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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
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    • Asian Rhinoplasty
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    • Sleep Apnea Surgery
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    • Fraxel Laser
    • Potenza RF
    • Cutera Excel V+
    • Healite LED
    • Vaginal Lasers
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    • Cosmetic Surgery Prices
    • Will Medicare cover me?
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    • Cheap Surgery Deals
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    • Procedure Checklists
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    • GP Referrals
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How Much Does Breast Augmentation Cost? Melbourne Price Guide - 1

How Much Does Breast Augmentation Cost? Melbourne Price Guide

Breast Augmentation is a surgical procedure aimed at altering the size and shape of a person’s breasts. This is achieved by inserting breast implants under the chest... Read more
Breast, Breast Augmentation
Posted on November 14, 2023 lyshaibrombara - Patient Liaison Manager
Will Medicare cover my Breast Implant Surgery? - 2

Will Medicare cover my Breast Implant Surgery?

Will Medicare cover my Breast Implant Surgery? Removing, Revising, Replacing Your Implants Are you wondering if you can claim any of your Breast Implant Surgery costs through... Read more
Breast, Medicare Plastic Surgery
Posted on November 13, 2023 lyshaibrombara - Patient Liaison Manager
Will Medicare cover my Ear Correction Surgery? - 3

Will Medicare cover my Ear Correction Surgery?

Can I claim my Ear Correction Surgery on Medicare? Ear Correction surgery or Otoplasty is a popular procedure for patients who want to reduce their overly prominent ears.... Read more
Face
Posted on November 12, 2023 lyshaibrombara - Patient Liaison Manager
Will Medicare cover my Labiaplasty? - 4

Will Medicare cover my Labiaplasty?

Can I claim my Labiaplasty on Medicare? Patients often ask if they can claim their Labiaplasty on medicare. Unfortunately, there is not a simple yes or no answer, however,... Read more
Medicare Plastic Surgery
Posted on November 11, 2023 lyshaibrombara - Patient Liaison Manager
Will Medicare cover my Nose Surgery? - 5

Will Medicare cover my Nose Surgery?

Can I claim my Nose Surgery on Medicare? Nose surgeries are one of the most popular plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures. However, despite its popularity patients often... Read more
Medicare Plastic Surgery, Nose Surgery, Rhinoplasty
Posted on November 10, 2023 lyshaibrombara - Patient Liaison Manager
Will Medicare cover my Rhinoplasty? - 6

Will Medicare cover my Rhinoplasty?

Does Medicare cover my Rhinoplasty? Purely Aesthetic or Cosmetic surgery is never eligible for a rebate from Medicare or your private health insurance funds. Funds such as... Read more
Rhinoplasty, Nose Surgery
Posted on November 9, 2023 lyshaibrombara - Patient Liaison Manager
Will Medicare cover my Thigh Lift Surgery? - 7

Will Medicare cover my Thigh Lift Surgery?

Can I claim my Thigh Lift (thighplasty) on Medicare? A Thigh Lift , Thighplasty or Thigh Reduction Surgery is a plastic surgery procedure to reduce excess skin around the... Read more
Body
Posted on November 8, 2023 lyshaibrombara - Patient Liaison Manager
Will Medicare Cover My Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)? - 8

Will Medicare Cover My Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)?

Will Medicare cover my Tummy Tuck or Abdominoplasty Surgery? So, you want to know if Medicare will cover your Tummy Tuck? Like most things regarding Medicare the answer is... Read more
Plastic Surgery
Posted on November 7, 2023 lyshaibrombara - Patient Liaison Manager
Support The Girls - Bras For A Cause - 9

Support The Girls – Bras For A Cause

At Coco Ruby Plastic Surgery, we’re committed to giving back. That’s why we’ve partnered with Support the Girls, a female-founded charity that assists women... Read more
Plastic Surgery
Posted on October 18, 2023 Shannon Pacey
Lejour Lollipop Vs Anchor Incision for Breast Reduction & Lift - 10

Lejour Lollipop Vs Anchor Incision for Breast Reduction & Lift

Common Incision Techniques used for Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammaplasty) and Breast Lift (Mastopexy) and the different scar patterns Breast reduction (reduction mammaplasty)... Read more
Breast, Breast Lift, Breast Reduction
Posted on February 16, 2023 Dr Craig Rubinstein - MBBS, FRACS (Plast)
Wearing Compression Garments after Body Surgery - 11

