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Dr. David A. Ross FRACS (PLAST)
Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon
03 9596 8888

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16 09, 2015

Beware of Cut-Price Cosmetic Surgery Deals

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

Posted on September 16, 2015 By David Ross in
11 09, 2015

Turn To A Skilled Plastic Surgeon for Your Skin Cancer Surgery in Melbourne

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.

Get The Facts

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

Posted on September 11, 2015 By David Ross in
23 07, 2015

Brighten Your Outlook With Blepharoplasty in Melbourne

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.

What is blepharoplasty?

Blepharoplasty, also known as...Read More

Posted on July 23, 2015 By David Ross in
26 02, 2015

What is the best treatment option to manage Gynaecomastia?

Recently I have been studying the outcomes of my patients undergoing surgery to correct their gynaecomastia conditions, while identifying representative cases to upload on our clinical gallery for the assistance of future patients, who may be considering undergoing this procedure.

In undertaking this review I have been interested in the many different presentations of this condition in the patients I have seen, which have required different surgical approaches to attain a satisfactory outcome and...Read More

Posted on February 26, 2015 By David Ross in
20 02, 2015

What is the best procedure to correct my sagging breasts?

Sagging breasts, what Plastic Surgeons call breast ptosis, can be quite a depressing condition causing poor self-confidence and low self-esteem, especially in younger women. It can just result from bad genetics and can happen to teenagers or can be a disappointing consequence of breast feeding one or multiple children or result from extensive weight loss.

Often it is difficult to advise women on the best procedure to correct their sagging breast problem as everyone will be able to accept a...Read More

Posted on February 20, 2015 By David Ross in
13 02, 2015

Which abdominal contouring procedure is appropriate for me?

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 scarring.

There are three factors that guide the plastic surgeon in...Read More

Posted on February 13, 2015 By David Ross in
07 01, 2015

Body Contouring in Melbourne- Dr. David Ross

Which abdominal contouring procedure is appropriate for me?

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

Posted on January 7, 2015 By David Ross in
17 02, 2014

Breast Reconstruction, Implant Breast Reconstruction, Autogenous (own tissue) Breast Reconstruction

There is no doubt that the loss of a breast, following surgical mastectomy in the treatment of breast cancer, can have significant psychological consequences in self esteem and a feeling of “womanly wholeness”. Breast reconstruction either at the time of mastectomy or subsequently can restore self confidence and contentment with appearance. It is a difficult decision for a woman to undergo breast reconstruction and in making that decision it is important to gain as much information about the various...Read More

Posted on February 17, 2014 By David Ross in
17 02, 2014

Breast Reconstruction in congenital breast asymmetry

Some people are born with asymmetry of the anterior chest wall. In women this congenital condition may be manifest by breast size asymmetry, which can be mild to severe. In Poland Syndrome, this can be more severe, in both males and females, with underdevelopment of not only the breast but absence of the all or part of the pectoralis muscle and various ribs and costal cartilages. This situation can lead to lack of self confidence and lowered self esteem particularly in adolescent...Read More

Posted on February 17, 2014 By David Ross in
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