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 for the potential purpose of improved core strength.This patient struggled with:* Back pain* Weak...
19/10/2025

Classic abdominoplasty for the potential purpose of improved core strength.
This patient struggled with:
* Back pain
* Weak core muscles
* The feeling of “still being pregnant” after having children
* Skin stretched by large pregnancies
A re**us diastasis (muscle separation) was repaired — a potentially significant issue, especially in petite women.
Surgery details:
* Duration: 2 hours
* Hospital stay: 2 nights
* Driving: 10–14 days
* Time off work: 3 weeks
* Lifting: After 6 weeks
* Revision risk: ~5%


DISCLAIMER

We love your questions! Please DM us directly — testimonial comments are off in line with AHPRA guidelines.

Surgery has risks and entails a recovery period. Full details are on our website for each procedure via the link in bio. Always consult a specialist plastic surgeon to see if surgery is right for you.

Dr Amira Sanki | MED0001186186 | Specialist Plastic Surgeon

This is a real patient of Southern Aesthetic Plastic Surgery with consent. Results are individual and vary by age, genetics, skin, lifestyle, and procedure. The outcomes shown are only relevant for this patient and do not necessarily reflect the results other patients may experience.

Breast reduction surgery to remove 1.1kg of breast tissue and skin. Photos taken at 3 months post operatively. Duration:...
15/10/2025

Breast reduction surgery to remove 1.1kg of breast tissue and skin. Photos taken at 3 months post operatively.

Duration: 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 or sag of your breasts.
Minor risks (in healthy patients): 10%
Major risks:

11/10/2025

Ever wondered why doctors, dentists and nurses can’t talk about non surgical facial rejuvenation (with medications) online? It’s because AHPRA and the TGA have strict rules about how we can communicate about prescription-only treatments.
These rules protect patients by ensuring medical decisions are made in a consultation, not through marketing.


DISCLAIMER

We love your questions! Please DM us directly — comments are off in line with AHPRA guidelines (no testimonials allowed).

Surgery has risks and entails a recovery period. Full details are on our website for each procedure via www.southernaesthetic.com.au. Always consult a specialist plastic surgeon to see if surgery is right for you.

Dr Amira Sanki | MED0001186186 | Specialist Plastic Surgeon

Bilateral breast augmentation for hypomastia (small breasts). This woman had 440cc  Mentor CPG (tear drop) implants in a...
09/10/2025

Bilateral breast augmentation for hypomastia (small breasts). This woman had 440cc Mentor CPG (tear drop) implants in a subpectoral plane. After photo is taken at 3 months post-operatively.

Duration of surgery: 1- 1.5 hours
Nights in hospital: 0 Day surgery
Time off work: 1 week
Time from lifting: 6 weeks
Time to driving: 7-10 days
Short term revisions: risk is about 5%
Long term revisions: 25% of patients with implants will require further surgery within 10 years eg to deal with capsular contracture or rupture
Minor risks (in healthy patients): 10%


DISCLAIMER

We love your questions! Please DM us directly — comments are off in line with AHPRA guidelines (no testimonials allowed).

Surgery has risks and entails a recovery period. Full details are on our website for each procedure via www.southernaesthetic.com.au. Always consult a specialist plastic surgeon to see if surgery is right for you.

Dr Amira Sanki | MED0001186186 | Specialist Plastic Surgeon

This is a real patient of Southern Aesthetic Plastic Surgery with consent. Results are individual and vary by age, genetics, skin, lifestyle, and procedure. The outcomes shown are only relevant for this patient and do not necessarily reflect the results other patients may experience.

Why does the forehead sometimes become less wrinkled after blepharoplasty (eyelid reduction surgery)? I didn’t operate o...
03/10/2025

Why does the forehead sometimes become less wrinkled after blepharoplasty (eyelid reduction surgery)? I didn’t operate on this man’s forehead. But it is less lined. Why? Because heavy eyelids can cause a person to increase the tone in their forehead muscle to keep their brows raised so that they can see through their heavy eyelids. The forehead muscle sometimes relaxes and the forehead lines can possibly improve after the excess upper lid skin is removed.

