Dr Carmen Munteanu FRACS (Plas)

Compression Garments after Abdominoplasty

Posted on July 7, 2025by Dr Carmen Munteanu FRACS (Plas)

Compression Garments and Recovery after Abdominoplasty After a tummy tuck – abdominoplasty you will need to go through recovery before the full outcome of your surgery becomes apparent. In other words, the process doesn’t end when you leave the operating room. The steps you take after the surgery are just as important, and one of
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Body Surgery, Tummy Tuck

How Can I Reduce Swelling and Bruising After Breast Lift Surgery

Posted on July 6, 2025by Dr Carmen Munteanu FRACS (Plas)

How to Keep Bruising and Swelling under Control after a Breast Lift Surgery Both swelling and bruising are the body’s tactical responses to trauma, in this case, surgical intervention. Swelling occurs as part of the inflammatory response, helping to isolate the affected area, thus preventing the spread of any potential harm. It also represents the
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Breast Lift Surgery, Breast Surgery

Why Does Bloating Occur after Plastic Surgery?

Posted on July 5, 2025by Dr Carmen Munteanu FRACS (Plas)

Causes and Solutions for Bloating after Plastic Surgery Undergoing plastic surgery is a decision that comes with much thought and consideration. However, it’s also important to consider the post-operative phase, which can bring about unexpected concerns. One such concern that isn’t often discussed but quite prevalent is post-surgery bloating. In this blog we will discuss
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Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Recovery after Surgery

When Can I Exercise After Mastopexy – Breast Lift Surgery

Posted on July 5, 2025by Dr Carmen Munteanu FRACS (Plas)

Tips for Resuming Exercise after Breast Lift Surgery Mastopexy (commonly known as Breast Lift), like any surgical procedure, requires a period of recovery. One of the common questions that patients ask is, “When can I exercise after breast lift surgery?” This is a crucial question as maintaining an active lifestyle is important for overall health
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Breast Lift Surgery, Breast Surgery, Exercising after Surgery, Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery

How Long Do Breast Implants Last?

Posted on July 4, 2025by Dr Carmen Munteanu FRACS (Plas)

What Is the Lifespan of Breast Implants Breast implants, the medical devices used in breast augmentation, have become more and more popular, used in procedures that can alter the size and shape of your breasts. When you’re thinking about getting breast implants, it’s important to consider how long they’ll last. This isn’t just a short-term
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Breast Augmentation, Breast Surgery

Post-Pregnancy Surgery FAQs

Posted on July 4, 2025by Dr Carmen Munteanu FRACS (Plas)

Post-Pregnancy surgery can help remove loose stretched skin and repair tummy muscles after pregnancy. Here are common questions Dr Carmen gets asked about Breast and Tummy surgery after childbirth – the Post-Pregnancy FAQs. Download Dr Carmen’s Guide to Post-Pregnancy Surgery Questions About Post Pregnancy Surgery How do I know if I need
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Body Surgery, Mummy Makeover Surgery, Tummy Tuck

Recovery after Breast Reduction Surgery

Posted on July 3, 2025by Dr Carmen Munteanu FRACS (Plas)

Planning to get breast reduction surgery? The breast reduction surgery itself takes about 3 to 4 hours. Your recovery phase however requires a lot more of your attention, time and dedication to get the optimal results. Now, that you have finally decided to get it done, here is some useful information about the recovery after
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Breast Reduction Surgery, Breast Surgery, Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Recovery after Surgery

Reducing Excess Breast Skin after Weight Loss

Posted on July 2, 2025by Dr Carmen Munteanu FRACS (Plas)

Breast Reduction Surgery to Reducing Excess Breast Skin after Massive Weight Loss Sudden weight loss, most often after bariatric surgery, may lead to changes in some parts of the body.. The breasts are the part of the body that undergoes visible changes after such surgery. Dr Carmen Munteanu is a Melbourne surgeon specializing in body lift
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Breast Reduction Surgery, Breast Surgery

How to Reduce Scars after Body Lift Surgery

Posted on July 2, 2025by Dr Carmen Munteanu FRACS (Plas)

A Guide to Reduce Scars after Body Lift Surgery Body lift surgery has grown increasingly popular in recent years. The procedure is performed with the intention of addressing excess skin and contour concerns following significant weight loss or body changes. But with any surgical procedure, there’s often a catch: scars. While these scars are a
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Body lift Surgery, Body Surgery

Symptoms of Breast Implant Rupture

Posted on July 1, 2025by Dr Carmen Munteanu FRACS (Plas)

How do I know if I have ruptured my breast implant? Breast implants are usually designed to be long-lasting, but they may not be permanent and can develop complications over time. Saline or silicone implants may sustain a tear or a hole due to a number of reasons, and the material then leaks out to
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Breast Surgery