Transforming Bodies Podcast

We chat to Paul from Air Physio about an amazing new product that is helping asthmatics breathe easier. Air Physio is also helping other patients with lung conditions, bronchial issues, smokers and a range of other issues and conditions. In the current Covid19 environment, Air Physio is an extremely timely device. This podcast is a must listen for everyone - Air Physio can help clear the air, not...

We caught up with Comedian Bev Killick, to have a conversation about treating incontinence. Incontinence affects up to 13% of Australian men and up to 37% of Australian women (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report, 2006) but these numbers are suggested to be higher - but not everyone admits to the issue or seeks help.

We talk to Dr Ingrid Hopper from the ABDR (Australian Breast Device Registry) and Dr Gillian Farrell, Plastic Surgeon, about why it's so important to make sure your details are included in the ABDR. Recommencement of some elective surgery this week is a timely reminder for anyone considering, or preparing for breast implant surgery, to make sure your surgeon includes you in the registry. This regi...

This morning I did a Covid19 and elective surgery interview with Dr Matthew Peters who is on the council of ASPS and spent the last 24 hours busy working out what it all means. Here's our chat.

I had the opportunity to chat with Sonja Barberich from Sciton regarding the steps Sciton have taken to be able to allow their manufacturing to begin again. Sonja had a major part in the clinical safety plan that allowed this to happen. Here she shares with us some gold about the process, why it had to happen, and how it was planned and seamlessly executed.

I can't tell you how much this podcast resonated with me, especially during these unusual times we are experiencing. I had an opportunity to discuss Pulmonary Hygiene with Nina Bausek, and seriously, it just makes so much sense! Who even knew you could exercise your diaphragm? Not me! And for someone who has been asthmatic all my life the question arises, why have I never been offered the opportun...

Dr Raymond Goh, Specialist Plastic Surgeon, certainly "nose" his noses. Today I had the absolute pleasure to really get inside rhinoplasty with Dr Raymond Goh from Valley Plastic Surgery. So if you've ever considered having a nose-job or want to know the difference between a functional rhinoplasty and a cosmetic rhinoplasty, this is the podcast for you - all about functional rhinoplasty and cosmet...

I had no idea this service existed until I somehow came across Blue Collar Beauty founder Michelle Emmick. In this podcast Michelle shares with us what her role is and seriously, we are so keen to get this in Australia. Stay tuned!

Jodi was around 25 when she initially got her saline implants. She had them replaced with bigger silicone implants a little further down the track but says she wasn't necessarily happy with the increased size and says "they were uncomfortable at times". She eventually realised she wanted to have them removed. Jodi had her implant removal and fat transfer to shape and balance them with Dr Allan Kal...

Liza had wanted a breast reduction for as long as she can remember. From early puberty Liza says her breasts just seemed to get bigger and bigger. It caused problems with her shoulders, back and neck and she finally decided to have a reduction. Liza had a bilateral breast reduction with Dr Craig Rubinstein from Coco Ruby Plastic Surgery and loves her results.

Join us today when we catch up with Kayla just 6 weeks after her body reconstruction. Kayla's has recovered amazingly well and was back at works 3 weeks after her surgery! This is unbelievable to me. Come and have a listen to what helped Kayla with her recovery and how great she's feeling today.

Kayla is about to embark on a complete body reconstruction journey after losing over 40kgs. Her procedures include a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), breast reduction, and liposuction. We will be following her journey, here's Part 1 before she's even had her surgery. See how she's feeling, what she's doing to prepare her mind and her body before surgery.

Dr Anthony Youn is a Plastic Surgeon from the USA and has recently published a book. Dr Youn is a little different from most plastic surgeons in that he has some more holistic views on health. Dr Youn has some amazing stories about why he got into plastic and reconstructive surgery and why he moved to cosmetic surgery. Dr Youn provides information on his website for everything from lifestyle choic...

We chat to Anita East, a Cosmetic Nurse Practitioner, who explains the difference between a Nurse or a Nurse Practitioner who is required to do additional training. This is an essential podcast for any patient to understand what qualifications or experience they should expect from their practitioner, and to understand who is legally able to prescribe certain cosmetic medicines such as fillers, etc...

We chat to Dr Joseph Rizk, Plastic Surgeon, about the breast explant procedure which is becoming much more popular in recent years. Removing implants is a common option for women concerned about ALCL, wanting to replace their implants with fat transfer, having issues with their implants or the implants just no longer fitting in with their lifestyle. Dr Rizk recently performed an explant surgery on...

We caught up with Dr Jake Sloane from Inside Aesthetics Podcast at the recent Aesthetics 2019 conference to chat about why he loves the aesthetics industry; injectables in particular, and why he loves being a trainer and key opinion leader in such a progressive industry.

We caught up with Dr Arthur Swift from Arthur Swift Plastic Surgery in Montreal Canada at the recent Aesthetics 2019 conference to chat about his favourite non-surgical treatments and products for injectables and fillers. Dr Swift explains how different fillers have different qualities and often need to be used in different ways.

We chat with Dr Shagun Aggarwal about Tummy Tucks, Abdominoplasty and Mummy Makeovers. Tummy tucks after pregnancy are common to remove loose skin and repair muscle separation. A tummy tuck can help a woman regain her body and core strength after pregnancy and childbirth and Dr Aggarwal talks us through what happens to a woman's body during the process of carrying a baby, especially after multiple...

Mitchell Drinkard from Skinceuticals. Owned by Loreal, Skinceuticals was released into the market about 20 years ago, and today Mitchell Drinkard explains the range as well as a little intro about the new D.O.S.E. Serum released into Australia.

Stephanie shares her massive weight loss journey which led to her extended corset abdominoplasty and breast reduction with Dr Pouria Moradi. Stephanie says it was when her and her husband were trying for a baby that she decided she needed to lose some weight. However, after losing 16kg Stephanie fell pregnant with triplets and put her weight loss on hold. A couple of years after her children were...

We recently caught up with Dr Shagun Aggarwal, Plastic Surgery from Mode Plastic Surgery in Sydney. They have 5 locations around Australia and with a focus on the patient, Mode offer beautiful professional spaces with all reconstructive and cosmetic treatments and procedures available. We chat about how Dr Aggarwal came to offer such a wide range of services from injectables to facelifts and every...

We chat to Liz after her brow lift with Dr Terrence Scamp, Plastic Surgeon based on at Esteem Medispa on the Gold Coast QLD. Liz had an endoscopic brow lift, upper blepharoplasty and some fat grafting (taken from her tummy and transferred to her face). Liz says her heavier lids were making it difficult to put on eye make-up and was suffering from headaches and migraines, which disappeared after he...

We talk to Dr Garry Cussell from Rejuvenation Clinics about all the non-surgical options for facial slimming and facial contouring including injectables, Ultrasound energies, lasers, radiofrequency devices and more. We talk about enhancing cheekbones, replacing volume, tightening and lifting the skin, tightening jowls and all the other issues associated with ageing.

We caught up with the esteemed Dr Jack Zoumaras to chat about the High SMAS Facelift, the topic of his presentation at the recent 42nd ASAPS Conference in Brisbane. Dr Zoumaras says his priority is making his patients happy, and his focus on striving for perfection keeps him always asking how he can do better. Dr Zoumaras says it's important for surgeons to constantly innovate and adjust their tec...

We caught up with Dr Gina Messiha from Ocean Cosmetics in Perth WA at the recent Australian Society of Cosmetic Dermatologist's Symposium to chat about why it's important to choose a practitioner committed to continuous learning. In an industry that is continually changing, if your practitioner is not keeping up with the latest information, technology, devices and techniques they can't offer you t...