Many people lead a healthy lifestyle and are at or near their goal weight, but find themselves left with stubborn pockets of fat that just won’t go away. This can be a very frustrating situation. Some people may choose liposuction to get rid of those last bits of fat and achieve the body image they desire. This is a surgical procedure that can be used to remove deposits of fat tissue.

Here at Bayside Plastic Surgery, Dr. Ross offers traditional liposuction,...Read More

When people undergo a massive weight loss (whether it’s through bariatric surgery or through exercise and dietary changes), they generally do so because they want to both look and feel better. However, sometimes people are surprised to find that they are left with a large amount of excess skin after their weight loss is complete. Unfortunately, while fat tissue will respond to bariatric surgery or to lifestyle changes, skin often will not. After a person loses a lot of weight, there is...Read More

When a woman decides to have a breast augmentation, she then has a variety of choices to make in order to personalize her procedure. One of these is the choice of where to have the incision, which will determine where her scars will be. Dr. Ross believes that a particular incision choice generally has advantages over the others, although every woman determines for herself which incision she prefers.

What are the options? Which incision does Dr. Ross believe is usually...Read More

It may be the start of winter in Melbourne, but that doesn’t mean you are free and clear from the sun’s damaging effects to your skin. Too many people get careless after the summer season ends. They think that, just because the thermometer no longer reads in the high 20s and the sun isn’t blazing away in a cloudless sky, they are no longer susceptible to harmful UV rays.

Quite the contrary. Even on cloudy days and when temperatures have cooled down, your skin is vulnerable to sunburn and...Read More

With the increased direct access of information to the public through the internet, more and more scams are taking place putting customers at risk.

Many people are sourcing information and shopping on the internet and people considering cosmetic surgery are looking at this forum as well.

However it is becoming increasingly apparent that poorly credentialed practitioners are offering procedures they are not qualified to perform at cut price costs by cutting corners in care and putting patients...Read More

Skin cancer affects a large number of Australians every year. In 2008 alone, it was estimated that over 434,000 people are treated for skin cancer each year. When faced with the diagnosis, proper guidance and support can make the difference in your treatment.

Skin cancer can be a scary diagnosis, but it’s important to understand the facts of skin cancer moving forward. Not all skin cancer is treated equally. There are three common types of skin cancer.

Basal cell carcinoma is...Read More

As we age, our bodies take on a new shape. The youthful skin we once had diminishes to the sight of drooping and wrinkled skin that only seems to worsen with time. These signs of aging seem to intensify in the delicate tissue that surrounds the eyes. Fortunately there is a way to greatly improve your appearance. For individuals looking for a brighter, more youthful appearance, Dr. David Ross of Bayside Plastic Surgery may recommend blepharoplasty.

Blepharoplasty, also known as...Read More

Click here for Dr. Ross Blog entry where he discusses his aid mission to Ho Chi Minh City.

Cleft Palate Missions to Ho Chi Minh City in...Read More

This is the commonest question posed by patients when presenting for a consultation wanting to improve their truncal appearance. There are often a number of reasons why truncal and abdominal appearance may have deteriorated, commonly this is after childbirth, either single or multiple pregnancies, lax abdominal musculature due to lack of exercise, extensive weight loss or excessive weight gain or even previous abdominal surgery and...Read More

Recovery from Cosmetic Surgery: Healing Properly in Melbourne.

Surgery of any kind can take its toll on the body. While cosmetic surgery patients excitedly anticipate the improvements and benefits of their procedures performed by Dr Ross, once patients leave recovery they still face a long journey before the results of the surgery may be fully enjoyed. Respecting post-surgery recovery time contributes to the success of a procedure as much as the procedure itself.

Good Recovery Starts before...Read More