Southern Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Dr Amira Sanki & Dr Ilias Kotronakis

Southern Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Dr Amira Sanki & Dr Ilias Kotronakis Dr Ilias Kotronakis (MED0001182552)and Dr Amira Sanki (MED0001186186) Specialist plastic surgeons

The philosophy of Southern Aesthetic Plastic Surgery is to treat patients with the greatest respect and sensitivity in their lead up to and recovery from surgery. Our doctors’ training and commitment will ensure that you receive the highest standards of care. Every effort is made to ensure that your result is beautiful and natural, and that your treatment experience is satisfying and efficient.

Classic Abdominoplasty and Bilateral breast augmentation in a 35-45 year old at 3 months post op with a >45mm re**us div...
31/08/2025

Classic Abdominoplasty and Bilateral breast augmentation in a 35-45 year old at 3 months post op with a >45mm re**us divarication (muscle separation) after losing weight and having children.
Scar placement: This follows your preferred pant line. Swipe left to see careful placement within pant line. Scars are at their thickest and darkest at 3 months.
Duration of surgery: 4 hours
Breast implants: Mentor CPG 322 295g (anatomical) in sub glandular plane to help correct tuberous breast appearance.
Nights in hospital: 2+
Time to driving: 10-14 days
Time off work: 3 weeks
Time of weight bearing exercise: 6 weeks
Time on strong analgesia: 2 days to 2 weeks
Minor risks: 10%
Major risks:

For this patient, it was difficult finding clothing and feeling feminine with A cup breasts. She had 295cc round, modera...
27/08/2025

For this patient, it was difficult finding clothing and feeling feminine with A cup breasts. She had 295cc round, moderate plus profile implants inserted in a dual (submuscular) plane. While breast augmentation surgery takes 1-1.5 hours and most people are back at work in one week, there are many long term “maintenance” issues to discuss. We really appreciate meeting people who have well researched and thoughtfully considered their surgery.

Procedure: Breast augmentation
Operation duration: 1-1.5h
Time in hospital: day surgery
Time off work: 1 week
Time to drive: 1 week
Time for result to settle: 3 months
Time off gym: 6 weeks
Minor risks: 5%
Major risks:

Are they round or tear drop (anatomical) implants?It can often be really hard to tell. While a high profile round implan...
24/08/2025

Are they round or tear drop (anatomical) implants?

It can often be really hard to tell. While a high profile round implant was used in this patient, the result still has an inconspicuous upper pole as the implant was placed under the muscle. The functioning pectoral is major pushes on the upper pole of the implant to reduce its prominence and projection.

Operation: breast augmentation
Duration: 1- 1.5 hours
Time in hospital: Day surgery
Time off work: 1 week
Implants: Round 360 high profile Mentor
Plane: Dual plane (under the muscle)
Risks:

A breast reduction almost always includes a breast lift (mastopexy).Breast reduction to reduce breast weight and help wi...
18/08/2025

A breast reduction almost always includes a breast lift (mastopexy).
Breast reduction to reduce breast weight and help with asymmetric breasts in a 18-25 year old. Weight removed: 400 g and 600g in each breast.
An all female surgical team can sometimes make surgery a less stressful event if you are self conscious or young.

Duration: 2-3 hours
Nights in hospital: 0-2 nights
Time off work: 2-3 weeks
Time to driving: 1-2 weeks
Time to high impact exercise: 6 weeks
Can I breastfeed? Usually, as the ni**le isn’t disconnected
Can I have breastscreens?: Yes
Should I wait until I have kids?: Something we can chat about, but I would usually suggest going ahead if children aren’t happening soon and you are suffering from the large size and ptosis of your breasts.
Minor risks (in healthy patients): 10%
Major risks:

Classic Abdominoplasty in a 30-45 year old at 3 months post op.Scar placement: This follows your preferred pant line. Du...
12/08/2025

Classic Abdominoplasty in a 30-45 year old at 3 months post op.
Scar placement: This follows your preferred pant line.
Duration of surgery: 2 - 3 hours
Nights in hospital: 2+
Time to driving: 10-14 days
Time off work: 3 weeks
Time of weight bearing exercise: 6 weeks
Time on strong analgesia: 2 days to 2 weeks
Minor risks: 10%
Major risks:

Swipe right for the AFTER. Fleur-de-Lis extended abdominoplasty to remove 5 760g of skin and fat from the abdomen, mons ...
09/08/2025

Swipe right for the AFTER. Fleur-de-Lis extended abdominoplasty to remove 5 760g of skin and fat from the abdomen, mons and hip area. Fascial re-suspension and re**us divarication repair allowed for improved definition at the waistline, mons and upper thigh areas in this Patient. Patient was 50-55 years old, had lost 40kg and had several children. Photos are at 3 months post op when scarring is at its worst.

Duration: 4-5 hours
Nights in hospital: 2-3 nights
Time off work: 3 weeks
Time to driving: 1-2 weeks
Time to high impact exercise: 6 weeks
Minor risks (in healthy patients): 10%
Major risks:

Why do plastic surgeons ask you to have investigations and why do we need approval from your other doctors to proceed wi...
08/08/2025

Why do plastic surgeons ask you to have investigations and why do we need approval from your other doctors to proceed with surgery? Plastic surgery is real surgery and can vary in duration from 1 to 6 hours. We want to make sure that your health is optimised before proceeding with surgery and a general anaesthetic. An optimised patient is one who is at their fittest and healthiest. For example, many patients after massive weight loss will be suffering from nutritional problems such as anaemia and low protein. We operate on a lot of patients with chronic illnesses such as rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes. Together with your GP and treating specialist, we will aim to estimate your risks.
Who should have a breast screen? Nearly everyone. Screening rules suggest any woman over the age of 40 should have a second yearly mammogram and or ultrasound. These screening rules are extended to any woman over the age of 35 planning breast surgery as having a breast lift, reduction or implants can complicate further management of a breast cancer if it is detected in surgery.
Not sure what tests to have? We have a pre-consultation with Nurse Lana planned for you: Lana will take your history and talk you through your procedure and what investigations you should bring with you before meeting me. Safety first. Read our blog in our linktre in our bio to learn more.

