5 things you must know about Facelift Surgery

1. Skin only excisions are not the answer! Some form of Superfical Musculo-Aponeurotic System(SMAS) based surgery is needed to achieve durable and natural results. Long-term results that maintain shape and harmony are only possible if an appropriate SMAS -based technique is used. 2. Short scar technique only refers to the skin incision technique, potentially any of […]

What are the main risks of Facelift Surgery?

Our face forms such a pivotal part of our sense of self that when considering any surgery, it is only natural to be concerned about the possible complications. Facelift surgery is performed routinely by facial aesthetic trained plastic surgeons. Given the intricacy of the anatomy and the vital requirements for meticulous surgery in close proximity […]

What is a Short Scar Composite Facelift Technique?

As we have previously discussed, our recognition of self is intimately associated with our faces. This intricate anatomical organ helps us not only in vital life requirements of breathing and eating but in people it is the most important organ of higher social function. Facial expressions, our speech and gestures define and give context to […]

What are the Extended and High SMAS Techniques?

With Mitz and Peyronie who described the anatomical layer of Superficial Musculo-Aponeurotic System (SMAS) in 1976, innovation in facelift surgery techniques followed. Two enduring techniques which yield reliable, as well as natural long lasting results, are the extended and the high SMAS techniques. Extended SMAS Technique The extended technique was first popularised by Dr Stuzin […]

What are SMAS Plication and Lateral SMAS-ectomy Facelift Techniques?

The discovery The mid-70s saw an explosion in our understanding of facial rejuvenation principles and anatomy. For the first time it was recognised that a layer in between the skin subcutaneous fat superficially, and bone and glandular structures in the deeper layer contributed a great deal to the appearance of the face. Dr Skoog, a […]

What is the Subcutaneous Facelift Technique?

Our face is the most inextricable sense of our identity. It is on this canvas that life plays out, blemishes of time, exposure to the environment and lifestyle are reflected over time. It is no wonder then that many of us seek a reset of this clock. To re-establish a sense of youth, a feeling […]

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The facelifts of today have had a big refresh – and there are more developments on the way. BY RICKY ALLEN Facelifts have come a long way since that ‘windtunnel’ look of the 80s and 90s, when the skin on the face was overly pulled back and unnaturally tight. Today, facelifts are all about providing […]

What is a short scar facelift surgery technique?

Perhaps no other part of our body relates more to our sense of self then our face. It is no wonder then that the face which stares us in the mirror reflects how we view and feel about ourselves and for better or worse how society broadly sees us. When considering facelift or facial rejuvenation […]

What is SMAS and how is it relevant to Facelift surgery?

Our faces are such an important part of a sense of identity and self. It is natural that when it comes to considering rejuvenation surgery specifically facelift surgery, that we do as much research as possible. Inevitably we will come across the term Superficial Musculo-Aponeurotic System (SMAS). Often however, there is very little explanation about […]

Women with breast cancer can get free reconstructions at the Canberra Hospital

  For detail information on how you can benefit, contact Dr. Ross Farhadieh. Women who need a breast reconstruction after cancer are being asked to consider being referred to the plastic surgery department at the Canberra Hospital where they can have the procedure done for free rather than going through the private system and paying […]

Canberra’s Miracle Surgeon Ross Farhadieh talks about life, love and what it all means

This article was first published by the Canberra Times on the 18th February 2017. When The Canberra Times published the story last month of local plastic surgeon Ross Farhadieh’s remarkable efforts to re-attach the hand of a young car accident victim, there was plenty of praise for him, including all the way from the Yale […]

Nuanced Head and Neck Skin Cancer Reconstruction

Advanced head & neck skin cancers continue to exact an unacceptable toll in morbidity and mortality in our sun blessed community. Here is a background and example of some cases treated by Mr Farhadieh. The Head & Neck is perhaps the truest art of reconstruction with significant bearing on any facial cosmetic procedures. It is […]

Sarah Hazell: A Remarkable Story

19 year old Sarah Hazell fell asleep at the wheels of her car on a fateful Sunday December 2015. Her car veered and then rolled off the road. Sarah was rescued and flown to the Canberra Hospital. Her sole injury was amputation of her right hand along with significant loss of skin and soft tissues. […]

Breast Reconstructions – A Global View by Dr. Ross Farhadieh

Breast cancer is a devastating disease at any age, it affects 1 in 11 Australian women. Despite advances in staging and management, it continues to exact a massive toll on Australian women and their families. Despite advancement in technique, the tell tales of surgical ablation affect the self-image of suffers. In recent years there has […]

Darling Point Clinic opening soon

Exciting news, our flagship plastic surgery clinic in Darling Point NSW is opening soon. The discrete heritage building is perfectly placed for our vision for Panthea Clinics. It has been custom fitted and in the background some of the latest technology is powering our practice. It’s serene, yet functional with the charm that only a heritage sandstone building can […]

Sessional Rooms in Bella Vista

Sydney’s North West is one of the most dynamic and exciting growing regions of Sydney. Panthea Clinics is proud to offers consultations, surgery and follow up to the region, through the Hospital for Specialist Surgery at Bella Vista. We offer world class surgery and services come visit.