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Reconstructive Treatment Following Head and Neck Cancer in Sydney
Head and neck cancers in Sydney refers to a wide range of cancers that develop in the head and neck area including the whole oral cavity, palate, tongue, jaw, throat, nose and salivary glands. These types of cancer are widespread throughout Australia. It occurs when malignant tumours develop and grow in the lymph nodes or any other tissues in the head and neck region.
What types of head and neck cancers are most common in Sydney?Typically head and neck cancers originate in the cells that line the...Read More
The Dark Side of the Sun: Skin Cancer in Sydney
The weather in Sydney is sunny, with a Mediterranean-like climate that basically lasts the whole year. The winters are mild and summer temperatures range from warm, to hot and humid. Rain is spread throughout the year, with the bulk of it falling between March and June. This idyllic weather makes Australia a popular tourist destination for those seeking an escape from the cold. Residents of Sydney and regional areas have little need to seek refuge from inclement outdoor conditions....Read More
Body Contouring After Significant Weight Reduction in Sydney
A life lived in an obese body is one filled with limitations and health risks. Many people feel trapped in a protective cushion. It takes tremendous courage to step out of the perceived comfort zone and make radical life changes. The reality is, the comfort from food is short lived. The discomfort, pain, and guilt are constant. A modified diet, combined with exercise and a strong will to succeed is usually all that is needed. But for people who are morbidly obese and potentially in life-threatening...Read More
Get Hair Raising Results With a Brow Lift in Sydney
Eyebrows show a lot of expression. We use them to show surprise and anger. They can be flirty, seductive, curious, and angry. The muscles and skin around them gets lifted and lowered repetitively every day, and every year. This movement can lead to sagging which can affect their appearance and even the individual’s ability to see.
What causes sagging skin in the eyebrow area?Gravity and sun exposure will eventually take a toll on everyone’s aging appearance. Reduced collagen production and a...Read More
Breast Implant Profiles
Of the cosmetic plastic surgery procedures performed by A/Prof Damian Marucci, none is more customisable than breast augmentation. At his Kogarah plastic surgery practice, Dr. Marucci guides his patients through the many important decisions they must make before undergoing the procedure, all of which will impact their results to varying degrees. Among the factors that can most profoundly influence the aesthetic outcome of breast augmentation is the profile of the breast implants.
In discussing breast...Read More
Look Younger With Anti-Wrinkle Treatments in Sydney
As one ages the skin begins to show the signs of time. The effects of aging on the skin can be mild to severe depending on the individuals. Those with serve effects of aging skin often have sagginess and deep wrinkles making them appear to be older than they really are. While the effects of getting older cannot be stopped they can be delayed with anti-wrinkle treatments in Sydney.
Over time the skin loses its natural laxity becoming loose and saggy in appearance. Sun damage, a decrease in collagen,...Read More
Patient Information Podcasts now on iTunes
Hi everyone,
Over the past week or so, I have been recording some podcasts for patients to provide information about surgical procedures, wound management afterwards, potential complications and the like.
These podcasts are now available on iTunes for free. You can subscribe and leave a review (please be kind!).
You can click on the link...Read More
Wound Care following skin graft surgery
Hi everyone,
To listen to a podcast about how to look after your wounds following skin graft surgery, click here.
After removal of a skin cancer, or after trauma, you may have a wound which is too large to be closed directly with sutures. In these cases, we may need to do something a little fancy like a skin graft.
A skin graft involves taking skin from one part of the body and moving to a wound bed in another part of the body where (hopefully) it will stay and survive. Skin graft...Read More