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    • Male Breast Reduction – Gyno
    • Breast Implant Checks & Reviews
    • Dr Briggs Breast Aug Package
  • Body
    • Abdominoplasty
    • Liposuction
    • Body Lift after Weight Loss
    • Belt Lipectomy – 360 Abdo
    • Extended Tummy Tuck
    • Fleur De Lis Abdo
    • Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
    • Thigh Lift (Thighplasty)
    • Bra Line Back Lift
    • Labiaplasty
    • Male Excess Skin Removal
    • Male Breast Reduction
  • Face
    • Facelift (Rhytidectomy)
    • Neck Lift (Platysmaplasty)
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      • Blepharoplasty
      • Male Eyelid Lift
    • Upper Lip Lift
    • S-Lift – Facelift (Rhytidectomy)
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    • Chin Implants (Genioplasty)
    • SMAS Facelift (Rhytidectomy)
    • Brow Lift
    • Fat Transfer To Face
    • Ear Pinning – Otoplasty
  • Nose
    • Tip Rhinoplasty
    • Septo-Rhinoplasty
    • Rhinoplasty Revision
    • Male Rhinoplasty
    • Asian Rhinoplasty
    • Sinus Surgery
    • Sleep Apnea Surgery
  • Gender
    • Gender Affirmation Surgery
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      • Male to Female Top Surgery
      • Adam’s Apple Reduction
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      • Labiaplasty – Labia Reduction
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    • Lip Fillers
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      • Hyperpigmentation
      • Acne Treatments
      • Chemical Skin Peels
    • Fraxel Laser
    • Potenza RF
    • Cutera Excel V+
    • Healite LED
    • Vaginal Lasers
  • Prices
    • Cosmetic Surgery Prices
    • Will Medicare cover me?
    • Payment Methods
    • Cheap Surgery Deals
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    • Guides For Plastic Surgery
    • Procedure Checklists
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    • GP Referrals
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Changes to AHPRA Cosmetic Surgery Regulations, as of July 1 2023, Learn More

Can You Use Sick Leave for Cosmetic Surgery? - 1

Can You Use Sick Leave for Cosmetic Surgery?

Using sick leave for cosmetic surgery typically depends on your employment situation, the policies of your employer, and the nature of the surgery. Here are some key factors... Read more
Abdominoplasty, Blepharoplasty, Body, Breast, Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Post-Pregnancy, Rhinoplasty
Posted on December 27, 2023 Dr Craig Rubinstein - MBBS, FRACS (Plast)
6 Common Nose Shape Concerns that Rhinoplasty May Help - 2

6 Common Nose Shape Concerns that Rhinoplasty May Help

Nose size, shape and straightness often come into play when someone is investigating Rhinoplasty surgery. But there are other nose shape concerns that may lead people to consider... Read more
Face, Nose Surgery, Rhinoplasty
Posted on December 6, 2023 Dr Stephen Kleid - MB, BS FRACS
10 Types of Facelift And Neck Lifts: Which May Be and Option For You? - 3

10 Types of Facelift And Neck Lifts: Which May Be and Option For You?

Face and Neck Lifts, (often referred to as rhytidectomies), are specific surgical procedures designed to alter the appearance of the face and neck area. These procedures have... Read more
Face
Posted on December 5, 2023 Dr Patrick Briggs - FRCS, FRCSI (Plast. Surg)
Arm Lift Surgery vs Arm Liposuction - 4

Arm Lift Surgery vs Arm Liposuction

Arm lift surgery and arm liposuction are both procedures aimed at contouring the appearance of the upper arms, however these treatments are distinct in their approach and... Read more
Arm lift, Brachioplasty
Posted on December 4, 2023 Dr Patrick Briggs - FRCS, FRCSI (Plast. Surg)
Armpit Fat & Back Fat: Can You SPOT Reduce Body Fat? - 5

Armpit Fat & Back Fat: Can You SPOT Reduce Body Fat?

Understanding and Addressing Stubborn Armpit and Back Fat Armpit fat refers to the accumulation of excess adipose tissue in the area around the side of the chest wall, typically... Read more
Arm lift, Abdominoplasty, Body, Body Contouring After Weight Loss, Breast, Breast Lift, Breast Reduction
Posted on December 3, 2023 Dr Patrick Briggs - FRCS, FRCSI (Plast. Surg)
Outcomes of a Deep Plane Facelift (rhytidectomy) - 6

Outcomes of a Deep Plane Facelift (rhytidectomy)

The Deep Plane Facelift (also known as meloplasty or rhytidectomy) is an advanced surgical procedure that targets facial tissues at a deeper level, offering comprehensive... Read more
Face, Facelift Surgery
Posted on December 2, 2023 Dr Patrick Briggs - FRCS, FRCSI (Plast. Surg)
Body Lift Surgery Prices In Australia - 7

Body Lift Surgery Prices In Australia

How much is a Body Lift Surgery in Australia ? – Body Lift Surgery Prices for excess skin removal after weight loss Body Lift surgery includes body contouring and excess... Read more
Body, Tummy Tuck
Posted on December 1, 2023 lyshaibrombara - Patient Liaison Manager
Breast Reduction FAQs or Reduction Mammaplasty FAQs - 8

