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Abdominoplasty Update: Medicare Supports Medical Tummy Tucks for Women Experiencing Muscle Separation Caused by Pregnancy!

Friday, April 1

Abdominoplasty Update: Medicare Supports Medical Tummy Tucks for Women Experiencing Muscle Separation Caused by Pregnancy!

As of the 1st of July 2022, women who meet the Medicare criteria for surgical repair of muscle separation as a result of pregnancy will now be able to access support from Medicare and Private Health Funds. The new abdominoplasty or tummy tuck medical item number and descriptions are yet to be defined, however, the government has confirmed […]

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Repair The Gap for Post Partum Women!

Tuesday, October 5

Repair The Gap for Post Partum Women!

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 […]

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Sign the official petition to reinstate medicare coverage for abdominoplasty surgery following pregnancy injury

Monday, September 21

Sign the official petition to reinstate medicare coverage for abdominoplasty surgery following pregnancy injury

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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What you should know about your surgical drains after plastic and cosmetic surgery.

Sunday, September 13

What you should know about your surgical drains after plastic and cosmetic surgery.

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Elective Plastic Surgery Update - Dr Eddie Cheng

Tuesday, April 21

Elective Plastic Surgery Update - Dr Eddie Cheng

What does the latest government announcement mean for plastic surgery patients? Scott Morrison indicated today that some elective surgery can resume after Anzac Day, long weekend. This will mean a gradual return to elective surgery starting with category 2 surgery. […]

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Will my private health fund pay for body contouring plastic surgery after massive weight loss?

Friday, September 13

Will my private health fund pay for body contouring plastic surgery after massive weight loss?

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Gold, Silver or Bronze For Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery?

Thursday, March 21

Gold, Silver or Bronze For Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery?

Private Health Insurance Changes - What You Need To Know About Cover For Plastic Surgery Procedures? There are big changes just around the corner for Australian private health insurance (PHI) with the purpose of simplifying policies and comparing levels of cover. I'm not sure these changes have achieved their purpose as health care is a complex […]

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Medicare Changes and Plastic Surgery

Monday, February 11

Medicare Changes and Plastic Surgery

Medicare changes and how will they impact on your plastic surgery? Medicare have announced some significant changes to plastic surgery item numbers effective from 1 November 2018. Some item numbers are no longer included in the medicare benefits schedule while other item numbers now have very strict criteria to meet eligibility requirements. […]

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Do I need a Tummy Tuck or Liposuction?

Saturday, May 13

Do I need a Tummy Tuck or Liposuction?

Do I need a tummy tuck or liposuction? This would have to be one of the most common questions we hear in our clinic! Essentially there is no 1 hard or fast rule however, Dr Cheng considers some key variables when determining the best treatment approach for a flabby stomach including: […]

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