Category: Plastic Surgery

Am I Too Old for Post-Pregnancy Body Contouring Surgery?

From enlarged or deflated breasts to separated abdominal muscles and fat accumulation, the female body can go through many changes during and after pregnancy.
Post-pregnancy body contouring combines different treatments to address multiple areas of the body that have been affected by pregnancy or childbirth. Sydney Specialist Plastic Surgeon Dr Ellis Choy personalises each procedure ...
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Breast implant removal: What are my options after my old implant is explanted?

While the lifespan of breast implants may be years, there is no medical device that is designed to have an indefinite lifespan. Regular check-ups are always recommended to ensure continued patient safety after their augmentation surgery.
Patients who experience no issues with their implants, maintain good health and remain happy with the look and feel ...
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What is the Difference Between a Medical and Cosmetic Breast Reduction?

Many women experience discomfort, physical strain and activity limitations as a result of excessively large or heavy breasts. A breast reduction, or reduction mammoplasty, serves to alleviate these symptoms and restore a more proportionate look and feel to the breasts.
Depending on your current condition and needs, you may be eligible for a medical breast ...
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What Is the Cost of Breast Reduction in Sydney?

Many women experience discomfort because of large, droopy breasts, which may cause strain, pain or difficulty engaging in physical activity. Breast reduction surgery seeks to correct these symptoms.
Specialist plastic surgeon Dr Ellis Choy invites you to his warm, welcoming clinic to discuss your concerns. Along with his team of dedicated providers, Dr Choy strives ...
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Round vs Teardrop Implants – What’s Right for You?

Will round or teardrop breast implants give you more natural-looking results? What about the feel?
Choosing the implants for your breast augmentation procedure is a big decision and a question that ultimately depends on your individual preferences, as well as the characteristics of the breasts you have right now.
Fortunately, this isn’t a decision you ...
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Smoking and elective surgery

Dr Choy explains to Plastic Surgery Forum the top 3 reasons he refuses to perform elective Cosmetic or Plastic Surgery on patients who smoke.
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Getting to know your surgeon: Q&A with Dr Choy

As part of their ‘getting to know your surgeon’ series, Plastic Surgery Forum sat down with Dr Ellis Choy for a Q&A.
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Top 3 dangers of medical tourism

The cosmetic surgery industry has experienced a surge in medical tourism to countries like India, Thailand, China, Mexico, Latin America, the Caribbean, Singapore, the Middle East and Pakistan. The temptation to travel to a tropical destination for an elective surgery lures patients who believe they’ll enjoy a grand holiday and return home with a fabulous new look.
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