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 links to stay up to date with Re.Plastic Surgery:My Surgeon Says Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mysurgeonsays/)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5nhIWIhzy3OjjebQMiTerQ)Re. Girls Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/re.girls)Re.Plastic Surgery Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/re.plasticsurgery/?hl=en)

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? Here are the links to stay up to date with Re.Plastic Surgery:My Surgeon Says Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mysurgeonsays/)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5nhIWIhzy3OjjebQMiTerQ)Re. Girls Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/re.girls)Re.Plastic Surgery Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/re.plasticsurgery/?hl=en)

Today we're talking about reconstructive vs cosmetic plastic surgery. When I thought about this topic, I didn't really think we'd spend so much time on reconstructive surgery, but I am so happy we did.Richard and Kim explain some wild operations that surgeons are performing to either repair or rebuild parts of the body that have been damaged by illnesses like cancer, congenital disease, or through accidents. Keep listening to hear why ignoring a non-malignant skin cancer on your nose may lead to forehead surgery, how the human brain will automatically start to use your index finger as a thumb, and why breaking your jaw might actually lead to a better facelift. As always, please rate and review us wherever you are listening. It really does help people know that we exist. Craving more? Here are the links to stay up to date with Re.Plastic Surgery:My Surgeon Says Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mysurgeonsays/)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5nhIWIhzy3OjjebQMiTerQ)Re. Girls Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/re.girls)Re.Plastic Surgery Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/re.plasticsurgery/?hl=en)

Today, we've got facelift guru Dr Richard Bloom on the pod to delve into the mysterious world of facelifts. We chat about the current obsession with the deep plane technique, what recovery is *actually* like after surgery, and whether the results last forever.If there's a topic you'd like us to cover or a guest you are desperate to hear from, then send us a DM or a voice memo over at our new Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mysurgeonsays/)! And leave us a 5 star review wherever you're listening, go on, it'll be fun!Craving more? Here are the links to stay up to date with Re.Plastic Surgery:My Surgeon Says Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mysurgeonsays/)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5nhIWIhzy3OjjebQMiTerQ)Re. Girls Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/re.girls)Re.Plastic Surgery Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/re.plasticsurgery/?hl=en)

Welcome to My Surgeon Says! We’ve had a bit of a facelift so if this has popped up in your podcast feed and you have no idea what’s happening, the podcast formerly known as Keeping It Re.al has rebranded with a new name, look, and slightly different format.We will of course be keeping to our plastic surgery roots and explaining everything from what to expect as a cosmetics patient to niche surgery-specific questions you wouldn’t even know to ask.But we’ll also be broadening our horizons and inviting guests to chat about things like how to style your new body, nutrition tips to both prepare and recover from surgery, and other medical professionals giving us a peek in to their corner of the surgical world.Okay, introductions aside, we’re kicking off with a chatty episode from Richard and Kim so you can learn more about their humble beginnings in an office the size of a closet, the weirdest place Kim has run a marathon, and how Richard may have saved his driving instructor’s life.Please rate and review us wherever you listen so that other people can find our little podcast and I can justify the rebrand to the big bosses.Craving more? Here are the links to stay up to date with Re.Plastic Surgery:My Surgeon Says Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mysurgeonsays/)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5nhIWIhzy3OjjebQMiTerQ)Re. Girls Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/re.girls)Re.Plastic Surgery Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/re.plasticsurgery/?hl=en)If there’s a topic you’d like us to cover, or a guest you’re desperate to hear from, send us a DM or voice memo on our new Instagram @mysurgeonsays – all one word – and you might even feature on the pod.

This week on the podcast, Richard and Kim are running us through the most common mistakes that patients make and how to avoid them. They also tell us about the most important things they learned during their early doctor days and explain the difference between a complication and an actual surgical blunder.As always, if you enjoy this episode, please leave us a five star review wherever you are listening, or share it with somebody who you think would enjoy a peek into the mysterious world of plastic surgery. 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 we're talking twins and more specifically, the impact on the women who birth them. Did you know that the average woman's uterus grows to 500 times its usual size in pregnancy, and that's just single births! Today, Kim and Richard discuss why even though global rates of birth are going down, multiple births are actually increasing. We also cover if it's more likely that you'll need an adominoplasty after giving birth to twins, and if it's possible to still get a good result after doing double the breastfeeding.You'll also hear me spiral in real time as I try to understand when twin mums have time to do literally anything. If you know a twin parent who will enjoy this episode, please share it, and as always, rate and review Keeping It Re.al wherever you listen to podcasts. 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 we're joined by Plastic Surgery Superstar, Dr. Kourosh Tavakoli. Kourosh is based in Sydney and has over 20 years experience in breast and body contouring surgeries. In this episode, Richard and Kourosh revealed just how much disdain other surgeons had for cosmetic surgery 20 years ago.They'd have backs turned on them at conferences and get told they were selfish for taking a medical placement that another doctor could have done something "more worthy" with. They reminisce on advertising in a world of Yellow Pages and discuss how social media has both raised the standards of surgical results, and in the wrong hands, can be used to prey on vulnerable people.It's a great episode and a must listen, especially if you're interested in the politics and intrigue of the surgical world. If you're enjoying Keeping It Re.al, please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts and send this episode to somebody that you think would enjoy a peek into the world of plastic surgery.Craving more? Here are the links to stay up to date with Re.Plastic Surgery:YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5nhIWIhzy3OjjebQMiTerQ)TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_richard_bloom)Re.Plastic Surgery Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/re.plasticsurgery/?hl=en)Re. Girls Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/re.girls)Re.Plastic Surgery Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/re.plasticsurgerymelbourne)