Disclaimer

We love questions and comments! Please message them to us. AHPRA have recommended comments be turned off as we cannot have testimonials on our social media. You are very welcome to privately message us your comments or questions. Details on risks: Surgery has risks and can be found in detail on our website on the page that describes the surgical procedure, which can be accessed by clicking our linktre in our bio. Speak to a specialist plastic surgeon to see if surgery is right for you.I am a specialist plastic surgeon. Dr Amira Sanki MED0001186186 Registered medical practitioner, specialist plastic surgeon (specialist registration in surgery-plastic surgery).

Extended abdominoplasty and breast lift with 325g round implants in a subpectoral plane for a young woman after massive ...
03/08/2025

Extended abdominoplasty and breast lift with 325g round implants in a subpectoral plane for a young woman after massive weight loss of 45kg. No, she hasn’t had a thigh lift- a properly performed abdominoplasty can also possibly pull up the upper third of the anterior thigh through . An abdominoplasty is not a skin only operation.
Duration: 5 hour procedure
Nights in hospital: 2
Back to work: After 3 week
Risk of revision: 5%
Time from lifting over 5kg: 6 weeks
Minor risks: 5-10%
Major risks:

Why is blepharoplasty (upper eyelid reduction) surgery the most commonly performed aesthetic procedure (ISAPS Global Sur...
25/07/2025

Why is blepharoplasty (upper eyelid reduction) surgery the most commonly performed aesthetic procedure (ISAPS Global Surgery 2024) in the world?
-Eyelid skin ages more easily than other parts of the body (UV expsoure, constant movement, thin skin and skin is poorly supported by our orbital rim)
-Redundant, excess upper lid skin (dermatochalasia) can obstruct vision, usually outer peripheral vision
-The surgery is often functional and aesthetic

This 75-80 year old patient was noticing problems with vision and the appearance of dermatochalasia above her eyes. We thank our patient for allowing us to share her photos which were taken before and at 4 months post operatively.
Duration of surgery: 1 hour
Nights in hospital: 0, day surgery
Time to driving: when vision clears, usually after 3 days
Time off work: Bruising settles after 2-3 weeks. Work from home after 48 hours.
Time of weight bearing exercise: 6 weeks
Time on strong analgesia: usually less than 24 hours
Minor risks: 10%
Major risks:

Be well informed to navigate midlife with confidence and intelligence. �From the subtle signals of perimenopause to post...
23/07/2025

Be well informed to navigate midlife with confidence and intelligence. �From the subtle signals of perimenopause to post-abdominoplasty recovery, our new blog uncovers what global research reveals about how women’s bodies change—and how we can better support them.
✨ Hair thinning during the perimenopausal transition is more than cosmetic—it’s hormonal. We break down causes like estrogen decline, nutrient gaps, and stress, and offer practical guidance on prevention, nourishment, and medical options.�✨ Abdominoplasty swelling can linger longer than expected. Learn why swelling persists post-procedure and explore strategies for optimized healing and patient comfort.�✨ The future of care lies in personalized, patient-centred approaches. Discover how global insights are reshaping post-op care, combining physical recovery with emotional well-being and tailored treatment plans.
Ready to feel empowered and informed? Head over to the linktre our bio to dive into the full blog.
DISCLAIMER
AHPRA do not allow positive comments and testimonials on our social media. You are very welcome to privately message us your comments or questions.

Details on risks and recovery: Surgery has risks and entails a recovery period. This information can be found on our website on the page that describes the surgical procedure, which can be accessed by clicking www.southernaesthetic.com.au. Speak to a specialist plastic surgeon to see if surgery is right for you.

I am a specialist plastic surgeon. Dr Amira Sanki MED0001186186 Registered medical practitioner, specialist plastic surgeon (specialist registration in surgery-plastic surgery).
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Abdominoplasty and breast lift at 10 months post op in a 50-60 year old woman following massive weight loss.Duration of ...
20/07/2025

Abdominoplasty and breast lift at 10 months post op in a 50-60 year old woman following massive weight loss.
Duration of surgery: 4-6hours
Nights in hospital: 2
Time off work: 3 weeks
Time from lifting: 6 weeks
Time to driving: 10 days
Revisions: risk is about 10%
Minor risks (in healthy patients): 10%
Major risks:

Extended abdominoplasty in a 60-65 year old at 2 months post op. Over 2kg of skin and fat from the lower abdomen and hip...
17/07/2025

Extended abdominoplasty in a 60-65 year old at 2 months post op. Over 2kg of skin and fat from the lower abdomen and hip removed in addition to a 2cm muscle separation repair. The patient was looking forward to removing her loose skin gained from having children and losing weight after bariatric surgery. While this lady is quite mature, she was healthy and motivated and had a good recovery. Advanced age can affect surgery risk, but this is tempered by your general health and social supports during and after surgery.
Scar placement: This follows your preferred pant line (bikini, hipster, high cut)
Duration of surgery: 2 - 3 hours
Nights in hospital: 2+
Time to driving: 10-14 days
Time off work: 3 weeks
Time of weight bearing exercise: 6 weeks
Time on strong analgesia: 2 days to 2 weeks
Minor risks: 10%
Major risks:

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