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Why the selection of the right compression bra is crucial post breast surgery.

March 27, 2023

Sport bras, including crop tops are not designed for compression treatment and are completely unsuitable. In fact, they may cause some complications for the patient, including breast asymmetry. LIPOELASTIC® post-surgery compression bras are designed for postoperative treatment following breast surgery – augmentation, breast reduction or mastopexy. They are approved by the TGA – ARTG Certificate 300168

Is Arnica Montana & Bromelain effective for bruising and inflammation?

March 20, 2023

It is common to have bruising and inflammation after cosmetic procedures, surgery, or injuries. When you get injured, tiny blood vessels under your skin are ruptured, and blood gets trapped just below the skin surface, causing a bruise. Bruising and inflammation after a surgical or cosmetic procedure can last at least a week or longer. Regardless of what caused bruising, you can use Arnica Montana and Bromelain to relieve it and keep

It’s Lymphoedema Awareness Month!

March 13, 2023

March is Lymphoedema Awareness Month! What is Lymphoedema? The lymphatic system is part of the body’s immune system. It helps to fight infection and protect the body from disease and is made up of a network of vessels throughout the body that carry fluid call lymph. The lymph fluid passes through lymph nodes, which filter out

Microaire Warranty News

March 6, 2023

Effective October 1, 2022, MicroAire will no longer provide warranty replacement of Electric Handpiece Cables for any reason, other than defects in materials or workmanship. Such warranty information is clearly stated in the included Instructions for Use (IFU), provided with cables when they are shipped to the customer from Surgical Supplies Australia and MicroAire. Upon

Benefits of wearing compression leggings during exercise

February 27, 2023

How can compression ACTIVE leggings help you get moving? Here are 3 proven benefits of wearing compression leggings during exercise. Wearing compression can significantly help with post-workout recovery. Compression acts almost like a gentle massage, putting pressure on muscle tissue to reduce swelling and muscle soreness. Compression garments raise the temperature of the skin and tissues, which increases blood flow

Anita New Style Alerts

February 13, 2023

Beautiful Belvedere 4787X in pretty Princess Blue will be available from March. Sizes are A-D 12-20. 1387 is the matching high-waist brief in sizes 10-24. Belvedere is also available in our non-pocketed Anita 1886 range in Underwired (5887) in sizes B-DD 12-24 and E 12-22 and Soft Cup (5887) in sizes B-E 12-24 Everyone’s loving

Will a tan make scars look better?

February 1, 2023

Summer means we usually spend more time outdoors at the beach or park soaking up the sun. While good for overall health, overexposure can be harmful. It can increase the risk of skin cancer and impact the appearance of any scars you may have. A tan will NOT improve the appearance of your scar, and it

The C-Section Pooch

January 9, 2023

The C-Section Pooch … is plastic surgery the answer? This post is all about the dreaded C-section pooch. If you’re not familiar with this term, a C-section pooch refers to any extra skin or fat that gathers at the bikini incision line after a C-section. Many women find this bulge to be resistant to diet and

4 strategies for reducing atrophic scars

December 12, 2022

Atrophic scars are characterised as a sunken area on a person’s skin, often looking pitted. In many cases atrophic scars are caused by collagen destruction as the result of experiencing inflammatory conditions such as acne or chickenpox. Atrophic scars can also be caused by accident, surgery or genetic disorders. The presence of these marks can leave a

Clinisept Skin

December 5, 2022

Clinisept+ Skin 100ml (aftercare) is the leading high purity hypochlorous solution, offering unsurpassed levels of hygiene to provide optimal conditions for the skin to recover following procedures. Clinisept+ Skin 500ml (skin prep) offers unsurpassed levels of in-clinic hygiene. The formula enhances results from procedures such as chemical peels, dermaplaning, laser treatments, micro needling and more.

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