Transforming Bodies Podcast

Factor4 is the next-generation skin needling, using your own blood and spinning it to create a super growth naturally charged serum to rejuvenate, revitalise and get younger looking skin. Dr Bill Lyon loves the results his patients are getting from Factor4 and talks to us about why it's so effective.

I recently visited Canada and one of the highlights was visiting Canadian Plastic Surgeon Dr Wayne Perron. If the name sounds familiar you'll be right - he's the father of Brisbane Plastic Surgeon Dr Justin Perron. It was an absolute delight to chat with Dr Perron (senior) about the world of plastic surgery in Canada. The landscape is so different there as there is no private health. I also got to...

Trish speaks to Kerren from Brisbane Plastic Surgery, home to Plastic Surgeon Dr Philip Richardson about a new initiative they are leading called BRAS - Breast Review After Surgery. Kerren says this is about women taking ownership of the health of their breasts and implants and having regular checks to ensure they are of optimum health.

Dermaplaning has got to be the most popular and growing non-surgical treatment of 2018. Trish chats to Kate Pryor from Aura Clinic and Spa in Broken Hill, Adelaide about why this is one of her favourite treatments, what it can achieve and why patients are loving it too.

Yvonne had tried to lose weight for years and finally had gastric sleeve surgery which enabled her to lose a massive amount of weight. She then had several excess skin removal procedures with Dr Matthew Peters, Plastic Surgeon in Brisbane, QLD. Yvonne says her journey has saved her life and given her renewed energy to spend with her grandchildren. This is an inspiring patient story.

Donna's journey started about 4 years ago when her and her husband were trying to fall pregnant. Obese her whole life, Donna realised she had to lose the weight. She shares her massive weight loss and subsequent excess skin removal journey with us. Her multiple procedures with Dr Amira Sanki include breast augmentation, brachioplasty and tummy tuck.

There are quite a few different types of semi-permanent fillers on the market, it can be hard to know what's what. Dr Oates helps us understand how they work, the difference between them and what they are used for.

Patient safety has been front and centre of the cosmetic medicine industry this year which is where it should be. Trish chats with Dr Molton about the state of the industry, consumer confusion when it comes to practitioner qualifications, patient safety and making informed decisions.

Dr Phil Richardson talks about being a busy plastic surgeon, what he specialises in, and how he juggles a busy plastic surgery practice with 4 children ranging in ages from 11 months to 15 years, how camping keeps him grounded, and much more!

Dr Jeremy Hunt talks to Trish at the Recent Breast Masters Symposium 2018 about the importance of continous learning for surgeons to provide better results for patients. The best surgeons are the ones who never stop learning and updating their skill set and technique for the best aesthetic results.

Artiste Plastic Surgery and Medispa, led by Plastic Surgeon Dr Jack Zoumaras, is known for being one of the best medispas around. Nurse Tania from Artiste chatted to Trish at the recent Breast Masters Symposium about why they're got such a loyal following of patients, a bit about the different treatments they offer and what they can treat.

Sue had always had large breasts and with a bra size of 20HH her breasts were weighing her down, literally. They affected her weight, her ability to find and wear certain clothes, and her lifestyle. After Sue's sister went to a conference that Dr Craig Rubinstein from CSFWM was attending, Sue finally booked her surgery and had a breast reduction - it's changed her life in so many ways and she look...

Trish caught up with Dr Rohit Kumar at the recent Breast Masters Symposium 2018 where Australian surgeons get together to learn, share and discuss all things breast surgery, from the latest techniques to the tried, trued and tested. Dr Kumar discusses why patients need to be vigilant in choosing a good surgeon the first time, and how a large number of his patients are patients needing reconstructi...

Dr Anand Deva is a plastic surgeon passionate about promoting patient safety, empowering the patient to make the right decisions, ensuring the patient is completely informed and consenting, and helping patients understand that it's worth waiting for the right surgeon to get the right results from what can be life changing surgery.

I actually first met Dr Johnny a few years ago and so was really happy to meet up with him at the recent Breast Masters Symposium. As well as being a genuinely lovely person, Dr Johnny now has a busy, well-respected Sydney practice and is a sought after plastic surgeon with a special interest in aesthetic and breast reconstructive plastic surgery, facelift surgery and tummy tuck surgery, as well a...

We're so excited that Amanda has been sharing her plastic surgery journey with us. As well as allowing us to video her actual surgery, Amanda also had a chat with me about her experience. This is one of my favourite podcasts this year so this is a must-listen.

Interplast are an amazing charity who do some lifechanging work in less fortunate countries, providing plastic surgery to those who need it most. Trish caught up with Interplast CEO Prue Ingram at the recent Breast Masters Symposium 2018 to catch up with the latest news on what Interplast are up to.

I met some amazing surgeons at Breast Masters 2018 and celebrity US surgeon Dr Christian Subbio was truly a pleasure. He is known as an artist for good reason. I had an awesome chat with him about getting the best results for patients.

Dr Mark Hanikeri's practice has grown significantly over the last few years, most of it through word-of-mouth, and I caught up with him at the recent Breast Masters 2018 to ask him about taking on more difficult cases, his charity work, and why keeping his skills up to date is essential to his success. Dr Hanikeri is a genuinely lovely surgeon and I absolutely loved catching up with him.

I had a chat with Dr Raymond Goh from Valley Plastic Surgery in Brisbane about how breast augmentation techniques and implants have changed and why it's important to understand how to implement the right technique for the right patient to get best results. Breast augmentation is more complex than you might think...

Trish caught up with Dr Craig Layt at the Breast Masters Symposium 2018 to chat about modern day breast augmentation options and techniques. Different implants, implant positions, breast augmentation techniques suit different patients, and understanding how they all work will help ensure the patient gets the best results possible.

Trish caught up with Dr Patrick Briggs, Specialist Plastic Surgeon, at the recent Breastmasters Symposium 2018 to chat about the complexities of Breast Augmentation with implants. Despite the fact that it's an extremely popular procedure around the world today, breast augmentation carries with it some potentially serious risks and shouldn't be entered into lightly.

Trish caught up with Dr Phil Richardson at the recent Breastmasters Symposium 2018 to chat about why he exclusively uses Motiva Implants in his practice.

Lauren did the hard work and lost all her excess weight but was then left with loose skin. She had a tummy tuck with Dr Marcus Pyragius in Adelaide, a breast augmentation with Dr Pouria Moradi in Sydney and a butt lift with Dr Justin Perron in Brisbane.

In the last five years the Brazilian Butt Lift and butt fat transfer has become one of the most popular cosmetic procedures, however it has also been identified as one of the most dangerous. Dr Jayson Oates discusses this worrying trend.