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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Are you in Brisbane and considering Blepharoplasty? In this blog, we share details about both upper eyelid and lower eyelid blepharoplasty, including who is a good candidate and what to expect during recovery. Some of our patients opt for the upper eyelid surgery as the skin is so excessive it’s actually drooping over the eye…
If you’re thinking about having your breast implants taken out, you might be wondering if a breast lift (mastopexy) is necessary after implant removal. Dr Samuel Yang, Plastic & Reconstructive surgeon finds that this decision often depends on patient preferences. Before we discuss the question in greater detail, we’ll briefly explain the type of procedures…