Breast Reduction FAQs or Reduction Mammaplasty FAQs

A Breast Reduction Surgery or a Reduction Mammaplasty is a surgical procedure that reduces the size of your breasts and lifts them to a higher position. Below we answer Breast... Read more
Breast, Breast Reduction, FAQs
Posted on November 28, 2023 Dr Craig Rubinstein - MBBS, FRACS (Plast)
Capsular Contracture? – Causes of Breast Deformity and Solutions including Surgery - 9

Capsular Contracture? – Causes of Breast Deformity and Solutions including Surgery

Breast Augmentation surgery with implants is one of the most in-demand cosmetic surgeries offered by our surgeons. However, like any other surgical procedure, there are some... Read more
Breast
Posted on November 26, 2023 Dr Craig Rubinstein - MBBS, FRACS (Plast)
Cartilage Graft Rhinoplasty: Here’s All You Need to Know - 10

Cartilage Graft Rhinoplasty: Here’s All You Need to Know

If you’ve been thinking about Rhinoplasty, then you’ve probably come across the term “cartilage rhinoplasty” or “cartilage graft Rhinoplasty/nose job” or something... Read more
Face, Nose Surgery, Rhinoplasty
Posted on November 25, 2023 Dr Stephen Kleid - MB, BS FRACS
Changes to Cosmetic Surgery Regulations - What You Need to Know - 11

Changes to Cosmetic Surgery Regulations – What You Need to Know

Recently there have been significant changes to the Cosmetic Surgery Guidelines. These alterations have been made to help patient safety, increase standards of care, and ensure... Read more
Plastic Surgery
Posted on November 24, 2023 Shannon Pacey
Choosing Breast Implant CC Size For Your Breast Augmentation - 14

Choosing Breast Implant CC Size For Your Breast Augmentation

In the context of breast implants, “CC” stands for cubic centimeters. It is a unit of measurement used to describe the volume or size of the breast implant. A higher number... Read more
Breast Implant
Posted on November 23, 2023 Dr Craig Rubinstein - MBBS, FRACS (Plast)
Cosmetic Surgery Recovery and How to Optimise It - 15

Cosmetic Surgery Recovery and How to Optimise It

Recover is an essential phase in your surgery journey. Although it’s essential to recognise that there’s no surefire way to expedite the healing process, as each individual’s... Read more
Abdominoplasty, Body, Breast, Breast Augmentation, Breast Implant Revision, Breast Lift, Breast Reduction, Hints and Tips, Nose Surgery, Post Surgery, Rhinoplasty
Posted on November 22, 2023 lyshaibrombara - Patient Liaison Manager
Declutter and Update Your Wardrobe after Surgery - 16

Declutter and Update Your Wardrobe after Surgery

Update your wardrobe after Bariatric or Cosmetic Surgery – Decluttering to celebrate Undergoing bariatric or cosmetic surgery is a significant milestone in your journey... Read more
Post Surgery, Hints and Tips
Posted on November 21, 2023 lyshaibrombara - Patient Liaison Manager
Does Medicare Cover Eyelid Surgery? - 17

Does Medicare Cover Eyelid Surgery?

Medicare Criteria and MBS Rebates for Eyelid Lift Surgery (Blepharoplasty Rebates) The MBS code for eyelid surgery covers the condition involving ptotic eyelid skin that hangs... Read more
Blepharoplasty, Eyes, Medicare Plastic Surgery, Surgery For Men
Posted on November 20, 2023 lyshaibrombara - Patient Liaison Manager
Does Medicare cover Gender Affirmation Surgery? - 18

Does Medicare cover Gender Affirmation Surgery?

Can I claim my Gender Affirmation Surgery or Gender Confirmation Surgery on Medicare & my Health Fund? An increasing number of people are seeking Gender Affirmation or... Read more
Medicare Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery
Posted on November 19, 2023 lyshaibrombara - Patient Liaison Manager
Ethnic Nose Job – Features of Non-Caucasian Noses - 19

Ethnic Nose Job – Features of Non-Caucasian Noses

Understanding the Ethnic Nose Job – Features of Non-Caucasian Noses The world of plastic surgery is diverse, and no one-size-fits-all approach applies when it comes... Read more
Rhinoplasty, Nose Surgery
Posted on November 18, 2023 Dr Stephen Kleid - MB, BS FRACS
Exercising after Breast Augmentation - Returning to Exercise after having Breast Surgery - 20

Exercising after Breast Augmentation – Returning to Exercise after having Breast Surgery

Maintaining an active lifestyle is important to many of us, and plastic surgery, like Breast Augmentation, can temporarily disrupt regular exercise routines. After Breast... Read more
Breast, Breast Augmentation, Post Surgery
Posted on November 17, 2023 lyshaibrombara - Patient Liaison Manager
Fat Grafting to Breasts or Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation FAQs - 21

Fat Grafting to Breasts or Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation FAQs

Fat Grafting to Breasts or Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation is a surgical procedure that increases your breast volume by grafting your own fat (from another part of the body)... Read more
Breast, FAQs, Fat Grafting
Posted on November 16, 2023 Shannon Pacey
Gastric Sleeve Surgery - 5 Things You Should Know! - 22

Gastric Sleeve Surgery – 5 Things You Should Know!

What is the Gastric Sleeve Surgery? Gastric Sleeve Surgery, also known as vertical sleeve gastrectomy, is a bariatric surgical procedure designed to assist individuals with... Read more
Bariatric Surgery
Posted on November 15, 2023 lyshaibrombara - Patient Liaison Manager

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