Body
What happens to stretch marks after a tummy tuck?
A tummy tuck removes a section of skin from the lower abdomen, so the stretch marks living in it leave with it. What happens to the marks above the navel, and the scar you take on in exchange.
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Notes from the rooms of Dr Kishen Nara.
Articles, regulatory updates and reflections written for patients considering cosmetic medical procedures in Melbourne, Tasmania or Adelaide.
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Pre-surgery
Travelling overseas for hymen repair — the questions to ask first
An honest plain-language patient-protection guide for anyone considering hymen repair overseas. Accreditation, follow-up access, language, recovery logistics, and what happens if there is a complication 5,000 km from home.
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Post-surgery
Can fat come back to the same area years after liposuction?
The fat cells removed do not regrow, but the ones left behind can still enlarge. What actually changes in a treated area over five, ten and twenty years, and which changes are not fat at all.
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Post-surgery
Why some hymen repair procedures need revision — and how to lower the chance
An honest plain-language guide to revision after hymen repair in Australia. The wound-healing variables that affect outcome, the role of the six-week rest period, and the practical steps that lower (but never eliminate) the chance of needing further work.
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Pre-surgery
What our before-and-after labiaplasty results show — and what they do not
An honest plain-language guide to reading a labiaplasty gallery. The anatomical variation, healing timeframes, photographic limits, and what to ask at consultation that a still image cannot answer.
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Pre-surgery
Medicare and labiaplasty — when (and why) it does not apply
An honest plain-language guide to Medicare and labiaplasty in Australia. Why elective cosmetic labiaplasty is not rebated, the narrow symptomatic pathway that may attract a Medicare item, and how that assessment actually works.
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Pre-surgery
Payment options for labiaplasty in Melbourne — what to expect
An honest plain-language guide to paying for labiaplasty in Melbourne. RevAesthetic does not run in-house payment plans — here is what is available, what is not, and the questions worth asking before you sign anything.
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Body
Tummy tuck in Melbourne — what affects the price quoted at consultation
What actually changes the cost of a tummy tuck in Melbourne — extent of muscle separation, skin laxity, hospital stay, whether liposuction is combined. Honest plain-language guide for post-pregnancy patients.
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Intimate
Hymen repair cost in Australia — what is included, what is not
A plain-language note on what hymen repair actually costs in Australia — the line items in a written quote, why ranges are wide, what Medicare does not cover, and why a same-day price is a warning sign.
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Intimate
Penile augmentation cost in Australia — what is included, what is not
A plain-language note on what penile augmentation actually costs in Australia — the line items in a written quote, why ranges are wide, and why a same-day price is a warning sign.
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Intimate
Penile girth augmentation in Australia — prescription medication, fat graft, and what each one involves
A plain-language guide to penile girth augmentation in Australia — a prescription medication that may increase volume, autologous fat graft, why surgical girth procedures are not offered here, and how the decision is made at consultation.
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Intimate
Labiaplasty in Melbourne — what the price actually covers
A plain-language breakdown of what a labiaplasty quote in Melbourne actually includes — surgical fee, anaesthetic, theatre, follow-up — and why a low quote is usually a warning sign rather than a saving.
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Post-surgery
Tummy tuck recovery — week by week through three months
An honest, week-by-week recovery timeline after abdominoplasty in Melbourne. Drain management, scar care, exercise return, and the difficult weeks 2 and 3 that nobody talks about.
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Breast
Cost of breast augmentation in Melbourne — what changes the final figure
What actually moves the cost of a breast augmentation in Melbourne — implant choice, placement, anaesthesia, whether a lift is combined, and the line items in a written quote.
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Body
Liposuction in Melbourne — what the cost actually includes
A plain-language breakdown of liposuction pricing in Melbourne — surgical fee, anaesthetic, theatre, garment, follow-up — and why a single number out of context is rarely a useful comparison.
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Intimate
Hymen repair in Australia — what the procedure actually involves
A plain-language, culturally sensitive walk-through of what hymenoplasty in Australia actually involves — the surgical technique, the regulatory framework, the privacy considerations, and what to expect at consultation.
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Post-surgery
Liposuction recovery — week by week, what is realistic
An honest week-by-week recovery timeline after liposuction in Melbourne. Garment, swelling, exercise return, and the slow reveal of the final shape over three to six months.
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Post-surgery
Recovery from breast augmentation — what the first six weeks actually feel like
A realistic week-by-week guide to recovery after breast augmentation in Melbourne. Chest-band wear, driving return, exercise restrictions, and the emotional honest notes from the first six weeks.
