Is There an Invisible Arm Lift? Scars, Options and What Is Realistic
Why an arm lift always leaves a scar, the options that exist, and how the scar is looked after.
Plastic Surgery Articles by Dr Rohit Kumar
Articles written by Dr Rohit Kumar, specialist plastic surgeon, on body contouring after weight loss, breast and body surgery, costs and Medicare, and recovery. Each article links to the procedure page and guide for the topic.
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- Breast surgery
- Body surgery
- Costs and Medicare
- Recovery and safety
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Will Medicare Cover My Plastic Surgery in Australia?Medicare does not cover cosmetic surgery, but it does contribute to some plastic surgery when specific criteria are met, such as skin removal after major weight loss, breast reduction for symptoms, and…Read the articlePreparing Your Body for Body Contouring Surgery After Massive Weight Loss: What Dr Kumar Checks Before SurgeryPreparation starts months before surgery: a minimum of three months of stable weight, protein, iron and vitamin levels checked and corrected, no nicotine in any form for eight weeks before and after,…Read the articleHow to Support Good Wound Healing After Surgery: What to ExpectMost surgical wounds close within two to three weeks, but scars keep maturing for 12 to 18 months. Healing is helped by stopping nicotine, eating enough protein, keeping dressings dry and following…Read the article
After weight loss
Is There an Invisible Arm Lift? Scars, Options and What Is RealisticNo arm lift is truly invisible. Removing loose skin from the arm always leaves a scar. Dr Kumar places it so that it is not visible from the front and stays hidden…Read the articlePreparing Your Body for Body Contouring Surgery After Massive Weight Loss: What Dr Kumar Checks Before SurgeryPreparation starts months before surgery: a minimum of three months of stable weight, protein, iron and vitamin levels checked and corrected, no nicotine in any form for eight weeks before and after,…Read the articleArm & Thigh Lifts After Massive Weight Loss: What to ExpectArm and thigh lifts remove loose skin left after major weight loss. An arm lift leaves a scar on the upper arm, placed so that it is not visible from the front,…Read the article
Breast surgery
Areola Reduction Cost: Medicare and What to ExpectThe cost of areola reduction depends on whether it is done on its own or with other breast surgery, the anaesthetic and the hospital. On its own it is usually performed for…Read the articleThe Preserve Technique Arrives in Australia: A Tissue-Preserving Approach to Breast AugmentationThe Preserve technique places a Motiva implant above the muscle, without a drain. It suits a defined range of implant sizes and patients with enough breast tissue to cover the implant. It…Read the articleTips for Choosing the Right Breast Surgery TechniqueThe main breast operations are augmentation, lift, reduction, implant removal or revision, and fat grafting, alone or combined. Which suits you depends on whether the concern is volume, position, size or a…Read the articleChoosing the Right Breast Procedure for YouImplants differ in fill, shape, surface, size and position. The right choice depends on your tissue, frame and goals, and every implant involves trade-offs, including the likelihood of further surgery during your…Read the articleBreast Lift vs Breast Augmentation: Understanding the Differences and Choosing the Right Procedure for YouA breast lift raises and reshapes a breast that has dropped; an augmentation adds volume. If the nipple sits at or below the crease under the breast, an implant alone will not…Read the article
Body surgery
Post-Pregnancy Body: What Options You HaveAfter pregnancy the common changes are separated abdominal muscles, loose skin and breasts that have lost volume or dropped. Options include abdominoplasty with muscle repair, a breast lift with or without implants,…Read the articleHow Does Liposuction Work? Process and BenefitsLiposuction removes fat through small incisions using a thin cannula after the area is infiltrated with fluid. It reshapes areas of stubborn fat in people close to a stable weight, but it…Read the article
Costs and Medicare
Will Medicare Cover My Plastic Surgery in Australia?Medicare does not cover cosmetic surgery, but it does contribute to some plastic surgery when specific criteria are met, such as skin removal after major weight loss, breast reduction for symptoms, and…Read the articleIntroduction to LiposuctionThe cost of liposuction depends on the number of areas, the operating time, the anaesthetic and the hospital. Liposuction for appearance has no Medicare item, so health funds do not contribute and…Read the article
Recovery and safety
How to Support Good Wound Healing After Surgery: What to ExpectMost surgical wounds close within two to three weeks, but scars keep maturing for 12 to 18 months. Healing is helped by stopping nicotine, eating enough protein, keeping dressings dry and following…Read the articleHow to Choose a Plastic Surgeon & What to AvoidCheck the Ahpra register for specialist registration in surgery – plastic surgery, and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Then look for surgery in accredited hospitals, clear information about risks,…Read the article
Guides, questions and next steps
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Procedure guidesFrequently asked questionsRequest a call backAll surgery carries risk and individual results vary. Read the risks and considerations of surgery. Dr Rohit Kumar (MED0001630444), specialist plastic surgeon.