Operation: upper and lower lid blepharoplasty
Duration: 1.5 hours
Nights in hospital: 0-1 night
Photos taken: 4 months post op
Age of patient: 70-75 years
Bruising: 2-3 weeks
Time to return to work: desk work at 2 weeks
Time to driving: vision clears by 1 week
Minor complications eg taking more skin in further minor op: 10% risk
Major complications eg bleeding:

29/09/2025

Why is abdominoplasty often the first step in body contouring after major weight loss?�🔹 For many patients, the abdomen is the biggest area of concern�🔹 It allows us to see how an individual’s body heals and scars in a likely well-hidden location�🔹 tightening the abdominal contour helps to set the foundation for further tightening in other areas
Every person’s journey is unique, and surgery is not the right choice for everyone and sometimes we leave the abdominoplasty until last! A thorough consultation is essential to discuss goals, risks, and alternatives.


DISCLAIMER

We love your questions! Please DM us directly — comments are off in line with AHPRA guidelines (no testimonials allowed).

Surgery has risks and entails a recovery period. Full details are on our website for each procedure www.southernaesthetic.com.au. Always consult a specialist plastic surgeon to see if surgery is right for you.

Dr Amira Sanki | MED0001186186 | Specialist Plastic Surgeon

Fleur-de-Lis extended abdominoplasty to remove skin and fat from the abdomen, mons and hip area and breast lift (mastope...
28/09/2025

Fleur-de-Lis extended abdominoplasty to remove skin and fat from the abdomen, mons and hip area and breast lift (mastopexy) surgery. Fascial re-suspension allowed for tightening at the waistline, mons and upper thigh areas. Patient was 30-35 years old and had lost 45kg. She had unsuccessfully tried non surgical devices to tighten her skin. Photos are at 3 months post op when scarring is at its worst.

Duration: 5-6 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:

Brachioplasty results at 3 months post op in a 50-60 year old woman following massive weight loss. The scar is located o...
21/09/2025

Brachioplasty results at 3 months post op in a 50-60 year old woman following massive weight loss. The scar is located on the inner dependant aspect of the arm. It is hard to see in the postoperative photo as the patient has excellent healing. Not all patients can expect such a good scar.
Duration of surgery: 2-3 hours
Nights in hospital: 0-1
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:

Thigh lift (thigh wedge resections) results at 2 months post op in a 35-40 year old woman following massive weight loss ...
11/09/2025

Thigh lift (thigh wedge resections) results at 2 months post op in a 35-40 year old woman following massive weight loss of 50kg. I know the photos are at an unusual angle, but I want to show you that the scar is located on the inner aspect of the thigh and the groin. 1200ml of liposuction and 350g skin removal for each thigh performed. Swipe left to see the front on result of our patient. The surgery should not blunt or destroy the buttock crease line. The result should be harmonious with the rest of the patient’s shape (avoiding over resection) and the thighs should have a trapezium shape (and not look like tree trunks).
Duration of surgery: 3-4 hours
Nights in hospital: 1-2
Time off work: 3 weeks
Time from lifting: 6 weeks
Time in garment: 3-6 weeks
Time to driving: 10 days
Revisions: risk is about 10%
Minor risks (in healthy patients): 10%
Major risks:

Extended Abdominoplasty and Bilateral breast augmentation in a 25-30 year old at 18 months post op after losing weight o...
05/09/2025

Extended Abdominoplasty and Bilateral breast augmentation in a 25-30 year old at 18 months post op after losing weight of 42kg.
Abdominal Scar placement: This follows your preferred pant line.
Duration of surgery: 4 - 5hours
Breast implants: Mentor smooth round high profile 355cc in sub glandular plane.
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:

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:

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