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Medicare approves tummy tuck to treat post-partum pain and discomfort

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Medicare approves tummy tuck to treat post-partum pain and discomfort

tummy tuck to treat post-partum pain and discomfort

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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The No Drain Abdominoplasty (“Tummy Tuck”): What You Need to Know

No Drain Tummy Tuck

How is the No Drain Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Technique Different From the Traditional Tummy Tuck Surgery? A no drain tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty according to any medical professional, uses a different technique than the traditional plastic surgery method that was used in the past. Weight loss, pregnancy, and even aging can cause sagging skin, loose skin that is stretched out, and even abdominal bulges that can make you self conscious or unhappy with your appearance. During a tummy tuck procedure the Sydney plastic surgeon will use sutures to tighten up ...
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Abdominoplasty (“Tummy Tuck”) FAQs

Abdominoplasty Tummy Tuck Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Tummy Tuck Make My Stomach Flatter and More Attractive? According to Sydney Plastic Surgeon Dr Steve Merten a tummy tuck, also called abdominoplasty, is one of the most common types of plastic surgery performed in Australia. Many plastic surgeons offer this procedure, and the plastic surgery reviews are full of comments and ratings for tummy tuck plastic surgery. You may want a tummy tuck because you have had children in the past and you now have a pouch that exercise and dieting will not eliminate. You could have ...
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How Soon After Pregnancy is Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Safe?

Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

With the increasing popularity of “post pregnancy reconstructions”, it is no surprise that many women feel increasing pressure to return to their pre-pregnancy bodies rather quickly after delivery. Although there are a variety of options available after pregnancy to quicken the process that diet and exercise can sometimes accomplish, there is also a wide array of factors to consider prior to going under the knife. The most common mistake that new mothers make is to rush too quickly into making a decision about getting cosmetic plastic surgery. After delivering a baby, a ...
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