Dr Marcells’ Blog

Since it opened, About Face has helped a host of people win in their fight against visible signs of facial ageing.

The business of aesthetic enhancement is many things. Most of all it’s a business about people.

We’ve seen more than our share of scars at About Face. Some patients consider their scars badges of honour and mementos of youthful hijinks or perhaps a high school sports injury. Other patients would love to erase their scars, forget about childhood acne, and have beautiful, unblemished skin again.

In 2016, Vogue magazine called microneedling “the next big thing in skin care.” How right they were! Microneedling was and continues to be an in-demand treatment at About Face.

We consider ourselves fortunate here at About Face. We’re passionate about skincare and privileged to work with patients who share our passion.

Whoever coined the expression “No pain, no gain” wasn’t talking about Dermapen 3. The innovative microneedling device has shown it can deliver the same skin-beautifying results as fractional laser treatments.

If you’re a selfie enthusiast (and it seems as though almost everyone is these days), you may have become more aware of your features, but not in a good way.

Are you familiar with an eye condition known as ptosis? Forrest Whittaker is. The Academy Award-winning actor has this congenital problem.

Plummeting mercury is one indicator that winter is coming on fast. Another is the increase in patients visiting our medispa in Edgecliff eager to change their skin care routine.

You wouldn’t think twice about asking your doctor for healthcare solutions based on your body’s needs and unique chemistry, would you?

Do you enjoy a well-mixed cocktail, where the elements of the drink enhance one another so beautifully that the sum of the whole is greater than the sum of its parts? We apply that same mixologist philosophy to skincare.

The desire for a more attractive nose through rhinoplasty is something many people share. Unfortunately, they also often share a fear of the procedure.

Are you familiar with probiotics? Scream queen Jamie Lee Curtis has made a new career for herself, promoting yoghurt as an excellent source of probiotics.

Healthy eating is a hot topic at our practice. We share nutrition information with our patients because we know that what you eat can have a dramatic effect on how your body heals after surgery.

Patients often visit our Edgecliff practice eager to tell Dr Marcells what they don’t want: “I don’t want this bump on my nose,” “I don’t want such a big nose,” “I don’t want unsightly nostrils.”

Not too long ago, our founder, Dr George Marcells, was asked to write an article about flared nostrils for a national magazine.

Welcome to the third instalment of our three-part series on facelifts.

We hope you’re enjoying our series on facelifts. They’re definitely a hot topic.

The decision to have a facelift has serious implications and must be considered carefully.

We have two kinds of patients at our Edgecliff practice: people who want everyone to know they’ve had a facelift and people who don’t.

Don’t be scared. Instead, we say “Be Prepared” for your visit with Dr George Marcells or any facial plastic surgeon.

One question about rhinoplasty that we enjoy answering at our practice is whether people will be able to tell they’ve had surgery.

One of the questions often posed at our Edgecliff practice is “How old is too old for rhinoplasty?”

There’s a difference between being invisible and feeling invisible.

“Why is Dr Marcells looking at my chin when I came to see him about making my big nose look smaller?” a patient asked recently.

Our practice in Edgecliff is a no-judgment zone. We only offer opinions about a patient’s lifestyle when we feel a behaviour is detrimental to surgery success.

It’s one thing to buy a fabulous fake designer dress or handbag. It’s quite another to think you’ve found a qualified facial plastic surgeon, then learn that s/he is a phoney

We’ve noticed a change at our practice. We’re seeing more and more 20- and 30-somethings coming in for an early start on anti-ageing treatments.

Neuromodulators, the science-y name for anti-wrinkle injections, are extremely popular at our Edgecliff practice.

A patient at our Edgecliff practice recently asked, “Will cosmetic injectables replace facelifts?”

The risk of facial nerve damage following a cosmetic procedure is one of many factors Dr Marcells discusses with prospective patients…

When Dorothy left Kansas looking for her heart’s desire, she ultimately realised “There’s no place like home.” That same realisation has come, sometimes too late…

In this space, we’ve written often on the subject of facial rejuvenation and the surgical and non-surgical treatments that correct/minimise evident signs of facial ageing.

Staffers at our new practice in Edgecliff were talking with patients recently about their must-have lists for the holidays.

Would you like to know more about surgical and non-surgical rhinoplasty?

