Join Melbourne-based plastic surgeons Richard and Kim for a fortnightly D&M on health, surgery, and wellness. We answer real patient questions about cosmetic surgery, explain operations and surgical techniques, and chat to other experts for anything else.
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Some cosmetic surgery trends come and go. But what happens when the consequences of a procedure can last much longer than the trend itself? In this episode of My Surgeon Says, Kate sits down with plastic surgeons Richard and Kim to discuss the operations they wish people would think twice about — from fox eye surgery and cosmetic leg lengthening to buccal fat removal, oversized breast implants,…
What if the cosmetic procedures that look the easiest are actually the hardest to get right? In this episode of My Surgeon Says, Melbourne-based plastic surgeons Dr Richard Bloom and Dr Kim Taylor reveal which operations they find the most technically and mentally challenging—and their answers might surprise you. From breast augmentations and liposuction to facelifts, breast reduction,…
In this episode, we dive into the surprisingly dark history of anatomical training; from grave robbers to the infamous instances where body snatching became something even more sinister. But it's not all Victorian crime stories. Richard divulges what it's really like learning anatomy from a donated body, why experienced surgeons still attend cadaver workshops decades into their careers, and how…
If you’ve been thinking about plastic surgery, chances are you've had a million questions running through your mind that have nothing to do with the procedure itself. What if I hate my result? Will my scars disappear? Can I ruin my surgery by doing too much during recovery? What happens if I gain weight afterwards? Is it possible to become "addicted" to plastic surgery? In this episode of My…
Scars are one of the biggest concerns patients have after surgery, but most people still don’t understand how scar healing actually works. In this episode of My Surgeon Says, we sit down with Helen from Nokori to break down the science of scar healing, silicone scar tape, scar massage, hypertrophic vs keloid scars, and the biggest mistakes patients make during recovery. We also discuss: When to…
Is combination surgery actually safer, cheaper, or easier to recover from? In this episode of My Surgeon Says, specialist plastic surgeons discuss the reality of combining procedures, including which surgeries work well together, which combinations they avoid completely, and why some patients are better suited to staged procedures instead. We also break down: Whether combo surgery really saves…
If you’ve already done your research and want a more nuanced understanding of facelift surgery, recovery, and realistic expectations, this episode is for you. In this episode of My Surgeon Says, Plastic Surgeon Dr Richard Bloom goes beyond the basics and breaks down the less obvious factors that influence facelift outcomes—from the most overhyped trends in facial rejuvenation, to the areas of the…
Before they come to see us, so many of our patients undergo huge transformations, losing massive amounts of weight. It’s common for us to see people who have lost 50, 60, or even 100kgs every single week. But what happens after you lose the weight? Today, we’re chatting about what to expect once you’re on the other side of a massive weight loss journey. The surgeons reveal whether the method of…
Welcome back to a brand new season of My Surgeon Says... woo! Every year, we hear about a “revolutionary” cosmetic procedure that promises faster recovery, smaller scars, or results you never thought possible. But how many of these breakthroughs are actually real and how many are just clever marketing? In this episode of My Surgeon Says…, specialist plastic surgeons Richard Bloom and Kim Taylor…
Today we're talking all things money. We explain which costs are actually included in our quotes, common cost cutting tactics that cheaper providers may use and why a high price point doesn't necessarily mean you're getting a surgeon with more training and experience. If you’re listening to this on Spotify, you can also watch this episode. Just tap 'switch to video'. Craving more? Here are the…
Today we’re chatting myths and misconceptions when it comes to facelifts. Can you get a facelift too early or too late? How obvious should a facelift look? And why is the stigma around facelifts not keeping up with other cosmetic surgery procedures? We’re answering it all and more! If you’re listening to this on Spotify, you can also watch this episode. Just tap 'switch to video'. Craving more?…
