Transforming Bodies Podcast

Dr Mark Gianoutsos is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon based in Sydney. Dr Gianoutsos answers all our questions about facelifts and necklifts. He explains how there are many different age groups and demographics that undergo these procedures for many different reasons but for most patients it's about getting a refreshed appearance and reducing the signs of ageing.

Kerrie Edwards is a mother on a mission to petition the House of Representatives to reinstate Medicare Benefit for Abdominoplasty for mothers. Abdominal separation is a common condition that affects many women after pregnancy and childbirth and often an abdominoplasty is the only solution. Medicare has labelled abdominoplasty as purely cosmetic, but this is not the case. Several plastic surgeons are in support of this petition and have made their own attempts to reinstate the benefit for abdominoplasty but Kerrie says we must not give up.

The back bra lift is a common procedure for massive weight loss patients. It is a procedure to deal with loose rolls of skin around your back usually located along the bra line and upper back area. For those patients wanting to exercise and wear sports bras but dealing with excess skin and additional pockets of fat, the back bra lift can be a life changer. We talk to Dr Matthew Peters, Plastic Surgeon based at Valley Plastic Surgery in Brisbane.

Dr George Calfas is a highly qualified surgeon from GMC Cosmedical. He's excited about the Embrace RF technology and how it has advanced his practice to offer patients treatment options that bridge the gap between injectables, laser and other in clinic procedures, and surgery. Embrace RF is able to provide results that were previously unavailable with other platforms and Dr Calfas says the Embrace technology approaches ageing issues differently. It is able to improve skin quality by affecting structural changes. These changes continue to evolve after the Embrace treatment so the results actually get better over time. It works on a subdermal level to remodel the face and neck areas and is able to assist with skin laxity and fat remodelling. Perfect for those wanting more than non surgical treatments can typically offer but who are not quite ready for surgery.

We chat to Dr Shobhan Manoharan about some of the amazing work we've seen him do on his patients. As a Cosmetic Dermatologist, Dr Manoharan and his team at Brisbane Skin offers a full service dermatology clinic including medical dermatology such as eczema, psoriasis, skin checks and cancer removal but Dr Manoharan's real passions are aesthetic dermatology including scar treatments and laser treatment rejuvenation.

Brisbane Skin have several specialists that offer a full range of cosmetic treatments and procedures including liposuction, facial and body contouring, all the latest cosmetic laser and injectables treatments. With several clinics in various locations, Brisbane Skin have the greater Brisbane area covered. To learn more about their expert team and gorgeous clinics check out their website.

We chat to Toni Pikoos, Provisional Psychologist, about Body Image during Covid19 and how our expectations around and access to body treatments and procedures have been affected and changed during the pandemic. Toni also talks about her studies with younger people and minor cosmetic procedures such as injectables and fillers, and how the demographic for these procedures is getting younger and younger; and how the younger demographic's expectations around these procedures is not always realistic. This is an insightful podcast you won't want to miss.

We speak with Nurse Tania about her work on the front line during Covid19. Tania also did some volunteer work for the Covid19 hotline and she shares with us what she learnt about the virus, the public's reaction to the virus, and where we're at now with regards to the pandemic. She reminds us Covid19 is still out there and we as a nation can't get complacent. Tania also does a lot of work with youth and mental health. This is an extremely interesting podcast for all of us.

We chat to Paul from Air Physio about an amazing new product that is helping asthmatics breathe easier. Air Physio is also helping other patients with lung conditions, bronchial issues, smokers and a range of other issues and conditions. In the current Covid19 environment, Air Physio is an extremely timely device. This podcast is a must listen for everyone - Air Physio can help clear the air, not just those with breathing issues.

We caught up with Comedian Bev Killick, to have a conversation about treating incontinence. Incontinence affects up to 13% of Australian men and up to 37% of Australian women (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report, 2006) but these numbers are suggested to be higher - but not everyone admits to the issue or seeks help.

We talk to Dr Ingrid Hopper from the ABDR (Australian Breast Device Registry) and Dr Gillian Farrell, Plastic Surgeon, about why it's so important to make sure your details are included in the ABDR. Recommencement of some elective surgery this week is a timely reminder for anyone considering, or preparing for breast implant surgery, to make sure your surgeon includes you in the registry. This registry has the purpose of monitoring and tracking the long-term safety and performance of implants, tissue expanders and dermal mesh used in breast procedures.