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Intimate
Hymen repair in Australia — what the procedure actually involves
A plain-language walk-through of hymenoplasty in Australia — the surgical technique, the regulatory framework, recovery, and what to expect at consultation.
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Body
Lipo 360 in Melbourne — what gets treated and what does not
The anatomy of a 360 liposuction — circumferential trunk reshaping, why it is not a weight-loss procedure, who is suited and who is not.
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Breast
Breast augmentation in Melbourne — choosing implant size honestly
How implant size is actually decided at consultation — tissue check, frame width, soft tissue thickness, and lifestyle — written for patients researching breast augmentation.
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Pre-surgery
Labiaplasty Consultation — What to Bring, What to Ask
A plain-language guide to a labiaplasty consultation: what to expect on the day, what to bring with you, and the questions worth asking before you commit to anything.
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Post-surgery
Labiaplasty Recovery — Week by Week
An honest week-by-week note on what labiaplasty recovery may look like — what is generally expected, what varies between patients, and what to do if something concerns you.
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Pre-surgery
Hymen Repair Consultation — What Happens
Plainly written: what a hymen repair consultation involves, who is in the room, and what the assessment covers — written for patients who have never asked another doctor about this.
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Post-surgery
Hymen Repair Recovery — What is Normal, What is Not
A plain-language guide to hymen repair recovery — what is generally expected, what varies, and the signs that warrant a phone call to the rooms.
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Pre-surgery
Hymen Repair — Cultural and Personal Context
Many patients carry cultural, religious or personal context into a hymen repair conversation. A respectful note on how we listen, and on the patient autonomy principle that always applies.
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Pre-surgery
Nipple Inversion Correction — When to Operate, and When Not
Inverted nipples are common — present in under 9% of the population. A plain-language guide to when correction is appropriate, when it isn't, and what the published evidence shows.
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Intimate
Labiaplasty in Melbourne — Beyond Labia Reduction
SAP (selective anatomic preservation) labiaplasty by Dr Kishen Nara — techniques, considerations and what to expect.
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Pre-surgery
Choosing the Right Cosmetic Doctor in Melbourne
Five considerations when choosing a cosmetic doctor — qualifications, communication, consultations and result imagery.
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News & information
Medical Board: Higher-Risk Cosmetic Guidelines
What the Medical Board of Australia's advanced guidelines for higher-risk non-surgical procedures mean for patients.
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Body
Three Liposuction Procedures in Melbourne
Liposuction of the thighs, abdomen and waist — three areas Dr Kishen Nara works on in Melbourne.
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News & information
Cosmetic Surgery in Tasmania — ABC Radio
Dr Kishen Nara on ABC Hobart Radio about cosmetic medicine in Tasmania.
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News & information
NSW Health: Suspected Unregulated Anti-Wrinkles
NSW Health update on suspected botulism cases linked to unregulated anti-wrinkle injections.
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News & information
Cosmetic Injectables — Beauty Treatment Update
Cosmetic injectables regulation in Australia and what patients should know.
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Post-surgery
Five Recovery Strategies After Labiaplasty
Five considered post-operative strategies after labiaplasty in Melbourne and Tasmania.
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Post-surgery
Does Eyelid Surgery Help with Driving?
How blepharoplasty can affect vision and driving — proprioception, visual fields and recovery.
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News & information
TGA Update on Vaginal Rejuvenation Treatments
TGA findings on energy-based devices for vaginal rejuvenation.
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Post-surgery
Five Recovery Tips After Liposuction in Summer
Practical recovery tips for liposuction patients in the Australian summer.
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Face
A Guide to Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
What blepharoplasty involves, suitability assessment, and recovery considerations.
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Breast
Three Recommendations for Breast Implant Surgery
Three practical recommendations from Dr Kishen Nara on breast augmentation in Melbourne.
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News & information
TGA Update on Cosmetic Injections
TGA rules on cosmetic injectables — botox, dermal fillers and facial injectables in Australia.
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Intimate
Understanding Labiaplasty in Melbourne
Plain-English notes on labiaplasty psychology, suitability and what a tailored consultation involves.
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Non-surgical
Non-Operative Treatment for Arthritis
Non-operative options including platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for arthritis-related joint pain.
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Breast
Just Breast Implants?
An editorial guide for anyone new to breast implants — what to ask, why training matters, honest cautions about size, and how to choose a doctor who has taken time to understand you.
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Body
Liposuction Melbourne — 5 Things to Consider
Five plain-English considerations before liposuction in Melbourne or Tasmania.
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Pre-surgery
My Body, My Choice
A reflection on patient autonomy and informed decision-making in cosmetic medicine.
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