Pre-Surgery Weight Loss Resources
To get optimal results from your plastic surgery and reduce your risks of complications, Dr Carmen needs you to be at a stable weight and within a healthy weight range (BMI).
Please note that Dr Carmen does NOT perform bariatric or weight reduction surgery, but can assist you with weight management options and excess skin reduction plastic surgery, after weight loss.
Below are some helpful resources to assist you on your journey.
Medical Support for Weight Management
Dr. Carmen Munteanu recognises that each patient’s weight management journey is unique. For those who are not yet candidates for surgical procedures such as excess skin reduction or liposuction—which are not intended for weight loss—alternative medical support options may be considered as part of a broader treatment strategy.
Dr. Carmen will evaluate your overall health, medical history, and individual goals during a thorough consultation. Dr Carmen will determine what your weight loss options are and discuss them with you to determine what path will help you reach your goals.
Dr. Carmen’s approach focuses on identifying the most appropriate methods to support weight management as part of a comprehensive care plan.
If you are exploring weight management options, please consult with Dr. Carmen Munteanu to discuss your health profile and determine the most suitable strategy tailored to your unique circumstances.
5 Options to Lose Weight
1. DIY solutions for losing weight before surgery
Eating better and regular exercise can help reduce excess weight – try these resources
- Download the Noom App or read The Noom Mindset Book
- Download MyFitnessPal App for calorie counting and food logging.
- Try a regular meal delivery service like Dineamic, Lite and Easy, My Muscle Chef etc.
- Read the Book Magic Pill by Johann Hari – about new weightloss drugs
2. Bariatric Surgery with a Bariatric Surgeon (see below) – surgery options like Gastric Bypass for obese patients wishing to lose more than 15kg – Around $15k to $25k depending on your health insurance and medicare rebates. See further down for locations and surgeons who provide this service.
3. Medical Weightloss Support – see Weightloss GPs and Medical Weight Loss Doctors in Melbourne. Please note that Dr Carmen now offers weightloss Support at her Clinic
- www.alevia.com.au – Medical Weight loss in East Melbourne, Caulfield North, Wantirna VIC
- www.elinaweightloss.com.au – 5 Weight loss clinics across Melbourne VIC
- www.anmg.com.au – Altona obesity clinic
- www.myweightlossclinic.com.au
- www.tfmedical.com.au – Dr Theodore Frangos in Glen Iris VIC
4. Swallowable Gastric Pill Balloon – An Allurion Gastric Balloon could help you lose around 10kg – About $8k to $10k from Obesity Clinics
5. Get help with Online Coaching Support for Losing Weight
Dr Carmen’s Recommended Bariatric Surgeons and Clinics
1. Darebin Weight Loss Surgery
Comprising of an experienced team of Bariatric Surgeons, Doctors, Dietitians and Nursing staff, patients navigate through the weight reduction journey and feel supported from every angle.
- Dr Ahmad Aly – Bariatric Surgeon
- Dr Kiat Lim – Bariatric Surgeon
- Dr Don Zhang – Bariatric Medical Practitioner
2. Lap Surgery Australia
Lap Surgery Australia’s surgeons offer a diverse range of services, specialising in bariatric and general surgery. Their surgeons are unique in that they co-operate and assist each other with more complicated cases.
- Dr Sheryn Cheah – Bariatric Surgeon
- Dr Ara Saravanamuttu – Bariatric Surgeon
- Prof Chrys Hensman
- Dr Judy Day – GP – also available in Berwick
3. Epworth Centre for Bariatric Surgery – Dr Harry Frydenberg
Epworth Centre for Bariatric Surgery was established in 1998. It contributed significantly to the development of weight reduction surgery in Australia. They provide a full range of surgical options from sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass. This group offers bariatric revision surgeries and looks after patients who need help after their initial weight loss procedure, such as inadequate weight loss, weight regain or severe acid reflux.
4. Centre for Weight Loss Surgery & Melbourne Gastro Surgery – Dr Arun Dhir
Offering a variety of weight loss surgery options including, gastric bypass, gastric sleeve and revision surgery. Dr Dhir and his team also offer non-surgical options from coaching and online learning, the allurion balloon and meal cards.
Dr Arun Dhir offers a more holistic approach to weightloss surgery and performs a range of bariatric weight reduction surgery.
Further Reading – See Dr Carmen’s Weightloss Blogs
For more specific advice about losing weight before plastic surgery – please contact us.
