Category: Body Surgery
Blogs – News and Ideas about Body Surgery by Dr Carmen Munteanu FRACS (plas) Female Plastic Surgeon
Extended Tummy Tuck FAQs – Questions about Extended Abdominoplasty
Dr Carmen answers Questions About Extended Tummy Tuck FAQs – Extended Abdominoplasty FAQs An extended Tummy Tuck – abdominoplasty can help remove excess skin from the front and sides of your abdomen. This may have been caused by significant weight loss or post pregnancy. Dr Carmen Munteanu is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon in Melbourne and Body
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How Can I Tell If I Have Muscle Separation Post Pregnancy
A Guide to Recognising Muscle Separation Signs If you’ve recently had a baby and are wondering about the changes in your body, you’re not alone. Many new mums experience muscle separation post-pregnancy, a condition known as Diastasis Recti. While often not medically serious, it’s a condition worth being aware of and monitoring during postpartum recovery.
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Surgical Solutions for Sagging Thighs
Learn more about the safety and efficacy of thigh lift surgery in treating excess fat and excess skin on the region of your thighs. What are the Causes of Sagging Thighs? Several factors can contribute to the development of sagging thighs, including: Weight fluctuations: Being overweight or obese damages your collagen and elastin fibers. After
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Excess Belly Fat around your Middle?
Dealing with Excess Belly Fat around your middle. Why a big stomach is harmful and what can be done about it. Increasing studies show that having extra fat around our middle torso areas (known as “visceral fat” or extra belly fat) is associated with increased health risks compared to generalised weight gain. So why is
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How Can I Reduce Swelling and Bruising After Labiaplasty Surgery
Causes and Solutions for Swelling and Bruising after Labiaplasty Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure that involves the reshaping or resizing of the labia minora or labia majora, which are the external parts of the female genitalia. This surgery is often sought for functional or aesthetic reasons. While the procedure itself is generally considered safe, it’s
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Thigh Lift FAQs – Questions about Thigh Reduction Surgery
Thigh Lift Surgery can help reduce excess loose and saggy skin following significant weight loss, aiming to restore thigh contours. Dr Carmen Munteanu is a Melbourne Specialist Plastic Surgeon. Here she answers her patient’s common Thigh lift FAQs about thigh reduction surgery. Thigh Lift FAQs about Suitability & Results of Thigh Reduction What Type Of
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Arm Lipo vs Arm Lift Surgery (Brachioplasty)
Which Arm Procedure Is Right for You? You may have come across the terms “arm lipo” and “arm lift” during your research for arm surgery. Both procedures offer solutions to change the appearance of your arms, but they differ in their approach and outcomes. Understanding the nuances of arm lipo and arm lift can help
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How Can I Reduce Swelling and Bruising after Abdominoplasty Surgery
Strategies to Reduce Swelling and Bruising after Abdominoplasty Abdominoplasty, commonly known as a tummy tuck, stands out as one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures. It aims to improve abdominal contour by removing excess skin and fat and may include muscle tightening. This procedure is sometimes considered by individuals who have experienced significant weight
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What Is Apronectomy?
Reshaping the Abdomen through Excess Skin and Fat Removal A loose tummy refers to the excess skin and fat that accumulates around the abdomen. It can be a result of stretched abdominal muscles, weakened connective tissues, or the accumulation of adipose tissue. The presence of a loose tummy can lead to physical discomfort. Apronectomy, or
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