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    BODY LIFT SURGERY

    OVERVIEW

    Age, combined with weight fluctuation, can cause skin excess particularly in the lower body and abdomen. 
    Surgery to remove excess skin around the lower trunk, buttock and outer thigh regions in a single stage is termed a “Body Lift”. If treatment of the inner thighs is required, this can be done at a second operation six weeks after the Body Lift.

    The primary goal of a Body Lift is to address the body contour in patients with flaccid or loose skin as their primary problem. This procedure can be combined with some liposuction and fat re-draping to give a smoother appearance to an individual.
    The Body Lift can produce a dramatic change in skin tightness or skin tone that cannot be matched by the skin retraction that occurs with superficial or deep liposuction alone.

     

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    Who is the best Candidate for Body Lift Surgery?

    Body Lift is a suitable procedure for men and women of all ages who have excess skin in the abdomen, buttock and thigh region, with contour irregularity. Liposuction alone in these individuals would address contour irregularity, however produce even more excess skin with an unsatisfactory cosmetic result. Body Lift is often used in individuals who have lost large amounts of weight and whose skin has not retracted fully with the weight loss. It will correct a droopy abdomen, buttock and upper thigh region, however it must be noted that Body Lift is not a procedure for weight reduction, rather to address excess skin and contour irregularity.
    If you are considering Body Lift, you can expect a considerable change in your abdominal, upper thigh and buttock regions. 

    WHAT TO EXPECT

    You will need to obtain a referral from your General Practitioner, regardless of whether surgery is performed for cosmetic or medical reasons.

    Medical patients: If performed for medical reasons, a Body Lift can attract Medicare rebates. A percentage of your Surgeon’s, Anaesthetist’s and Hospital fees may then be claimed from both Medicare and your private health fund if you have cover. 

    Criteria for medicare eligibility includes: 

    • Loss of a significant amount of weight (5 Body Mass Index points) and
      • Suffering from a skin conditino due to excess skin (eg irritation, rashes) and have unsuccessfully tried non-surgical treatments for at least three months;
      • Excess skin and/or fat interferes with daily activities; and 
      • Weight has been stable for at least six months.

    Medical patients only require one consultation, where you will be assessed for suitability based on your individual needs, expectations, suitability and your body and skin structure. Be frank in your discussion and remember to mention any relevant medical history and medications that you are taking and if you are a smoker.

    Following this consultation, you will be able to speak further with our Cosmetic Consultants, who are very experienced in the cosmetic field and discuss any issues with them.

    Cosmetic patients: If performed for cosmetic reasons, you will require two consultations at our Practice. At the initial consultation, you will undertake an assessment for Body Dysmorphia, a condition causing intense focus, shame and anxiety over perceived body defects. At this appointment you will also be given the paperwork for your possible surgery and go through this with our practitioner, discussing the procedure and associated risks and recovery requirements. Be frank in your discussions and remember to mention any medications that you are taking and whether or not you are a smoker.

    At your second consultation, your Surgeon will assess you for surgery based on your individual needs, expectations, suitability and your body and skin structure. Following this consultation, you will be able to speak further with our Cosmetic Consultants, who are very experienced in the cosmetic field and discuss any issues with them.

    SURGERY

    The Body Lift procedure is several surgical techniques merged into a single procedure. The aim of the procedure is to reattach the superficial fascial tissues to bony structures, thus lifting the underlying structures. The skin and outer layers of tissue can then be elevated, excess skin excised and a more contour efficient result produced. This procedure may be combined with Liposuction for an enhanced contouring.

    RISK

    All surgery carries some uncertainty and risk. When performed by a qualified Plastic Surgeon, who is trained in this surgery, the risks are generally lowered. Your Surgeon will discuss risks associated with your procedure during your consultation, and this information can also be found in your Informed Consent paperwork.

    Specific risks and complications associated with Body Lift surgery include infection, which can be treated with antibiotics; wound breakdown; scarring; haematoma (a collection of fluid under the skin), which may require drainage; skin necrosis; nerve loss; pain; and asymmetry. While uncommon, further surgery may be needed, such as drainage of haematoma, scar revision, or treatment of unforeseeable complications. 

    AFTER SURGERY – recovery

    Body Lift is invasive surgery and has a significant recovery timeframe and limitations and aftercare requirements. You will have an opportunity to discuss recovery expectations with your Surgeon at your Consultation and will receive detailed information prior to surgery in your Informed Consent paperwork.

    You will need to organise a responsible adult carer to take care of you in the first one to two weeks following your Surgery. This person will need to take you home from the Hospital and assist you in traveling to and from your nursing appointments, as well as assist in your general care at home.

