Breast Surgery Archives

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

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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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

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

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

Can Diet and Exercise Reduce Your Breast Size?

Posted on May 28, 2025by Dr Carmen Munteanu FRACS (Plas)

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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Breast Reduction Surgery, Breast Surgery

Round or Anatomical Breast Implants

Posted on August 28, 2024by Dr Carmen Munteanu FRACS (Plas)

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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Breast Augmentation, Breast Surgery

What is BIA-ALCL? – Watch for Swelling & Textured Implants Alert

Posted on July 28, 2024by Dr Carmen Munteanu FRACS (Plas)

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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Breast Surgery

Solutions for Neck, Shoulder and Back Pain from Large Heavy Breasts

Posted on July 28, 2024by Dr Carmen Munteanu FRACS (Plas)

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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Breast Reduction Surgery, Breast Surgery