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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 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 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 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 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 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 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…

Belt Lipectomy Surgery Guide After weight loss, many people have sagging skin. Excess skin can be removed by a qualified specialist general surgeon. If sagging skin is present all the way the waistline (including the front, back and sides) then a belt lipectomy may be the right choice. What is…

Arm Lift Surgery Guide Excess arm skin is a cosmetic problem. It often occurs due to aging or weight loss. As arm fat is lost, the skin may appear loose and deflated. Aging worsens the problem as collagen and elastin production slow with age. The presence of lax skin on…

Is a Tummy Tuck Major Surgery? After pregnancy or weight loss, you may be thinking of a tummy tuck to get rid of loose skin and excess fat. It’s normal to have questions. A common one patients have is whether a tummy tuck is considered major surgery. The answer is…