Episode 16 hosts Dr Alex Phoon (Plastic Surgeon based in Sydney, Australia)

We discuss the so called 'Mummy Makeover' procedure, how the body changes during pregnancy and whether the surgery should even be called a 'makeover'.

We go through the main options for women when their body doesn't match up to their expectations after pregnancy, whether stretch marks and cellulite treatments work and more!

0:00 Introduction 1:03 Meet Dr Alex Phoon 3:19 Background and Training in Plastic Surgery 5:16 Establishing Park Clinic and Professional Partnerships 9:44 Demands of Surgical Training and Career Path 11:56 Business and Patient Care Balance 14:01 Introduction to the Concept of the Mummy Makeover 16:30 Terminology and Perceptions Around Post Pregnancy Surgery 18:16 Physical Changes After Pregnancy 23:53 Muscle Separation and Core Integrity 27:02 Breast Changes During and After Pregnancy 30:22 Genetics and Individual Variation in Recovery 33:44 Exercise and Muscle Recovery After Pregnancy 37:39 Hernias and Abdominal Wall Weakness 41:39 Surgical Versus Non Surgical Management 45:36 Post Pregnancy Body Expectations 48:05 Realistic Recovery and Bounce Back Myths 51:43 Healthy Pregnancy and Lifestyle Habits 57:32 Nutrition and Caloric Needs During Pregnancy 1:01:04 Pregnancy Cravings and Body Signals 1:03:30 Age and Recovery After Childbirth 1:07:48 Stretch Marks Causes and Prevention 1:12:19 Skin Changes and Hormonal Effects 1:16:00 Veins, Swelling and Circulation Changes 1:19:56 Cellulite and Body Composition Changes 1:22:22 Cultural Trends and Demand for Body Procedures 1:25:07 Psychological Factors and Body Confidence 1:27:43 Patient Motivation and Expectations 1:30:37 Mental Health and Postnatal Considerations 1:33:59 Timing Surgery After Pregnancy 1:36:53 Types of Breast Procedures After Pregnancy 1:39:25 Breast Reduction and Fat Grafting 1:42:10 Breast Augmentation and Implant Options 1:44:30 Breast Lift and Augmentation Mastopexy 1:48:40 Combining Breast and Tummy Procedures 1:53:30 Tummy Tuck Overview and Muscle Repair 1:55:45 Hospital Stay and Immediate Recovery 2:00:30 Recovery Timeline and Return to Work 2:03:05 Exercise and Long Term Healing 2:05:40 Cost Considerations and Procedure Planning 2:10:55 Risks and Complications 2:13:30 Smoking and Surgical Safety 2:18:00 Preparing for Surgery and Lifestyle Changes 2:20:15 Final Advice and Wrap Up

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