmeticsurgeryoz.com

KEEPING IT MASCULINE, KEEPING IT REAL

Rhinoplasty or Nose Surgery for Men has special considerations just like all male cosmetic plastic surgery.  When performing aesthetic surgery for men’s faces, men are worried that they will be given a “too cute” nose or feminised look.  Dr Hodgkinson has more than 30 years experience in cosmetic plastic surgery and with more than 20% of his patients being men has literally operated on thousands of male patients.

When assessing a patient for nose reshaping surgery, one of the tools that Dr Hodgkinson uses is computer imaging to help him communicate to the patient what is possible to achieve and for the patient to communicate with him the look or result that they desire.  It is important to take into consideration the rest of the facial features, the patient’s ethnic background and existing nose so that the nose is improved to the best possible shape to fit in with the patient’s features without giving the pinched or operated on look that men (and women!) want to avoid.

If the patient has breathing problems as well, these can also be fixed at the time of the cosmetic nose surgery.

For more information on male nose surgery and all other cosmetic surgical procedures, please email us on info@cosmeticsurgeryoz.com or call the clinic to speak to one of our staff specialists on 02 9362 7400.

Before & After Liposculpture by Dr Hodgkinson

Liposuction surgery goes by many names such as Liposculpture, Suction Assisted Lipectomy, Ultrasonic Liposuction and the list goes on. What is most important in obtaining the result you desire is not the name but is the expertise and experience of the surgeon.

Dr Hodgkinson is one of the most experienced, skilled and the pioneer of this procedure in Australia.
Liposculpture/Liposuction is a surgical technique for eliminating unwanted fat from most areas on the body. Utilising a high-powered suction device, Dr Hodgkinson is able to�remove fat cells while minimising damage and bruising to the tissues. When perfomed by a qualified expereienced Plastic Surgeon such as Dr Hodgkinson Liposculpture leaves no significant visible scarring and recovery is rapid.

Looking and feeling good, plays a critical role in nearly every facet of our lives.
Liposculpture has become one of the most common surgical procedures performed by Dr Hodgkinson.

There is a hereditary predisposition to store fat in specific areas that tend to be stubborn and unresponsive to dieting and exercise. Women tend to accumulate fat around their hips, thighs, lower abdomen and neck. Men store excess fat around the flanks, abdomen and chest.� Many of us have become fed up with those unattractive localised areas of fat which refuse to disappear regardless of our diet or activity level. Dr Hodgkinson’s method of liposuction/liposculture offers a very effective solution for getting rid of those unsightly bulges and giving us a healthier, more attractive appearance.

The liposculpture procedure can be performed on patients who have localised areas of fat as well as in patients who need generalised�fat reduction in conjunction with healthy weight loss.
Using very fine cannulae, liposuction can also remove fat from the neck and so called jowls.
The ideal patient for this procedure is not obese and has good skin elasticity.

For a consultation on this procedure please contact The Cosmetic and Restorative Surgery Clinic on 02 9362 7400.� For further information on this procedure please send your emails to Ellie, Patient Co-ordinator on ellie@cosmeticsurgeryoz.com.

Before & After Post Pregnancy/Mummy Makeover�Breast Lift by Dr Hodgkinson

We are an�image conscious society.� The quest for the �perfect breasts��is here to stay.� Modern breast enhancement surgery, whether it is breast enlargement to increase the size to compliment the body shape or simply a lift to restore a more youthful looking breast can now be achieved safely and with minimal side effects. Well designed and executed breast enhancement and breast lift surgery or mastopexy should not only beautify the breasts which in turn compliment the rest of the body but should also improve and restore self image and confidence.

Almost any breast can be sculpted into a prettier contour. Dr. Hodgkinson utilizes the latest, minimal scar techniques to make breasts perkier and more youthful without implants. �In most cases, Dr. Hodgkinson can lift and rejuvenate your breast with a small �nipple� (areola) incision , thus avoiding the dreaded older extensive anchor scar on the breast skin.

A mastopexy or breast lift involves removing overstretched sagging skin via a tailor made approach. In this procedure the breast tissue is resuspended back onto the chest muscle. The nipple position is lifted. Dissolvable sutures are then used to close all incision lines. The breast is transformed from a pendular shape to a more conical shape with much better projection.

The incisions vary depending on the amount of skin to be removed.

If you think you need a breast uplift, enlargement or both enlargemnt and lift at the same time do not hesitate to have a consultation with Dr Hodgkinson. Dr Hodgkinson with over 30 years of exerience in cosmetic and plastic surgery has performed thousands of breast procedures and�can help you achieve your desired shape and size you want and deserve. �Expertise is everything!

To make a consulation with Dr Hodgkinson please call the clinic on 02 9362 7400 or email us at info@cosmeticsurgeryoz.com.

Before and After Breast Augmentation Surgery by Dr Hodgkinson

If you are thinking about Breast Augmentation Dr Darryl Hodgkinson is one of the most experienced and qualified Plastic Surgeons in this field. With over 30 years of experience the fact that Dr Hodgkinson performs Breast Augmentation with both Saline and Silicone Gel Implants sets him apart from many other plastic surgeons in Australia. The spectrum of breast implants available to the surgeon can therefore provide great versatility in achieving a more natural look.

On top of implant choice Dr Hodgkinson offers four choices about where to make the skin incisions for breast enlargement. They can be in the breast fold (inframammary), around the nipple (periareolar),� underneath the armpit (transaxillary) or through the belly button (transumbilical “TUBA”).

Breast implant size is one of the most important decisions in a breast augmentation procedure. Because of this, Dr Hodgkinson will take several approaches to help the patient make the best decision based on their anatomy, personal preferences and the appearance they wish to achieve. In general, attractive breast augmentation should be in proportion to the woman’s overall body shape.

There are six main clinical parameters for breast implants on initial consultation: