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Encouraging News for Mums: Medicare Services Advisory Committee recommends new MBS item number for Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Surgery to Repair Diastasis Recti

Blog, Medicare RebatesBy admin-bh March 22, 2022

In a positive step forward for mothers with Diastasis Recti after pregnancy, the Medicare Services Advisory Committee (MSAC) has supported the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and publicly recommended that Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tucks) for Rectus Diastasis repair be returned to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS). Abdominoplasty to restore a mother’s torn abdominal muscles by…

Facelift (Meloplasty) Recovery: Your Frequently Asked Questions Answered

BlogBy admin-bh February 24, 2022

If you are considering a facelift (meloplasty), it is vital to understand what is involved in the procedure and what to expect during recovery before making any major decisions. In this blog, experienced Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon, Dr Samuel Yang, has answered several questions he is asked about facelift (meloplasty) recovery. For more information…

Updated Safety Protocols for COVID-19

Blog, COVID-19By admin-bh December 22, 2021

Effective as of 15th December, 2021 The Queensland border reopened on the 13th of December, 2021. In line with these changes, Samuel Yang Plastic Surgery has developed a risk minimisation strategy for attendances to our practice, for the protection of all our patients and staff. Please note that we will continue to operate as usual…

Is Breast Implant Removal Covered by Medicare in Australia?

Blog, Breast Implant Removal, Medicare RebatesBy admin-bh September 30, 2021

In this blog, Dr Samuel Yang and his team discuss options for breast implant removal surgery and when a patient may be entitled to a rebate on their procedure. In recent years, breast implant removal surgery, also called explant surgery, has gained popularity. For some patients, the decision is purely cosmetic and motivated by the…

Will I get a Medicare Rebate for Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammaplasty) Surgery?

Blog, Medicare RebatesBy admin-bh September 21, 2021

Women consider breast reduction surgery for a physical, cosmetic, and psychological reasons, but not everyone will be able to receive a Medicare rebate on their procedure. We’ll discuss eligibility in greater detail in this blog, but firstly we’re going to explain what macromastia is. What is Macromastia? Macromastia is a condition where a person’s breasts…

Is Gynecomastia Surgery Covered By Medicare In Australia?

Blog, GynecomastiaBy admin-bh September 17, 2021

Is Gynecomastia surgery, or a male breast reduction, covered by Medicare in Australia? Simply put, this procedure is a reconstructive operation which means eligible patients are entitled to a Medicare rebate. Dr Yang and his team explain more below. What Is Gynecomastia? Gynaecomastia, also spelled Gynecomastia, is a condition which leads to enlarged, non-cancerous breast…

Blepharoplasty Medicare: Who Qualifies for an Eyelid Surgery Rebate?

Blepharoplasty, Blog, Eyelid Surgery, Medicare RebatesBy admin-bh September 8, 2021

If you have considered eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, you may be wondering if you qualify for a Medicare rebate. Some people are motivated to have this type of surgery for aesthetic reasons, but those who have blepharoplasty because their drooping eyelid skin obstructs their vision may be eligible for a Medicare rebate. To…

Does Medicare Cover Tummy Tucks (Abdominoplasty)?

Blog, Medicare RebatesBy admin-bh August 31, 2021

Would you like to know if a tummy tuck procedure – also known as abdominoplasty – is covered by Medicare? In recent years, the eligibility requirements for a rebate for this type of surgery has changed. In fact, abdominoplasty used to be covered under Medicare for women who required this procedure after childbirth, but this…

How Will My Appointment Be Affected by Queensland’s Lockdown? [August 2021]

Blog, Lockdown UpdatesBy admin-bh August 3, 2021

With South East Queensland’s snap lockdown from 4pm Saturday 31 July being extended to Sunday 8 August, 2021, we’ve put together the below list of Frequently Asked Questions to help address any queries or concerns that you may have about your upcoming appointment or surgery with Dr Samuel Yang. Frequently Asked Questions I have a…

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Brisbane

Abdominoplasty, BlogBy admin-bh July 21, 2021

Would you like to find out more about tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) procedures in Brisbane? Dr Samuel Yang is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and a member of both the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Australian Medical Association, and has extensive experience with abdominoplasty (the medical name for a tummy…

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