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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 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…

Revision Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Surgery in Australia Most patients are satisfied with the results of their primary abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). For patients who feel dissatisfied or experience complications, revision surgery is a potential remedy. Just like the initial abdominoplasty surgery, revision abdominoplasty, also known as secondary abdominoplasty, involves removing excess…

Role of Nutrition and Exercise Post-Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) The period following surgery is crucial for proper healing, maintaining surgical results, and improving overall health. Nutrition and exercise are vital components of this recovery process after abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) as they support tissue healing, prevent complications, aid recovery, and promote long-term…

Top 8 Post Pregnancy Body Concerns and How to Treat Them After vaginal birth or cesarean delivery, new mothers experience dramatic physical changes, particularly in the abdominal area. Common concerns include loose skin, perineum soreness, skin changes, sagging mons pubis, stretch marks, separation of the abdominal muscles, weak pelvic floor…

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 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…

Post Pregnancy Sagging Mons Pubis and Fatty Upper Pubic Area (FUPA) FUPA (Fatty Upper Pubic Area), also known as bulging or sagging mons pubis, occurs when fat accumulates around the mons pubis due to pregnancy, abdominal surgery, or massive weight loss. The mons pubis is the region between the genitals…

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…

How to Maintain Results Following Abdominoplasty Maintaining the results of an abdominoplasty, commonly referred to as a tummy tuck, involves a combination of proper post-operative care, a healthy lifestyle, ongoing attention to an individual’s body, and some little patience.  Neglecting proper aftercare following abdominoplasty can result in issues like loose…