We often have patients coming in complaining about back fat, and quite a lot of the time it's actually not back fat at all, but an excess of loose skin that has become uncomfortable and cumbersome under their clothes.Today, Richard and Kim chat about the best surgeries to address problems on the back. If liposuction alone can be a good solution, and whether CoolSculpting is just a waste of money or not. As always, please chuck our little podcast, a five star review and share it with somebody that you think would enjoy a peek into the world of plastic surgery.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, we’re answering the age old question – what’s the difference between a lower body lift and an abdominoplasty, aka a tummy tuck? Richard and Kim explain what’s involved in each operation, who the ideal candidates are, and what recovery is like for both.This topic is a listener request, proof that if you ask, we will answer! So go on, send us your questions on Instagram and rate us 5 stars wherever you’re listening.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)

The concept of being covered by Medicare for plastic surgery is undeniably confusing. To help, we've recorded a two part series explaining what an item number is, why they exist, and we go through operation by operation to break down who qualifies for the surgeries we perform at RE. If you haven't listened to last week's episode, definitely go there first to get an understanding of how item numbers and private health insurance work for plastic surgery. We also cover all of the qualifiers for breast surgeries in that episode. In this episode, we chat about why conditions primarily affecting women seem to be unfairly targeted, and Richard explains why more surgeries excluded from the MBS could lead to dire consequences for the Australian health system. We also go through the specific qualifiers for Are You Ready? Labiaplasty, loose skin removal, abdominoplasties, lower body lifts, And I lives so enjoy this episode and please share this one or last week's with someone you think it could help.  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)

The concept of being covered by Medicare for plastic surgery is undeniably confusing. To help, we've recorded a two part series explaining what an item number is, why they exist, and we go through operation by operation to break down who qualifies for the surgeries we perform at Re.In this episode, we cover how both the MBS and private health insurance work, what it means to have a purely cosmetic surgery, and we go through the specific qualifiers for breast lifts, breast reductions, breast augmentations, and fat grafting. Definitely listen to this one first for background on how the system works and tune in next week to learn about qualifying for our other surgeries.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, we’ve got a one-on-one chat with Richard to learn more about what makes him tick. We cover a lot, including the proudest moment in his career, something he wished more people knew about plastic surgery, and a memorable moment from his first ever surgery.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, Richard and Kim join me to chat about the dark side of over-investigating normal post-op bumps and twinges. They share some of the most harrowing patient stories we’ve heard on the podcast, explain why seeing patients in person is always the most effective way to diagnose, and break down the most common post-op complaints by operation.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)

We get a lot of questions about post-op garments so here’s a quick little episode answering the FAQs. We chat about whether it’s okay to take your compression garment off in the early weeks after surgery, why surgeons have such differing opinions on their efficacy, and if there’s a limit to how long you should wear your post-op garments.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, we’re talking about spitting sutures, which is when your internal stitches pop up through your skin… not exactly where we want them to be. It’s not as harrowing as it sounds and can often get misdiagnosed as something more nefarious by those not in the know. We explain how common spitting sutures are, how to know if you actually have one, and why we would never prescribe antibiotics just for kicks. 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 we’re talking about breasts bottoming out. Never heard of it? Well, welcome. We go through the technicalities of it all, which patients are more at risk, and why we’d never tell you to stop doing chest workouts at the gym.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)

The world of cosmetic surgery is rife with tricks, dodgy practice, and misleading images so today, Richard and Kim join me to expose the 5 biggest scams in plastic surgery. They explain how to make sure your surgeon is legit now the guidelines have changed, how to spot a suspicious before and after pic, and if high pressure sales tactics are still around.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 pod, we get practical. Richard and Kim chat about the must do’s before going into theatre, which common advice you should actually ignore, and their top tips to ensure surgery goes as smoothly as possible.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 you’re a bit surprised by this topic, you’ve obviously never met Mr Richard Bloom, a man fuelled almost exclusively by data sets. Today, we chat about why the surgeons audit each other’s work, how it started, and how it improves patients’ results.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)