Getting Medicare to Cover Your Abdominoplasty, What are the Rules?
Getting Medicare to Cover Your Abdominoplasty, What are the Rules? Like many other surgical procedures, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) can be expensive to fund. Therefore, most patients turn to Medicare rebates to help fund abdominoplasty and other surgical procedures. However, Australia’s Medicare has strict criteria regarding the coverage of surgical procedures,…
7 Rules for How to Reduce Swelling After Tummy Tuck Surgery
7 Rules for How to Reduce Swelling After Tummy Tuck Surgery After undergoing transformative surgeries like a tummy tuck, it’s quite common for patients to experience swelling. The swelling doesn’t only affect the incision area; it prevails in the entire abdomen. Furthermore, if liposuction is part of the procedure, the…
What Is the Proper Tummy Tuck Aftercare?
What Is the Proper Tummy Tuck Aftercare? The ideal aftercare consists of protecting the wound, eating healthy, limiting sun exposure, and following abdominoplasty aftercare instructions provided by a specialist surgeon. Abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck surgery, takes 2 to 6 hours, depending on the kind of surgery, excess skin to be…
Abdominoplasty After C-Section
Abdominoplasty After C-Section It is recommended to wait at least 12 months after a c-section before considering abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), to allow the body enough time to heal. The journey of motherhood is a remarkable and transformative experience. However, many women who have undergone a caesarean section (c-section) delivery might…
Abdominoplasty Recovery & Downtime
Abdominoplasty Recovery & Downtime Abdominoplasty recovery typically requires 2-3 weeks for initial healing. Full recovery can take up to 12 months as swelling subsides. Adequate rest, proper nutrition, and following your surgeon’s instructions can aid in swift recovery. Despite the urge to return to your normal activities after an abdominoplasty,…
Mini vs. Full Abdominoplasty: What is the Difference?
Mini vs. Full Abdominoplasty: What is the Difference? Full abdominoplasty and mini abdominoplasty are two different abdominoplasty procedures addressing different types of abdominal skin bulging and sagging. A mini (abdominoplasty) tummy tuck removes sagging skin and fat and repairs loose abdominal muscles on the lower abdomen, while a full (abdominoplasty)…
How Long Does Abdominoplasty Surgery Take?
How Long Does Abdominoplasty Surgery Take? Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) surgery time varies depending on various factors. One of the main factors is how much liposuction is included. A mini tummy tuck without liposuction takes 1 hour, and 2 hours with liposuction. A full abdominoplasty takes 2 to 3 hours without…
Why PICO Negative Wound Therapy Makes a Big Difference for Your Incision
Why PICO Negative Wound Therapy Makes a Big Difference for Your Incision PICO Negative Pressure Therapy dressings are designed to promote the healing of abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) wounds. PICO use advanced technology and features to create negative pressure on the incision area. It draws excess wound fluids while applying gentle…
What You Need to Know About Tummy Tuck Scarring
What You Need to Know About Tummy Tuck Scarring Every surgical procedure, whether for cosmetic or medical purposes, presents certain risks, including scarring. An abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck surgery, is one of Australia’s most popular cosmetic procedures. However, like every other surgical procedure, an abdominoplasty poses the risk of postsurgical…
15 Exercises Every Abdominoplasty Patient Must Know
15 Exercises Every Abdominoplasty Patient Must Know Contrary to popular opinion, an abdominoplasty is not a shortcut to losing weight. I blame these unrealistic expectations on the colloquial use of the term “tummy tuck” to refer to an abdominoplasty. Because of this, far too many people think that an abdominoplasty…