It’s one thing to be obsessed with the idea of facial plastic surgery for yourself, but an alarming number of people seem obsessed with other people’s faces and bodies.

Expert aestheticians such as we have at our practice are trained to help individuals navigate the sometimes confusing world of make-up, skincare, and SPF.

Dr Marcells and his team are masterful at diagnosing wrinkles. A personal in-depth interview with every patient allows our team to develop treatment plans tailored to their individual wrinkle-busting needs. Do you know the best wrinkle treatment to keep...

The Paleo Diet is filled with nutrient-dense foods such as veggies, meats, and starchy tubers. These deliver a mountain of vitamins and minerals to your body. Beyond these body-nourishing substances, the Paleo Diet includes plenty of skin-loving, collagen-building foods.

In this article, we lay out the rules for keeping signs of facial ageing at bay. Don’t worry, they’re a snap to follow. Best of all: the impact on your wallet is small, but the benefits for your skin are enormous.

Sadly, gravity, sagging muscles, and the loss of collagen can make eyes appear old and tired. Here are some things you can do about that.

In the great scheme of things, looks shouldn’t matter, but they do. Perhaps this is why the history of plastic cosmetic surgery dates back to 600 B.C, and continues to bring patients to our practice in Bondi Junction.

At About Face, men and women alike now feel free to talk openly about their self-improvement goals.

You don’t have to spend your life wrapped up in scarves to camouflage your neck. In this article, we’re sharing secrets to maintain a youthful neckline.

If you’ve got a special event in your future, NOW is the time to think about what you can do to get camera-ready.

In this post, however, we’d like to look at a different kind of change. This change isn’t in surgery; it’s in the patients themselves.

In this article, we’re highlighting three innovative strategies to help patients at About Face quickly improve skin tone and texture without surgery.

With swimsuit season just around the corner, the team at About Face in Bondi Junction want to remind you that no matter what shape your body is in, a beautiful face instantly makes you a standout.

I believe that the collective knowledge of facial plastic surgeons is being constantly enriched by the work of researchers and practitioners from across the world.

In this post, we talk more about the often over-looked topic of male body image and look at some of the ways surgical and non-surgical rejuvenation can help guys enjoy fun in the sun without self-consciousness.

What’s new in facial rejuvenation for next year? I’ve got two predictions that I’d like to share.

With Christmas and the New Year fast approaching, we’ve been seeing a different kind of holiday shopping at About Face.

As a medical doctor, I’m interested in everything that keeps my patients’ bodies in tip-top shape, and my own body, too!

In this post, I’d like to take a closer look at Anne Robinson’s facial transformation and talk about the risk of excessive cosmetic surgery.

In this post, I’d like to focus on cosmetic injectables and how they can give your face a lift without surgery.

In today’s post, I’d like to share breaking news from the world of cosmetic enhancement research. A ground-breaking study is shedding light on a concept called “facial profiling” and an unexpected benefit that can come with cosmetic enhancement.

When patients visit me at About Face to talk about how a facelift can help them achieve their cosmetic enhancement goals, many of them say: I want to look like a movie star

I am proud to have earned the accolade “master of rhinoplasty” from both patients and my peers around the world.

What does 2015 hold for patients and providers? In this post, I’m sharing my predictions for what we’ll see in the year to come.

I had a funny conversation with a prospective patient the other day who told me she had been “bitten by the facial plastic surgery bug.” She needed my guidance, and I was happy to give it to her.

In this post, I’d like to invite you to explore the intricacies of the ageing face with the help of our sister organisation in the U.S.

Let me tell you more about what I’ve observed at my practice here in Edgecliff.

In this article, I’ll introduce you to the five stages of facial ageing to help you understand what’s happening and why.

In today’s post, I’m going to be an answer man and respond to a question asked more and more by my cosmetic surgery patients: Can cosmetic injectables enhance cosmetic surgery outcomes?

The About Face rooms in Bondi Junction have never been busier, and that’s true of many other cosmetic practices around the country.

Everyone at About Face in Bondi Junction is excited about the new Healite II, a type of low-level light therapy (LLLT).

Cosmetic enhancement, once the almost exclusive domain of women, is currently in-fashion for men…and likely to remain so.

As you’ll learn in this post, whether or not someone will be happy with the results of facial plastic surgery may have as much to do with the patient as with the surgeon.

