Posted on March 28, 2023 in In the News, Liposuction, Tummy Tuck
Even after committing to a diet and exercise program, many people are still unhappy with the appearance of their belly or abdomen. This is one of the most common complaints we hear as plastic surgeons, particularly among patients who have been pregnant or lost a significant amount of weight. If you are looking for a way to rejuvenate your abdomen, you may be contemplating the differences between abdominoplasty (commonly referred to as a tummy tuck) and liposuction procedures. Both are effective options to remove excess fat, but there is more ...
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Posted on May 17, 2022 in In the News, Plastic Surgeons, Plastic Surgery, Post-pregnancy Plastic Surgery, Tummy Tuck
For young mums who have had their first, second, or even third child, the tummy area can be a source of discomfort. Post-pregnancy tummies come in all shapes and sizes, but some women are left with weak muscles and loose skin around their bellies after giving birth. Some women also experience abdominal and back pain after pregnancy due to abdominal muscle separation, a condition called ‘rectus diastasis’. The good news is that a new Medicare-approved tummy tuck procedure (‘abdominoplasty’) will become available for eligible patients on July 1st 2022. The ...
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Posted on March 10, 2020 in In the News
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), a virus closely related to SARS virus. All visits to our practice are by appointment only. It is essential to consider the community, our patients and staff by calling ahead to our practice on 9252 9262. Please let our reception staff know if you have any concerns or symptoms as below, so that our staff can triage and advise you. Please do not bring any non-essential companions to your consultation. They will be ...
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Posted on September 23, 2019 in In the News
Our team at Pure Aesthetics is proud to announce that Dr Steve Merten was recently named a 2019 PRS Best Paper Award recipient for co-authoring a paper last year in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr Merten won “BEST EMERGING AUTHOR PAPER,” which is awarded to those who have authored fewer than five papers for PRS. Dr Merten believes peer education and collaboration through publications like PRS is invaluable for the betterment of aesthetic medicine. He says being recognised by such ...
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Posted on May 16, 2018 in In the News, Plastic Surgeons, Plastic Surgery
Our specialist plastic surgeon Dr Steve Merten, FRACS was recently recognised as one of the top 100 doctors in the world on RealSelf, and the only Australian plastic surgeon to be given this honor. RealSelf is the largest online community worldwide dedicated to educating the public about cosmetic treatments and connecting them with aesthetic doctors. The “RealSelf 100” list is compiled annually to recognise board-certified doctors from around the world who have shown their commitment to informing consumers and helping them make smart decisions. The RealSelf 100 award is presented ...
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Posted on November 2, 2016 in In the News, Plastic Surgery
Pure Aesthetics is a proud finalist in the 2016 MyFaceMyBody Awards for Best Plastic Surgery Practice and Best Practice Website in Australasia. Winners will be announced at the award ceremony on Saturday, November 26th at the 5 star Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, Sydney. Thank you for supporting Pure Aesthetics!...
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