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One of the most common questions our patients ask prior to plastic surgery is - what should I pack for the hospital or hotel? For any Mums having plastic surgery, you'll all recall what it was like packing that all-important hospital bag. Packing and prepping your bag or travels for plastic surgery requires some forethought! Especially if you're […]

Hot off the Press. Great news for women! The Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) have been working hard to bring back the medicare item number for Australian women who suffer from muscle separation or rectus diastasis caused by pregnancy. This means that women may be able to have reconstructive correctional surgery partly funded by […]

Melanoma is the most common cancer in young Australians (15 - 39 year olds), but incidence for people over 60 is high and increasing. If detected early, 90% of Melanoma cases can be successfully treated with surgery. […]

The background In 2016 Medicare withdrew the item number for abdominoplasty or tummy tuck surgery following pregnancy, without any public or clinical consultation. One of our most frequently asked questions is 'Can I use my private health insurance to repair muscle separation caused by pregnancy?' […]

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