Silkwood Q & A’s – May 2013
I am a 25 year old female that is considering breast augmentation. I plan on having kids within the next 5 years and was wondering whether this will effect my results and whether it would be advisable to wait until after I have kids? Re breast augmentation, there is no contra-indication to having breast [...]
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Angelina Jolie & double mastectomy: Dr Moradi’s perspective
Angelina Jolie recently went public about her decision to undergo a preventative double mastectomy with hopes of helping women at risk and empowering those who are uncertain on which path to take. Dr Moradi (who works as a reconstructive surgeon at the Breast Care Institute (BCI) at Westmead hospital and Royal Hospital for Women) urges [...]
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How to keep older skin looking young
At Silkwood we recognise that there isn’t one simple secret for ageing gracefully. Our specialists recommend combining modalities for achieving the best possible results for your skin. Here are our top 5 tips for caring for older skin: 1. Protect your skin from UV light Much of our skins ageing is caused from light damage. [...]
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Skincare as easy as A+B+C
Introducing The Silkwood Essentials Bioactive Skincare Range The importance of skin care in facial aesthetics has not been lost on Dr Nettle. Throughout his time as a facial plastic surgeon the dramatic potential to limit the signs of aging through good skin care has become undeniable. In his search for products which omit the use [...]
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New Surgeon – Dr Alex Phoon
We are very proud to be welcoming two new surgeons, Dr Pouria Moradi and Dr Alex Phoon, to the Silkwood Medical team! At Silkwood we are dedicated to providing the highest standard of treatment from a team of leading medical experts. As the founder of Australia’s only ongoing microsurgical course, Dr. Phoon is committed to [...]
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New Surgeon – Dr Pouria Moradi
We are very proud to be welcoming two new surgeons, Dr Pouria Moradi and Dr Alex Phoon, to the Silkwood Medical team! At Silkwood we are dedicated to providing the highest standard of treatment from a team of leading medical experts. Dr. Moradi is a recognised world-wide expert in cosmetic plastic surgery with vast experience [...]
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Take a look a closer look: skin analysis with VECTRA 3D!
At Silkwood, we understand the hesitation many patients experience before deciding to undergo any skin treatment. In the past, patients have had to rely solely on verbal communication to outline their expectations and describe their desired treatment results. But not anymore! Now, with the use of the latest virtual imaging software you can accurately visualise [...]
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Valentines Day Mix Tape Competition – Week 3
Have you entered yet? Although Valentine’s Day has now passed, the Silkwood Valentine’s Day Mix Tape competition is still running! This means there is still a chance for you to get your hands on one of three great beauty prizes. You’ve got nothing to lose and entering only takes a couple of minutes! Just visit [...]
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Frown Lines – Don’t Get Angry, Get Even!
According to the Australian Cosmetic Surgery and Beauty Magazine, Botox is Australia’s most popular non-invasive cosmetic procedure. Used mainly to treat fine lines and wrinkles (as well as a range of other medical issues), Botox works by preventing muscle movement and thus causing the disappearance of skin creases. When we raise our eyebrows, naturally we [...]
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Ulthera – A Facelift Alternative?
For patients looking to combat wrinkles and sagging skin resulting from sun damage, smoking and the ravages of time, some doctors are offering an increasingly popular treatment. Ultherapy is a fairly new type of non-surgical, non-invasive procedure for the face that uses ultrasound and the body’s own natural healing process to lift, tone, and [...]
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