by Trish | Mar 2, 2018 | Abdominoplasty, Blog, Mummy Makeover, Reconstructive Surgery |
In 2016 the government had a major overhaul of the Medicare schedule removing any procedures that were seen as purely cosmetic. This included abdominoplasty for postpartum women for whom it was decided that there was no medical proof that an abdominoplasty was for...
by Trish | Dec 28, 2016 | Blog, Facial Contouring, Mastectomy, Reconstructive Surgery |
Since the 1970’s when we started to see more alternative lifestyles become more accepted, to today when we have a thriving transgender community in most countries all around the world, it’s only a natural progression that plastic surgery has developed procedures to...
by Trish | Oct 10, 2014 | Blog, News and Trends, Reconstructive Surgery, Surgical Procedures |
What does your insurance cover when it comes to plastic surgery? We have already reported that some private health insurers are rejecting claims when it comes to any plastic surgery, even approved reconstructive surgery, see this article. There has always been some...
by Nina | Oct 2, 2014 | Blepharoplasty, Blog, Non-Surgical Treatments, Reconstructive Surgery |
As a continuation of our coverage of the Masters Symposium held in Sydney on the 19th to the 20th of September this year, we sat down for a chat with Dr. Angelo Tsirbas. Dr. Tsirbas is a highly skilled Orbital and Ophthalmic Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon,...
by Trish | Sep 23, 2014 | Blog, Craniofacial Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery |
When we hear the words “plastic surgery” one thing comes to mind – expensive. We believe that only the rich can afford this service. Moreover, plastic surgery is also always associated with cosmetic surgery and that plastic surgeons are friends of the “rich and the...
by Trish | Aug 14, 2014 | Blog, Calf Implants, Reconstructive Surgery, Surgical Procedures |
Calf Implants, also known as Calf Augmentation is a surgical procedure to enhance the shape and size of the larger muscles of the lower legs (calves) using soft, silicone implants. Calf implants are sought after – not only for cosmetic purposes – but also...
by Trish | Feb 13, 2014 | Blog, Reconstructive Surgery |
Ever wondered what the difference is between a cosmetic and a plastic surgeon? I have and it’s something that confuses a lot of people. It is also something very important to understand when going in for a plastic surgery procedure. The American Board of Cosmetic...
by Trish | Jan 10, 2014 | Blog, Craniofacial Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery |
Operation Smile is an international charity changing children’s lives one smile at a time. Not only are they a charity, Operation Smile prides itself on being a team of caring medical professionals with the common goal of providing safe and effective reconstructive...
by Trish | Sep 10, 2013 | Blog, Reconstructive Surgery |
Plastic surgery refers to a repertoire of surgical procedures that are primarily focused on the correction or restoration of form and function. While cosmetic or aesthetic surgeries are among the better known procedures, plastic surgery also involves several different...
by Trish | Sep 3, 2013 | Blog, Craniofacial Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery |
WHO ARE THEY? Interplast is a not-for-profit organisation that are involved in creating the quality of life for people who have a disability which is a result of a congenital or acquired medical condition, such as burn scar contractors, cleft lip and palate. How do...