Wearing Compression Garments after Body Surgery

Once you have made the decision to undergo either Body Surgery or Tummy Tuck (abdominoplasty) surgery  you want to do everything possible to ensure you get suitable results.... Read more
Plastic Surgery
Posted on February 16, 2023 lyshaibrombara - Patient Liaison Manager
Liposuction Prices in Australia - 14

Liposuction Prices in Australia

How much is Liposuction in Australia? Liposuction has been one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries for over a decade now. Liposuction can help eliminate stubborn pockets... Read more
Body, Liposuction
Posted on February 15, 2023 lyshaibrombara - Patient Liaison Manager
Male Plastic Surgery – Most Common Procedures - 15

Male Plastic Surgery – Most Common Procedures

Male Plastic Surgery – Common Procedures for Men Which Plastic Surgery Procedures Men Choose Women still choose plastic surgery more than men, but these days, Male plastic... Read more
Surgery For Men, Blog
Posted on February 7, 2023 Dr Patrick Briggs - FRCS, FRCSI (Plast. Surg)
What is an Inframammary Fold or IMF? - 16

What is an Inframammary Fold or IMF?

Anatomy of The Inframammary Fold (IMF) and Its Importance in Breast Surgery Procedures The female breast is one of the rare anatomical structures in your body that lacks any... Read more
Breast, Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Breast Reduction
Posted on February 2, 2023 Dr Craig Rubinstein - MBBS, FRACS (Plast)
Narrow Nostril Surgery to change Nasal Airway & Breathing Issues - 17

Narrow Nostril Surgery to change Nasal Airway & Breathing Issues

Surgery for Narrow Nostrils Narrow nostrils aren’t typically something that people view as an urgent medical concern.  In fact, most people don’t consider nose deformities... Read more
Face, Nose Surgery, Rhinoplasty
Posted on January 28, 2023 Dr Stephen Kleid - MB, BS FRACS
Recovery after Armlift Surgery - Tips and Timeline After Brachioplasty - 18

Recovery after Armlift Surgery – Tips and Timeline After Brachioplasty

Recovery after arm lift surgery (brachioplasty) Arm lift surgery also known as Brachioplasty helps reshape the underside of the patient’s arm. It focuses on removing... Read more
Body, Arm lift, Brachioplasty
Posted on January 25, 2023 Dr Patrick Briggs - FRCS, FRCSI (Plast. Surg)
How Much Does Facelift Surgery (Rhytidectomy) Cost? - 19

How Much Does Facelift Surgery (Rhytidectomy) Cost?

Facelift surgery, also known as rhytidectomy involves the removal of excess facial skin and the tightening of underlying muscle. Facelifts can address excess skin, deep wrinkles... Read more
Face
Posted on January 16, 2023 lyshaibrombara - Patient Liaison Manager
Recovery after Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammaplasty) - Timeline and Tips - 20

Recovery after Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammaplasty) – Timeline and Tips

Recovery after Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammaplasty) Breast reduction is a frequently performed surgery in women of all age groups, but how is the recovery afterwards?... Read more
Breast, Breast Reduction
Posted on November 4, 2022 Dr Craig Rubinstein - MBBS, FRACS (Plast)
Recovery after Gynecomastia Surgery – Tips and Timeline, Recovery FAQs and References - 21

Recovery after Gynecomastia Surgery – Tips and Timeline, Recovery FAQs and References

Enlarged breasts in men and boys (male gynecomastia) are commonly treated surgically. Many men, however, worry about the recovery period. How painful will it be? How long... Read more
Breast, Post Surgery
Posted on November 4, 2022 Dr Patrick Briggs - FRCS, FRCSI (Plast. Surg)
Recovery after Neck Lift – Tips, Timeline and FAQs - 22

Recovery after Neck Lift – Tips, Timeline and FAQs

A neck lift is one of the suitable reshaping procedures for our patients. But how much time does recovery after a neck lift take? Will there be much discomfort and pain?... Read more
Face
Posted on November 2, 2022 Dr Patrick Briggs - FRCS, FRCSI (Plast. Surg)

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