Dr Fiona Wood is a world-renowned pioneer into the treatment of burns, who made media headlines in the aftermath of the 2002 Bali bombings, when she and a medical team handled 28 victims flown to Perth for life-saving treatment. Over the years, she’s worked tirelessly into the advancement of burns treatment. Dr Wood pioneered the world-famous ‘spray-on skin’ technique, and she continues to be influential in other medical innovations through her not-for-profit, Fiona Wood Foundation. In 2005, Dr Wood was awarded Australian of the Year in recognition of her research and technology development in burns medicine. In this episode she discusses crucial medical breakthroughs that have made the lives of burns victims immeasurably better off. Fiona Wood Foundationhttps://www.fionawoodfoundation.com/ Australian Society of Plastic Surgeonswww.plasticsurgery.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breast surgery is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures. Whether you’re considering a breast augmentation, lift, implants or other aesthetic breast procedure, it’s important to understand what’s involved and how to manage expectations. Dr Brigid Corrigan, discusses the different types of breast procedures and unpicks some of the myths and misunderstandings that go with it. Dt Corrigan is Consultant Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Royal Perth Hospital, and she practices in Perth at Assure Cosmetic Centre and the Western Australian Plastic Surgery Centre. For more information about breast surgery, please visit the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons – www.plasticsurgery.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re considering cosmetic surgery – whether that’s a breast augmentation, a face lift, or body contouring – you’d want to ensure your surgeon has the right qualifications, training and experience to do the job properly. With so much information available on the internet, it can be difficult to know where to even start to look. For answers, we speak to Prof Mark Ashton, Clinical Professor of Surgery and Honorary Professor of Anatomy at the University of Melbourne. Prof Ashton explains how all members of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) are certified by The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) and have completed specialist surgeon training in plastic surgery. To find a qualified plastic surgeon, please visit:https://plasticsurgery.org.au/about-asps/find-a-surgeon/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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With so much confusing information online about plastic surgery, a new podcast series aims sets the record straight. In straight-forward, easy-to-digest terms, The Plastic Surgeon & I features qualified plastic surgeons who debunk the myths and misunderstandings about undergoing a plastic surgery procedure. The podcasts examines a range of topics, including, how to find and choose a qualified plastic surgeon, how to manage expectations during and after a procedure, and what the difference is between a cosmetic surgeon and plastic surgeon. The Plastic Surgeon & I is an initiative by the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). To find out more www.plasticsurgery.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.