    Follow-up care and wound checks are performed by our nursing staff at our rooms on a regular basis in the post-operative stage. You will have drains near the incision line on either side, both front and back and will be assessed by your Surgeon and nursing staff for removal. Bandages and pads will be on for the first 24 hours and will be removed or changed by Nursing staff. Dressings must be kept dry until told otherwise. 

    Following your procedure your pain may vary from moderate to severe and will be managed by painkillers prescribed by your Surgeon. This is likely to be most severe for the first four to five days and you may have difficulty standing up. Your abdomen, buttocks and thighs will be swollen and bruised in the post-operative period. The degree of bruising will vary from mild to severe. You may also have significant nausea and trouble sleeping, both of which can be medically treated.

    A carer will be needed in the first week to two weeks once you are discharged – for transport, medication management as well as your general care. You will not be able to lift or strain at all for at least four to six weeks and should wait for clearance from your Surgeon before resuming exercise programmes.  

    A supportive girdle may be supplied by our office if required. This may need to be worn for six weeks post-operatively. 

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      Dr. Michael Klaassen’s Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery career spans over three decades. In 2023, he was awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit in recognition of his dedication to plastic and reconstructive surgery. Throughout his career, he has not only treated countless patients but has also actively contributed to the academic side of the profession, authoring research papers, books, and developing products aimed at enhancing surgical outcomes. He is passion for supporting the plastic surgery discipline has seen him develop an Advanced Course in Breast Reduction Surgery, undertake examiner responsibilities for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, co-convene the Pacific Islands Surgeons Flap Course at the University of Tasmania, and hold the position of Director of Surgical Skills at the University of Auckland’s Advanced Clinical Skills Centre. In addition to his own work in private practice, Dr. Klaassen has volunteer internationally with Interplast, a non-profit organisation providing life-changing surgery in Asia Pacific regions with limited or non-existent access to quality surgical care.

      Dr Klaassen brings his his vast experience in various aspects of plastic surgery, including skin cancer management, to the Queensland Plastic Rooms on a monthly basis.

      Dr. Mark Vucak

      M.B., B.S.(W.A), F.R.A.C.S

      Degrees & Training

      The University of Western Australia – Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery 1983.
      Emory University – Resident in Plastic Surgery 1993 – 1994.

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      The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons – Plastic & Reconstruction

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      The Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons

      Dr Mark Vucak has been working as a private Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon for 30-years, opening Queensland Plastic Surgery 1994. During this time, he’s performed over 35,000 procedures, including more than 5,000 Breast Augmentations.

      Dr Vucak completed his Bachelor Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery degree at the University of Western Australia in 1983. He went on to undertake four years of general surgery training, followed by four years of specialist plastic surgery training. He went on to complete a cosmetic fellowship at Emory University and Hospital in Atlanta, where he learned under the guidance of six of America’s leading plastic surgeons.

      Dr Vucak takes a holistic approach to patient care. It’s this approach to medicine that led to him opening Chrysalis Medispa, offering a range of modern skincare products and treatments to help North Queenslanders look after their skin.

      In addition to his busy practice schedule, Dr Vucak has taught medical students and interns throughout his surgical career and regularly attends national and international plastic surgery conferences and educational programmes to stay up-to-date with the latest learnings and techniques in the industry.

      Outside of the hospital theatre, Dr Vucak is a proud father, an avid chess player, and likes to stay active through kayaking, having represented Australia in the World Championships for canoeing during his time at university.

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      Dr Malcolm Linsell

      BSc, MBBS, FRACS, MS

      Degrees & Training

      Bachelor of Science 1975 Monash University
      Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery 1979 Monash University
      Masters of Surgery 1995 Monash University

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      FRACS: Royal Australasian College of Surgeons – Plastic and Reconstructive 1991

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      ASAPS: Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
      ASAPS: American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
      ISAPS: International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons

      Malcolm has a rich heritage in the Salvation Army and wanting to ‘make a difference’ has been at his core for many years. At the age of 13, he was inspired to become a Plastic Surgeon following a Plastic Surgical procedure performed on his hand.

      Almost 25 years later, he graduated as a Plastic Surgeon becoming a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS). He studied at Monash University, initially attaining a Bachelor of Science (BSc) before attaining the basic medical degree, a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and a subsequent Masters of Surgery (MS).

      Malcolm spends time to listen and fully understand his patient’s desires before discussing the expected outcome, so that every patient feels heard and fully informed.
      Malcolm has recently published his first book, An Ordinary Man, An Extraordinary Life, which parallels his own life with that of one of his patients, Wesley Koni, the story of which was screened on 60 Minutes.
      Malcolm is married to Dr Kim Carr, a dentist in Sydney and together they have 4 adult children.

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