Areola Reduction Cost: Medicare and What to Expect
What areola reduction costs, when Medicare applies, and what the operation and recovery involve.
Preparing Your Body for Body Contouring Surgery After Massive Weight Loss: What Dr Kumar Checks Before Surgery
Written by Dr Rohit Kumar, specialist plastic surgeon (MED0001630444). Last reviewed October 2026. In short: Preparation starts months before surgery: a minimum of three months of stable weight, protein, iron and vitamin levels checked and corrected, no nicotine in any form for eight weeks before and after, blood sugar under control, and help at home … Read more
The Preserve Technique Arrives in Australia: A Tissue-Preserving Approach to Breast Augmentation
Written by Dr Rohit Kumar, specialist plastic surgeon (MED0001630444). Last reviewed October 2026. In short: The Preserve technique places a Motiva implant above the muscle, without a drain. It suits a defined range of implant sizes and patients with enough breast tissue to cover the implant. It does not lift or reshape a breast that … Read more
Post-Pregnancy Body: What Options You Have
Written by Dr Rohit Kumar, specialist plastic surgeon (MED0001630444). Last reviewed October 2026. In short: After pregnancy the common changes are separated abdominal muscles, loose skin and breasts that have lost volume or dropped. Options include abdominoplasty with muscle repair, a breast lift with or without implants, and liposuction, alone or in combination. Medicare item … Read more
Arm & Thigh Lifts After Massive Weight Loss: What to Expect
Written by Dr Rohit Kumar, specialist plastic surgeon (MED0001630444). Last reviewed October 2026. In short: Arm and thigh lifts remove loose skin left after major weight loss. An arm lift leaves a scar on the upper arm, placed so that it is not visible from the front, and usually needs one night in hospital; a … Read more
How to Support Good Wound Healing After Surgery: What to Expect
Written by Dr Rohit Kumar, specialist plastic surgeon (MED0001630444). Last reviewed October 2026. In short: Most surgical wounds close within two to three weeks, but scars keep maturing for 12 to 18 months. Healing is helped by stopping nicotine, eating enough protein, keeping dressings dry and following lifting limits. Contact your surgeon’s team about spreading … Read more
Tips for Choosing the Right Breast Surgery Technique
Written by Dr Rohit Kumar, specialist plastic surgeon (MED0001630444). Last reviewed October 2026. In short: The main breast operations are augmentation, lift, reduction, implant removal or revision, and fat grafting, alone or combined. Which suits you depends on whether the concern is volume, position, size or a previous implant, and is decided at consultation. Every … Read more
How Does Liposuction Work? Process and Benefits
Written by Dr Rohit Kumar, specialist plastic surgeon (MED0001630444). Last reviewed October 2026. In short: Liposuction removes fat through small incisions using a thin cannula after the area is infiltrated with fluid. It reshapes areas of stubborn fat in people close to a stable weight, but it does not tighten loose skin and is not … Read more
Will Medicare Cover My Plastic Surgery in Australia?
Written by Dr Rohit Kumar, specialist plastic surgeon (MED0001630444). Last reviewed October 2026. In short: Medicare does not cover cosmetic surgery, but it does contribute to some plastic surgery when specific criteria are met, such as skin removal after major weight loss, breast reduction for symptoms, and a breast lift without implants. A GP referral … Read more
How to Choose a Plastic Surgeon & What to Avoid
Written by Dr Rohit Kumar, specialist plastic surgeon (MED0001630444). Last reviewed October 2026. In short: Check the Ahpra register for specialist registration in surgery – plastic surgery, and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Then look for surgery in accredited hospitals, clear information about risks, an itemised quote, and structured follow-up after surgery. … Read more
Choosing the Right Breast Procedure for You
Written by Dr Rohit Kumar, specialist plastic surgeon (MED0001630444). Last reviewed October 2026. In short: Implants differ in fill, shape, surface, size and position. The right choice depends on your tissue, frame and goals, and every implant involves trade-offs, including the likelihood of further surgery during your life. Understanding Breast Implant Types and What to … Read more
Breast Lift vs Breast Augmentation: Understanding the Differences and Choosing the Right Procedure for You
Written by Dr Rohit Kumar, specialist plastic surgeon (MED0001630444). Last reviewed October 2026. In short: A breast lift raises and reshapes a breast that has dropped; an augmentation adds volume. If the nipple sits at or below the crease under the breast, an implant alone will not lift it, and a lift, or a lift … Read more
Introduction to Liposuction
Written by Dr Rohit Kumar, specialist plastic surgeon (MED0001630444). Last reviewed October 2026. In short: The cost of liposuction depends on the number of areas, the operating time, the anaesthetic and the hospital. Liposuction for appearance has no Medicare item, so health funds do not contribute and GST applies. Dr Kumar provides a written, itemised … Read more
