No matter what your scar looks like or how it originated, there’s a chance that scar revision surgery might be a great option for you. However, ensuring that your timing is accurate is important, as your body may still be healing after your surgery orContinue reading
Abdominoplasty 101 – Somethings you need to know.
Abdominoplasty, also known as a “tummy tuck”, is a surgical procedure that aims to enhance the shape and tone of the abdominal region. The procedure involves the removal of excess fat and skin to improve the shape and tone of the underlying tissue that supportsContinue reading
What is Carpal Tunnel syndrome and how best to treat it?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a painful disorder of the hand caused by pressure on nerves that run through the wrist, it is highly common and occurs only in adults. The caring and supportive team at Randwick Plastic Surgery are experienced in treating and effectivelyContinue reading
Some Things You Need to Know About Skin Lesions
What are Skin Lesions? A skin lesion is a growth or blemish on the skin that can be cancerous. There are many types of skin lesions such as cysts, warts, birthmarks, and moles that are non-cancerous, but skin lesions become a concern when Melanoma, SquamousContinue reading
Is My Surgeon a Qualified Specialist?
Why Choose A Specialist Plastic Surgeon ? A Plastic Surgeon is a Specialist Surgeon who has successfully completed the intensive training program of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeon (RACS) in Plastic Surgery. Specialist Plastic Surgery in Australia requires surgeons to complete a minimum ofContinue reading
Welcome Dr Sarah Tolerton
Introducing the newest member to the RPS team – Dr Sarah Tolerton. Dr Tolerton is an Australian-trained Plastic and Reconstructive Specialist Surgeon with a particular interest in Adult and Children’s Hand Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, and Microsurgery. Dr Tolerton is passionate about education and teaching, havingContinue reading
Scar Treatment – how do we manage scars?
What is a scar? A scar develops as part of the normal wound healing process. Within 2 to 3 days of the skin’s surface being injured, scar tissue fills in the injured area to close the wound. Scar tissue can continue to develop over manyContinue reading
Are you having a procedure with us in 2019? Here are some medical terms you should know……
Medical terminology can sometimes be confusing and complicated. At RPS, we want to make it easy for you to understand what the following words mean before you undergo your procedure. You can also find these medical terms under each procedure on our site. BREAST RECONSTRUCTIONContinue reading
Sunscreen – Do I really need it?
If you only invest in one skincare product let it be sunscreen. There are good reasons that Dermatologists, Plastic Surgeons, and anyone in Aesthetics go on and on about sunscreen. Not only are there compelling reasons to wear sunscreen, there are very significant health benefits. EachContinue reading
What is Trigger finger?
Trigger finger is most common in women over 40 years and young children, but can occur at any age. Trigger finger (‘Stenosing Tenosynovitis’) presents as pain or clicking in the palm on bending of the fingers due to catching and/or irritation of tendons in theContinue reading