Archive for April, 2010

non surgical rhinoplasty in Sydney

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

sometimes patients have a minor issue with there nose and wish to avoid surgery. nasal reshaping without surgery is possible with dermal fillers.

By small deposits of filler in the nose asymmetry, dorsal humps and other mild deformities can be corrected without surgery. Fillers typically last 12-24 months and cost between $720-1500.

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Dr Pincock gains International Certification as a Facial Plastic Surgeon

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

Dr Pincock has recently been certified by the IFFPS (International federation of Facial Plastic Surgeons), this is a federation of several Facial Plastic Societies across the world. The criteria for admission is strict with candidates having to do a recognised facial plastic fellowship, pass a 2 day exam that tests the candidates knowledge in the super-specialty of Facial Plastic Surgery, have completed an ENT Head and Neck Surgery or general plastics basic training as well as logbook requirements. Please click link below to see Dr Pincock’s certification.

http://www.iffpss.org/certificants.html

for more information please see the attached certification criteria

UNIFIED INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

WHO IS CERTIFIED

Unified International Certification in Facial Plastic Surgery Diplomates
(UIC in FPS Diplomates)
The international certification process is aimed at setting similar standards of knowledge in the area of facial plastic surgery worldwide. The only established certification in the area of facial plastic surgery is that offered by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS). Specialists who have trained outside North America are not eligible for ABFPRS certification. Keeping this in mind, and with the support of the ABFPRS and the AAFPRS, a Unified International Certification Program in Facial Plastic Surgery was developed. Eligibility criteria were established following the standards of excellence established by the ABFPRS. Today, if international specialists fulfill the criteria, they may be eligible for the Unified International Certification Program sponsored by the International Federation of Facial Plastic Surgery Societies (IFFPSS) and the national facial plastic surgery society in their country or geographic area.

To achieve international certification the surgeon must:

Have completed an approved residency program in otolaryngology/head-and neck surgery or plastic surgery.

Have earned prior certification by the National Examining Body in Otolaryngology/Head-and Neck Surgery or Plastic Surgery.

Have been in practice a minimum of two years.

Have 100 consecutive operative reports (in the area of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery) performed in a two-year period, accepted by a peer-review committee.

Successfully pass a two-day written and oral examination in the specialty.

Hold the appropriate licensure and adhere to the IFFPSS Code of Ethics.

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Sydney Necklift (Neck Lift) surgeon, new technique

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

One of Dr Pincock’s areas of interest in ageing face surgery is the necklift. The neck lift is usually performed as part of the traditional facelift (face-lift) but can be performed on its own if someone has a sagging neck (turkey wattle neck) without lower facial jowling. One of the newer techniques from the USA is called the “corset platysmoplasty”, which was perfected by Feldman, a US based plastic surgeon. This technique is an excellent technique to improve a very saggy or fatty neck and Dr Pincock has brought this technique to Sydney and is achieving great results. For more information or to book an appointment with Dr Pincock to discuss more about neck lift please call 02 88833699 or click on:

www.sydneyfacialplastics.com.au/cosmetic.html#necklift

for more information on necklift please visit this website:
www.aafprs.org/patient/procedures/rhytidectomy.html

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Facelift Techniques in Sydney

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

Deep Plane Facelift, short scar facelift, necklift, cheeklift, MACS face-lift, threads, smas lift, composite lift etc – what confusing terminology to essentially describe similar operations.

Its no wonder that patients get very confused when trying to work out what they want for facial rejuvenation. First of all what works for one patient will not necessarily work for another. A short scar face lift or a MACS lift may work perfectly well for a 45 year old female with some early jowling but will not produce a great result in a 65 year old patient with a heavy neck and jowls.

for more info on facelifts please click here: http://www.aafprs.org/patient/procedures/rhytidectomy.html

To make things easier a Deep Plane facelift is a more extensive facelift that includes a necklift which is a great procedure for patients with a heavy neck and jowls. All the other techniques are more MINIMAL procedures that are for patients that do not have the same rejuvenation requirements.

Threadlifts were all the rage a few years ago because they promised equal results with minimal downtime – problem is they DO NOT give you long term results.

Each patient is differnt and the approach needs to be tailored specifically to that patients requirements and goals, the best way is to visit your Facial Plastic Surgeon or Plastic Surgeon with an interest in facial procedures to discuss the possibilities and possible outcomes.

For more information on Dr Pincocks approach to facelift please click below: http://www.sydneyfacialplastics.com.au/cosmetic.html#facelift

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