The Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) launched Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day Australia in 2013 to raise awareness about breast reconstruction so all women, no matter where they live, have the same access to information. In the spirit of BRA Day, this blog is about educating and building awareness around post-mastectomy breast reconstructions. A […]

Dr Lee provides you with thorough instructions on post-operative care, which is critical to ensure your overall wellness and optimise the outcomes of your procedure. Tips for self-monitoring Get to know the normal look and feel of your breasts and self-examine your breasts and surrounding area, including the armpits up to the collarbone, regularly. A […]

Dr Mark Lee and the team always ensure patients, past, present and prospective, are empowered to make informed choices about their healthcare and understand the risks and benefits of their preferred procedure. Read on to find out more about the proposed regulatory action from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for breast implants and what it […]

Dr Mark Lee is proud to be part of a global network of doctors who donates hundreds of thousands of hours toward the care of children around the world each year. An astounding 98 surgeries have been completed as part of his recent Operation Smile Australia mission in Vijayawada, India, this month. Reconstructive Surgery for […]

Breast augmentation and lifts are two of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures performed in Western Australia today. Depending on what your individual body shape is and what you’re hoping to achieve, a breast lift or a breast augmentation (or even both) may be right for you. How are they different? Breast augmentation or enlargement is […]

Although nation-wide plastic surgery statistics are unavailable for Australia, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reports a steady increase in ethnic (non-Caucasian) surgeries each year. In 2017, ethnic minorities accounted for 32.1% of the total cosmetic and reconstructive procedures in the US (up 7.5% from the previous year). Ethnic plastic surgery also appears to […]