Evidence-based guidance on procedures, recovery and care from Dr Ryan Livingston. General information only — a consultation is required to determine what is right for you.
After major weight loss with GLP-1 medications, many people are left with loose, excess skin. Why it happens, what actually works, and when Medicare may contribute.
Choosing your plastic surgeon is one of the most important decisions on your surgical journey. A surgeon’s perspective on credentials, consultations and trusting your instincts.
More patients are seeking body contouring surgery after major weight loss with GLP-1 medications. The keys are a stable weight for at least six months and some important anaesthetic considerations.
An individualised, anatomical approach to breast reduction focused on natural shape and, above all, keeping complications low — including for women with very large, pendulous breasts.
How long do breast reduction and breast lift results really last? The honest answer, the factors that matter, and what the research shows about long-term shape.
Will a breast reduction affect future breastfeeding? An honest look at the evidence — and the technique choices that give you the best possible chance.
Thinking about having old implants removed or replaced? Your options — removal with or without a lift, fat transfer for natural volume, or exchanging to a smaller size — explained.
Not every 'eye lift' is excess skin. Heavy upper eyelids can come from excess skin, a drooping brow, or eyelid ptosis — and telling them apart determines the right operation.
Lost a lot of weight and left with loose skin? A plain-English guide to body contouring after major weight loss — which procedures suit which areas, when to have them, and what recovery involves.
Mini vs full, muscle repair, who it helps, Medicare eligibility and what recovery really involves — a plain-English guide to abdominoplasty on the Sunshine Coast.
All surgery carries risk. An honest overview of the general and procedure-related risks of plastic surgery, and the steps taken to keep you safe.
What recovery after a tummy tuck really looks like — from the first 48 hours through to the final result at around six months, including drains, compression garments, and when to seek help.
Medical Disclaimer: Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. Individual results may vary. This website does not contain patient testimonials. All information provided is general in nature and does not constitute medical advice. A consultation with Dr Livingston is required to determine suitability for any procedure.
Medical Disclaimer: All surgery carries risks — consider a second opinion from a qualified practitioner. General information only, not medical advice. A consultation is required to determine suitability.