Bayside Plastic Surgeon
Dr. David A. Ross FRACS (PLAST)
Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon
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Abdominoplasty may offer both functional and cosmetic benefits

07 11, 2019

Abdominoplasty may offer both functional and cosmetic benefits

Tummy tuck Melbourne

Abdominoplasty, commonly known as a tummy tuck, is one of the more common plastic surgery procedures. For many people, the primary reason for seeking a tummy tuck is cosmetic. They would like to have the flat abdomen that is prized as a sign of health and fitness in our modern society, and have not been able to achieve this through exercise and a healthy lifestyle.

However, this may not be the only benefit of having abdominoplasty. There may also be a functional benefit to having...Read More

Posted on November 7, 2019 By David Ross in
21 10, 2017

What is a Haemangioma in Melbourne?

Haemangiomas are also known as “strawberry marks”. Not truly a birthmark, they most often appear during the first six months of an infant’s life. According to some studies, these benign tumors are more common in girls, and low birth-weight or premature Caucasian infants. If your child has one or more of these growths, you may want to consider treatments options for haemangioma in Melbourne.

Dr. David Ross, plastic and cosmetic surgeon, offers each of his patients a variety of treatment...Read More

Posted on October 21, 2017 By David Ross in
27 06, 2016

Define Your Tummy with the Help of Dr. Ross in Melbourne

Some of our hardest victories take a heavy toll on our bodies. The whole process of pregnancy and childbirth brings amazing change. For an obese person, the time and effort it takes to evolve into a slimmer, healthier individual can be so overwhelming. When the goal is achieved, the sense of accomplishment is priceless.

However, with the blessing of a new baby, and a lighter body comes a new problem. When a large amount of weight is dropped in a short period of time, the risk is greater you will end...Read More

Posted on June 27, 2016 By David Ross in
26 02, 2015

What is the best treatment option to manage Gynaecomastia?

Recently I have been studying the outcomes of my patients undergoing surgery to correct their gynaecomastia conditions, while identifying representative cases to upload on our clinical gallery for the assistance of future patients, who may be considering undergoing this procedure.

In undertaking this review I have been interested in the many different presentations of this condition in the patients I have seen, which have required different surgical approaches to attain a satisfactory outcome and...Read More

Posted on February 26, 2015 By David Ross in
13 02, 2015

Which abdominal contouring procedure is appropriate for me?

This is the commonest question posed by patients when presenting for a consultation wanting to improve their truncal appearance. There are often a number of reasons why truncal and abdominal appearance may have deteriorated, commonly this is after childbirth, either single or multiple pregnancies, lax abdominal musculature due to lack of exercise, extensive weight loss or excessive weight gain or even previous abdominal surgery and scarring.

There are three factors that guide the plastic surgeon in...Read More

Posted on February 13, 2015 By David Ross in
30 10, 2013

Body Contouring Surgery

Body Contouring Surgery involves quite a number of different procedures that are used to shape, contour and lift the body form. It is important when seeking information about body contouring procedures that your surgeon is trained in all body contouring techniques so that the appropriate procedure can offered and undertaken in your situation to achieve the most optimal outcome. There are three main ways that the body contour can be modified surgically.

First, fatty deposits can be removed surgically...Read More

Posted on October 30, 2013 By David Ross in
30 10, 2013

Body Lift

Body Lift is an increasingly requested procedure available to patients who have undergone extensive weight loss. Weight loss may be as a result of diet and exercise alone or as a result of many of the new weight loss surgical procedures that are currently available. The full body lift procedure removes redundant panniculus (skin and subcutaneous fat) from the waistline area in a circumferential fashion. It usually would incorporate an abdominoplasty, lateral thigh and buttock lift resulting in a flatter and...Read More

Posted on October 30, 2013 By David Ross in
30 10, 2013

Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

Abdominoplasty is a very beneficial procedure for patients with an abdominal contour deformity or extensive redundant skin and fat in the abdominal area. It is best to be at optimal body weight when undergoing this procedure as this will allow the most beneficial outcome in the long term.

Dr Ross offers three different abdominoplasty procedures, depending on the patient’s needs. After a body contour assessment an appropriate procedure will be advised. The majority of patients presenting with...Read More

Posted on October 30, 2013 By David Ross in
30 10, 2013

Liposuction

This procedure is most beneficial in the younger patient (less than 45 years) where fatty deposits are isolated and not extensive. In this particular situation significant improvements in contour can be achieved. The surgical procedure usually is performed as a day surgery case under general anaesthesia, although isolated fatty deposits could be removed under local anaesthesia and sedation. As each area of fatty deposit requires about 20 minutes of surgical treatment, a maximum of 6-8 areas can be treated...Read More

Posted on October 30, 2013 By David Ross in
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