Treating Loose Skin Following Bariatric Surgery on the Abdomen and Back
Treating Loose Skin Following Bariatric Surgery on the Abdomen and Back Treating loose skin on the abdomen and back following bariatric surgery involves non-invasive approaches like maintaining a healthy diet, exercising, and topical treatments; or surgical procedures like an abdominoplasty. Sagging abdominal and back skin can lead to health and…
Fleur-de-Lis Abdominoplasty Surgery Guide
Fleur-de-Lis Abdominoplasty Surgery Guide Fleur-de-Lis is an abdominoplasty procedure involving a vertical and a horizontal incision intersecting at the groin region, forming an inverted T. The procedure helps remove loose skin in patients with major weight loss, which would be challenging to remove through standard abdominoplasty procedures. This fleur de…
What is Fleur-de-Lis Abdominoplasty?
What is Fleur-de-Lis Abdominoplasty? Traditional abdominoplasty may be inadequate in addressing the abdominal contours in major weight loss patients. This requires a specialised abdominoplasty procedure that adequately addresses this challenge. Fleur-de-Lis is an abdominoplasty technique that removes significant redundant belly skin and fat vertically and horizontally in major weight loss…
Private Health Funds and Arm Lift Surgery (Brachioplasty): What You Need to Know
Private Health Funds and Arm Lift Surgery (Brachioplasty): What You Need to Know Brachioplasty patients with a private health fund may pay less out-of-pocket for the hospital charges if they have a gold-level cover, have skin conditions caused by excess skin after losing 5+ BMI points, and are unable to…
Timing a Brachioplasty (Arm Lift) After Weight Loss
Timing a Brachioplasty (Arm Lift) After Weight Loss After extreme weight loss, patients with sagging skin on their upper arms should wait 12 months for the skin to retract naturally and maintain a stable weight for six months before scheduling their arm lift (Brachioplasty) surgery. Disclaimer: Operation performed by Dr…
Abdominoplasty After Weight Loss
Abdominoplasty After Weight Loss Abdominoplasty addresses excess skin and tissue in the abdominal area after significant weight loss. It offers a solution by removing excess skin and fat, tightening the abdominal muscles, and creating a smoother, more toned contour. In recent years, abdominoplasty has gained popularity in Australia, especially for…
Abdominoplasty After Bariatric Surgery
Abdominoplasty After Bariatric Surgery Abdominoplasty after bariatric surgery focuses on removing excess skin and tissue resulting from significant weight loss. It reshapes the abdomen by tightening stomach muscles, enhancing the patient’s appearance and health. Besides improving aesthetics, post-bariatric abdominoplasty can also enhance comfort and mobility for patients, allowing them to…
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,…
Brachioplasty Cost Considerations
Brachioplasty Cost Considerations Australia arm lifts cost 5000 to 10000 AUD on average. Surgeons charge different rates based on their expertise, location, and the type of arm lift. Anesthetist and hospital fees cost extra. Private health cover and Medicare rebates may reduce out-of-pocket costs. Disclaimer: Operation performed by Dr Bernard…
Will a brachioplasty improve upper arm muscle definition?
Will a brachioplasty improve upper arm muscle definition? Arm lift surgery (brachioplasty) removes extra skin and fat from the upper arms which can improve visibility of the existing arm muscles. An arm lift won’t add muscle mass, but it can give the biceps and triceps a more toned appearance. Disclaimer:…