Dr. Steve Merten, FRACS is a specialist plastic surgeon in Sydney, Australia, with over 20 years of surgical experience. A recognized leader in the field of cosmetic plastic surgery, Dr. Merten trained at the esteemed Royal Australian College of Surgeons. He specializes in reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery. At his Sydney practice, Pure Aesthetics, Dr. Merten specializes in all aspects of body work, including cosmetic breast enhancement surgery and body-contouring procedures such as tummy tucks and body lifts following major weight loss. After receiving his medical degree from Sydney University, Dr. Merten completed fellowships in cosmetic surgery at Melbourne Institute of Plastic Surgery and Monash University in Australia, and in breast reconstruction at the University of British Columbia, Canada. Dr. Merten is board-certified by the Medical Board of Australia in plastic surgery and by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in plastic and reconstructive surgery. A leader in plastic surgery education and training, Dr. Merten is frequently invited to speak at plastic surgery conferences. Additionally, he supervises plastic surgery training at one of Sydney’s major public hospitals. In his role directing fellows in plastic surgery, he has personally trained over 30 local and international plastic surgeons. Dr. Merten has been widely published in international peer-recognized medical and plastic surgery journals, and he is active in plastic surgery research.
I recently underwent a Breast Augmentation and Lift with Dr Steve Merten at Pure Aesthetics. I truly could not be happier with the result. Leading up to the surgery, I was very unsure about the size recommendation from Dr Merten to achieve my desired look, however I decided to trust his experience and went with it. And the end result, wow! I’m so glad I did! The size, shape and overall f...
Dr Merten performed my breast reduction procedure in March 2022. The process was very simple, smooth and efficient. Dr Merten is very clear and straightforward in his assessments, and confident in results. He is also a perfectionist and I always felt he took pride in the results, as well as being progressive in his approach to recovery. I went from a 32G to a 32E - and although I was aiming...
My experience and results with Dr Merton and his team was above and beyond what I could have expected. They are professional and friendly, and make the somewhat “uncomfortable” experience of sharing your “worst bits” very easy and reassuring. I am extremely happy with my results, and the close support I have had from the team. For anyone looking to undergo mastopexy or augmentation in Sydney,...
Top team all round from reception to the nurse to the surgeon and anaesthetists. Couldn't be happier with my experience. I am now 3 months post op after having gender affirming surgery (double mastectomy with nipple grafts) and feel amazing! My chest looks wonderful too. Steve was more than happy to give me advice and reassurance after I went home from the hospital if I called him. I had...
I am in my mid 20s and have always been unhappy about the size and position of my boobs (lets just say, they looked a lot older than the rest of me!). I researched some surgeons online and found Dr Merten from Pure Aesthetics. He had great reviews and I was very impressed with all the before and after photos supplied on the website. I nervously booked in for an initial consultation and Dr...
A: Hi Sara, These are probably ok to do together, but getting arms and legs done together can be hard in recovery for a few days. You should see a surgeon with expertise and experience. Not all plastic surgeons do these procedures regularly. I suggest either Dr Justine O'Hara or Dr Kelly Thornbury at Pure Aesthetics in Sydney CBD. All the best, Dr Steve Merten
A: Hi, part of your decision should be what you need around the sides and buttock area. A lower body lift will address these areas, whereas an abdominoplasty (even with the vertical FDL excision) will not.
I usually do a lower body lift, which usually does allow adequate tightening of the upper abdomen and improves the lateral abdomen, lateral upper thighs and buttocks. If there is still some upper abdominal looseness, a later vertical excision can always be done, but is rarely necessary.
Regards, Dr Steve Merten, Sydney
A: Unfortunately there is no way to raise the nipples without removing skin above them, although placing a breast implant can do this if your breasts aren't too droopy.
If it is only a small amount of lift needed, then a half-circle scar around the upper border of the areolar may be enough. If more lift is required, a full-circle may be needed. These scars usually heal very well.
Regards, Dr Steve Merten, Sydney
A: Hi,
Firstly you should understand that ALCL is a very rare condition and although it usually presents as swelling with fluid around implants, most patients with this will NOT have ALCL. It also is very unlikely in 2 year old implants. We believe it is a condition that takes years to develop.
10 ml of fluid around implants is not likely of any concern. That is not much and is probably considered normal. If you feel hardness and there is a fold on MRI, the likely problem is capsular contracture, not ALCL. You are welcome to come and get an assessment.
Regards,
Dr Steve Merten, Sydney
A: This is a very rare complication, however smoking is the biggest risk factor. This is not an operation I ever perform on a smoker. I have never had this complication, however some techniques and perhaps breast size may be relevant. A suitably qualified and experienced PS should be able to advise you as to your risk. Good luck,
Dr Steve Merten, Sydney