Areola Reduction Cost: Medicare and What to Expect
What areola reduction costs, when Medicare applies, and what the operation and recovery involve.
Breast surgery
The Preserve Technique Arrives in Australia: A Tissue-Preserving Approach to Breast Augmentation
Written by Dr Rohit Kumar, specialist plastic surgeon (MED0001630444). Last reviewed October 2026. In short: The Preserve technique places a Motiva implant above the muscle, without a drain. It suits a defined range of implant sizes and patients with enough breast tissue to cover the implant. It does not lift or reshape a breast that … Read more
Tips for Choosing the Right Breast Surgery Technique
Written by Dr Rohit Kumar, specialist plastic surgeon (MED0001630444). Last reviewed October 2026. In short: The main breast operations are augmentation, lift, reduction, implant removal or revision, and fat grafting, alone or combined. Which suits you depends on whether the concern is volume, position, size or a previous implant, and is decided at consultation. Every … Read more
Choosing the Right Breast Procedure for You
Written by Dr Rohit Kumar, specialist plastic surgeon (MED0001630444). Last reviewed October 2026. In short: Implants differ in fill, shape, surface, size and position. The right choice depends on your tissue, frame and goals, and every implant involves trade-offs, including the likelihood of further surgery during your life. Understanding Breast Implant Types and What to … Read more
Breast Lift vs Breast Augmentation: Understanding the Differences and Choosing the Right Procedure for You
Written by Dr Rohit Kumar, specialist plastic surgeon (MED0001630444). Last reviewed October 2026. In short: A breast lift raises and reshapes a breast that has dropped; an augmentation adds volume. If the nipple sits at or below the crease under the breast, an implant alone will not lift it, and a lift, or a lift … Read more
