Author: Dr Carmen Munteanu FRACS (Plas)
Dr Carmen Munteanu FRACS(Plas) is an experienced Specialist Plastic Surgeon based in Melbourne Australia. She has significant expertise in Breast, Body and Facial Surgery with a particular interest in Labiaplasty, Breast Reduction and Body Lift Surgery After Weightloss
Can Diet and Exercise Reduce Your Breast Size?
Reducing Breast Size with Diet and Exercise – Is It Possible? Breast size, an aspect of our bodies that often sparks curiosity and questions, especially when it comes to the impacts of diet and exercise. It’s worth noting that the relationship between breast size and lifestyle changes, such as adjustments in diet or exercise routines,
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Considering Breast Implants? Here’s What You Should Know
Breast implants are one of the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedures worldwide. For many individuals, this procedure can be part of their journey towards feeling more comfortable in their bodies. If you’re thinking about breast augmentation, it’s important to make an informed decision based on accurate, unbiased information. What Are Breast Implants? Breast implants
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Round or Anatomical Breast Implants
What Is the Right Breast Implant Shape for Me? Breast augmentation is a significant decision for many women across Australia and the world. It’s a surgical procedure that aims to modify the size and shape of your breasts. However, the path to achieving the desired breast appearance isn’t just about size; the shape of the
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Smoking and Surgery: Impact of Smoking on your results
Smoking or vaping nicotine before or after Plastic Surgery may increase complications. Smoking restricts blood flow and impacts healing and has other widespread effects when you are recovering from surgery. Dr Carmen, like ALL Surgeons, will recommend you stop smoking and vaping for many weeks before and after surgery to support healing and reduce the
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What is BIA-ALCL? – Watch for Swelling & Textured Implants Alert
BIA-ALCL and Breast Implant patients – What are the risks and implications? What is BIA-ALCL? A rare type of lymphoma is found associated with Breast Implants. Specialist Plastic Surgeons take their responsibility seriously and prioritise patient safety throughout the whole procedure. Download Dr Carmen’s Guide to Breast Implant Remove and Replacement Surgery It
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Seven Common Body Lift Myths about Contouring Surgery
Download Dr Carmen’s Guide to Excess Skin Reduction The 7 Body Lift Myths about Body Contouring surgery Body lift surgery after significant weight loss is a major surgery. Reducing excess skin and tissue can help you feel more comfortable and make it easier to exercise. Having realistic expectations is key – Here are the 7
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Diastasis Recti Surgery: Repairing Separated Abdominal Muscles
.Maintaining a nutritious diet. Surgery for Diastasis Recti – Repairing Separated Tummy muscles with Abdominoplasty Many women split their tummy muscles during pregnancy and exercise alone usually fails to return the muscles back to normal. This results in an overhanging belly, or pooch, which can be rectified with Full Tummy Tuck- abdominoplasty surgery by
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Solutions for Neck, Shoulder and Back Pain from Large Heavy Breasts
Neck, Shoulder or Back Pain from Large Heavy Breasts? – Breast Reduction Surgery may help Extremely large heavy breasts can cause problems ranging from muscle pain to skin inflammation. Abnormally large breasts (also called macromastia) is a medical condition that can strain your muscles and cause pain in your shoulders, neck, and back. So, is there
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