My Surgeon Says...

Today, we’re joined by Richard and Kim to chat about why nipple grafts shouldn’t be feared, the age limit to a breast reduction, and the apparently very common question of when you can get a nipple piercing post-op.

This week, we’re looking back at the highlights and lowlights of 2022, from the best patient results, to must-listen podcast eps and our top advice for new patients.

Today we’re talking about gynecomastia, a condition more commonly referred to as man boobs. It’s a surprisingly common condition and you're in for a fascinating lesson with Dr Richard Bloom while he explains causes, how to treat it and how young is too young for the surgery?

Re. Girl Kristen came to see us initially just for a breast reduction, but eventually decided to also get an abdominoplasty.After major surgery for Crohn's Disease, two caesareans, as well as currently suffering adhesive capsulitis, Kristen just wanted surgery to help mitigate the daily pain.Craving more? Here are the links to stay up to date with Re.Plastic Surgery:Re. Girls Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/re.girls)Re.Plastic Surgery Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/re.plasticsurgerymelbourne)Re.Plastic Surgery Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/re.plasticsurgery/?hl=en)Newsletter (https://www.replasticsurgery.com.au/newsletter-sign-up/)

Look I know we say that “plastic surgery is not weight loss surgery” more times than you’ve had hot dinners but this episode, we’re getting into the why. We’re going to break down the many reasons being close to your goal weight will lead to better results, safer surgery and most importantly, happier patients.

Today, we’re joined by Re. Girl Lacey who had a breast reduction after the sheer weight of her breasts led to a painful spine injury, one usually only sustained in car accidents or by blunt force.She reveals what it was like needing to wear a bra from 8 years old, the perks of going from an H cup to a DD and what post-op laser treatments REALLY feel like.Craving more? Here are the links to stay up to date with Re.Plastic Surgery:Re. Girls Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/re.girls)Re.Plastic Surgery Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/re.plasticsurgerymelbourne)Re.Plastic Surgery Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/re.plasticsurgery/?hl=en)Newsletter (https://www.replasticsurgery.com.au/newsletter-sign-up/)

Thigh surgery is one of our most requested topics to cover so this episode, Kim and Richard reveal why the promise of hiding the scar in your undie line is a myth, how a lower body lift can sometimes negate the need for thigh surgery and why it’s important to set realistic expectations before surgery.

Today, AHPRA, the national health regulator, has released some recommendations to deal with the cosmetic cowboys. It’s safe to say, the medical community is disappointed and gobsmacked with what the regulators have put forward.

We’ve talked about red flags when it comes to unqualified practitioners, dodgy techniques and sketchy sedation but this time, we’re talking green flags. What signs show that your surgeon is qualified, the quoting process is legit and what a healthy pre-op and post-op process should look like.

Like a lot of our patients, Hayley didn't know anything about postpartum muscle separation until years into showing symptoms and experiencing pain. In this episode, Hayley talks about her chronic back pain before surgery, what an abdominoplasty and recovery feel like and what it’s like to receive a shocking genetic disorder diagnosis amongst it all.Craving more? Here are the links to stay up to date with Re.Plastic Surgery:Re. Girls Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/re.girls)Re.Plastic Surgery Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/replasticsurgeryaus)Re.Plastic Surgery Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/re.plasticsurgery/?hl=en)Newsletter (https://www.replasticsurgery.com.au/newsletter-sign-up/)