Keeping it Re.al Re. Plastic Surgery

The cosmetic industry is rife with claims of miracle cures and devices that'll change your life. So today, I’ve brought in the experts to reveal what’s a gimmick and what’s a game changer. From laser liposuction, to deep plane face lifts and Ozempic, Kim and Richard reveal what's worth your time and what to avoid.Craving more? Here are the links to stay up to date with Re.Plastic Surgery:YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5nhIWIhzy3OjjebQMiTerQ)Re. Girls Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/re.girls)Re.Plastic Surgery Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/re.plasticsurgerymelbourne)Re.Plastic Surgery Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/re.plasticsurgery/?hl=en)

Today, Richard and Kim explain all the different ways we minimise risk in surgery, both as surgeons and patients. We run through the safest way to prepare for your operation and debunk common misconceptions that may actually increase your risk.If you enjoy this episode, give us 5 stars wherever you’re listening and let us know what topics you’d like us to cover.Craving more? Here are the links to stay up to date with Re.Plastic Surgery:YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5nhIWIhzy3OjjebQMiTerQ)Re. Girls Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/re.girls)Re.Plastic Surgery Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/re.plasticsurgerymelbourne)Re.Plastic Surgery Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/re.plasticsurgery/?hl=en)

This week, we're chatting about what plastic surgery looks like at different stages of life.Richard and Kim reveal the main differences between our typical patient demographics—both in types of surgery and patient attitudes—and maybe more importantly, their similarities. We discuss the pros and cons of having surgery earlier vs later in life and there’s a great story about a very agile 80 year old that should probably be a lesson to us all.Craving more? Here are the links to stay up to date with Re.Plastic Surgery:YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5nhIWIhzy3OjjebQMiTerQ)Re. Girls Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/re.girls)Re.Plastic Surgery Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/re.plasticsurgerymelbourne)Re.Plastic Surgery Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/re.plasticsurgery/?hl=en)

Today, Kim and Richard chat about the psychology of postponing surgery. There are plenty of reasons patients delay surgery, from deep seated anxieties to unexpected pregnancies. We discuss the most common reasons and why sometimes, the surgeons need to postpone the operation on your behalf.Craving more? Here are the links to stay up to date with Re.Plastic Surgery:YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5nhIWIhzy3OjjebQMiTerQ)Re. Girls Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/re.girls)Re.Plastic Surgery Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/re.plasticsurgerymelbourne)Re.Plastic Surgery Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/re.plasticsurgery/?hl=en)

Today on the podcast, Richard joins me to explain how best to achieve facial harmony when going under the knife. We chat about why some facelifts look like a patient’s been caught in a wind tunnel, how combining facial procedures can lead to a smoother outcome, and why a conservative approach can be the best option in the long run.Craving more? Here are the links to stay up to date with Re.Plastic Surgery:YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5nhIWIhzy3OjjebQMiTerQ)Re. Girls Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/re.girls)Re.Plastic Surgery Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/re.plasticsurgerymelbourne)Re.Plastic Surgery Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/re.plasticsurgery/?hl=en)

If the term “holistic plastic surgery” immediately sets off alarm bells, that’s fair. Some practitioners use it as a way to describe what they do which is almost always *not* plastic surgery.But holistic medicine as a practice is about considering the patient as a whole and working with different practitioners as a team to solve the condition, not just ease the symptoms.So in this episode, Richard and Kim discuss which parts of holistic medicine are key to recovery and good results, and which ones you can skip… Craving more? Here are the links to stay up to date with Re.Plastic Surgery:YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5nhIWIhzy3OjjebQMiTerQ)Re. Girls Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/re.girls)Re.Plastic Surgery Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/re.plasticsurgerymelbourne)Re.Plastic Surgery Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/re.plasticsurgery/?hl=en)