Have you ever thought about how hard your skin works to look good?

Here’s a basic question many surgeons ask their patients: “When you look in the mirror, are you surprised at the face you see looking back at you?”

One of the most gratifying aspects of being a facial plastic surgeon in Australia is being part of a professional community that comes together frequently in the spirit of peer-to-peer continuing education.

Today’s post is for anyone who has ever considered cosmetic enhancement and been told that the quest for looking and feeling your best makes you shallow, self-absorbed or vain. I’m here to tell you they’re wrong!

During the hour some people spend eating, shopping, or having a manicure, patients at our Bondi Junction practice are revitalising their appearance with a Lunch Hour Lift, or, as some people call it, a liquid facelift.

Intrigued? I hope so. Because what I have to share today is truly mystical, but incredibly practical at the same time.

This is the age of the “Selfy Generation.” Every day, millions of people of all ages document their every move with self-portraits taken on mobile phones, ipad’s, and other electronic devices. Are you one of them?

“Good eyebrows can make your face look younger and fresher so that you appear well-rested, attractive, and feminine,” says Dr Marcells.

Whether you’re getting ready for a non-stop round of parties or plan on taking a more subdued approach to the coming holiday season, one thing is certain: You’ll want to feel your best.

“Turkey neck” is so named because the wobbly, loose, and sagging skin that develops under the chin looks a lot like a turkey’s wattle.

Facial threads became popular some time ago among people in their 30s and 40s,as well as some who were older but whose skin had not become too lax for this treatment.

Losing your sense of smell affects the enjoyment of food, because around 80 percent of what we experience as taste has something to do with our sense of smell.

A stuffed nose can ruin your mood, give you a headache and change your whole outlook on life. The constant sniffing and blowing can be very frustrating not only to yourself but those around you.

If you are one of the estimated 3.1 million Australians suffering from hay fever, springtime is not your favourite season…

A lot of people think facial plastic surgeons have something against the use of injectables treatments, that we resent injectables because many consumers are turning to injectables instead of having surgery. Not so.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a mental disorder characterised by a severe preoccupation with a perceived defect or slight imperfection in one’s appearance. Those who have this disorder focus on a specific feature to the exclusion of all other concerns.

There are so many fad diets out there that aim at helping you to lose weight quickly. The paleo diet is one such diet that differs from the rest in that it’s extremely easy to stick to because it’s healthy and everything you need can be found at your local grocery store.

It’s the party season and we all want to look our best!
Find out more about the non-surgical treatments available at About Face.

Where do you go to for information when researching a cosmetic surgery or facial plastic surgery procedure?

There is no substitute for a face to face consultation.

Like artists, Facial Plastic Surgeons ‘map’ the face and observe where there is symmetry.

But symmetry doesn’t always equate with beauty, and only ten per cent of people have faces that I consider to be symmetrical.

In your quest for beauty or to look younger there are now more treatment options than ever before. While there are different trends for different ages, an individual consultation is essential to assess your needs and determine what is best for you.

Photo: before and after brow lift and eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)

If you are considering undergoing a facial plastic surgery procedure there are many things to consider…. including the season that suits you best!

You can download a FREE copy of this e-magazine to learn more about nose surgery.

Volume loss in the mid-face is one of the hallmarks of ageing. While dermal fillers can temporarily recreate shape, cheek implants offer a more permanent solution.

Within our ageing and health conscious population, there is an increasing level of interest in facial surgery and what it can achieve. I have recently been interviewed by editors and beauty writers from a variety of publications…

The purpose-built hospital now spans over an entire additional level, offering state-of-the-art facilities for a range of Cosmetic, Facial, Plastic Surgery and ENT Surgery procedures.

What are your favourite smells?
A home-cooked Sunday lunch reminded me of the importance of smell in daily life.

The emphasis of the Australasian Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery is on providing education, leadership and research for our members.
As President, I will also be focusing on Education & Training, Promotion and Global Collaboration.

Recently I attended and presented at two conferences in Adelaide, and I was elected as President of the Australasian Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery.

Attending conferences, seminars and workshops is essential for every specialist.

Cosmetic surgeons work on many different parts of the body, whereas facial plastic surgeons spend their whole day creating exacting results purely on the face.