Who can say they are a surgeon in Australia?
Who can say they are a surgeon in Australia? Parliament passes a new bill protecting the title ‘surgeon’ in The Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Surgeons) Amendment Act 2023 In the hands of an unskilled doctor, surgery can cause serious harm to patients, including disfigurement and death. After learning of…
Understanding the Risks & complications of Abdominoplasty Surgery
Understanding the Risks & complications of Abdominoplasty Surgery Abdominoplasty (often known as “tummy tuck surgery”) is an increasingly popular cosmetic procedure which removes excess fat and skin from the abdominal region while simultaneously repairing separated muscles. While this procedure can produce desirable results, it must be remembered that there may…
How Having Twins Can Affect Your Abdominal Muscles
How Having Twins Can Affect Your Abdominal Muscles Every pregnancy is unique. They have only one thing in common: they all cause drastic changes in a woman’s body. Multiple births have exponential effects and are more complex from beginning to end. After carrying twins, women’s bodies look very different from…
Cracking Down on Cosmetic Surgery: New Medical Board Regulations in Australia Come into Effect on 1 July 2023
Cracking Down on Cosmetic Surgery: New Medical Board Regulations in Australia Come into Effect on 1 July 2023 Cosmetic surgery advertising in Australia is already tightly regulated, but the regulations are about to get stricter in the wake of recent scandals that have shaken up the industry. Starting 1 July…
Thigh Lift Surgery Guide
Thigh Lift Surgery Guide Saggy thighs are fairly common after massive weight loss. Many patients desire slim, toned thighs after they have worked hard to reach a healthy weight on the scale. Thighplasty is a surgical procedure that improves the upper leg contour by removing excess skin and fat from…
Fleur-de-lis Abdominoplasty Guide
Fleur-de-lis Abdominoplasty Guide After massive weight loss, many patients have loose abdominal skin. In some cases, a traditional tummy tuck may not be enough to tighten and tone the abdominal contours. Fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty is a type of tummy tuck that is designed for more significant skin tightening for patients who…
Male Upper Thoracic Lift Surgery Guide
Male Upper Thoracic Lift Surgery Guide After rapid weight loss with bariatric surgery, some males develop lax skin in the upper back and chest areas. An upper thoracic lift most often refers to an upper back lift or bra line lift, but may also include a male chest lift. During…
Auto Augmentation Breast Lift Surgery Guide
Auto Augmentation Breast Lift Surgery Guide Breast lifting is a popular cosmetic surgical procedure among female patients who have ptotic breasts. While a standard breast lift corrects sagging by lifting the breasts off the abdomen, it frequently results in a loss of one bra cup size or more. A breast…
Buttock Lift Surgery Guide
Buttock Lift Surgery Guide Many patients have a sagging buttocks and thighs after weight loss. Once the skin has stretched due to weight gain, the skin appears loose and deflated after reaching a healthy weight. It is difficult to tighten skin that has stretched beyond its limit nonsurgically. Diet, exercise,…
VASER Tummy Tuck Surgery Guide
VASER Abdominoplasty Surgery Guide Excess abdominal skin and fat are a cosmetic nuisance. Many patients seek help from a tummy tuck surgeon to get a firmer, tighter abdomen after weight loss or pregnancy. While a standard tummy tuck tightens loose skin, adding liposuction to the procedure can result in a…