Keeping it Re.al
Melbourne-based plastic surgeons Richard and Kim get deep and personal about all things cosmetic. Tune in for surgery-specific expertise, gory anecdotes, and interviews with patients and other experts
Episodes
May 20, 2024 • 27 mins
To make sure we're all on the same page, today we’re defining the terms and concepts we use all the time on this podcast and other videos. If you’re a dedicated listener to the pod, don't worry this is still worth a listen – Richard and Kim go on a bunch of interesting tangents and digressions.
We explain why we only use silicone implants, define medical terms like ptosis and grafts, and clarify why measurements don’t necess...
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May 8, 2024 • 23 mins
The cosmetic industry is rife with claims of miracle cures and devices that'll change your life. So today, I’ve brought in the experts to reveal what’s a gimmick and what’s a game changer.
From laser liposuction, to deep plane face lifts and Ozempic, Kim and Richard reveal what's worth your time and what to avoid.
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April 17, 2024 • 27 mins
Today, Richard and Kim explain all the different ways we minimise risk in surgery, both as surgeons and patients. We run through the safest way to prepare for your operation and debunk common misconceptions that may actually increase your risk.
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April 3, 2024 • 26 mins
This week, we're chatting about what plastic surgery looks like at different stages of life.
Richard and Kim reveal the main differences between our typical patient demographics—both in types of surgery and patient attitudes—and maybe more importantly, their similarities. We discuss the pros and cons of having surgery earlier vs later in life and there’s a great story about a very agile 80 year old that should probably be a...
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March 13, 2024 • 21 mins
Today, Kim and Richard chat about the psychology of postponing surgery. There are plenty of reasons patients delay surgery, from deep seated anxieties to unexpected pregnancies. We discuss the most common reasons and why sometimes, the surgeons need to postpone the operation on your behalf.
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March 6, 2024 • 23 mins
Today on the podcast, Richard joins me to explain how best to achieve facial harmony when going under the knife. We chat about why some facelifts look like a patient’s been caught in a wind tunnel, how combining facial procedures can lead to a smoother outcome, and why a conservative approach can be the best option in the long run.
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February 21, 2024 • 19 mins
This week, we're chatting about changes in nipple sensation after breast surgery. Kim and Richard explain why there can be a change in nipple sensation after breast surgery, if there's anything that , and why some people could maintain erotic sensation even with nipple numb to the touch.
I learned things in this episode I’ve never even thought to question so I highly recommend giving the full episode a listen and let me know in ...
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February 7, 2024 • 26 mins
Today we’re talking about how 3D Imaging and virtual reality are shaping plastic surgery. If you’ve had a breast augmentation with us, then you probably already know about our swanky Vectra machine that uses a simulation to help patients test different implants before committing. The Vectra is great for other surgeries too, like breast lifts to correct asymmetry, mastopexy and augmentations, and rhinoplasties. Today, Richard and Ki...
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January 17, 2024 • 20 mins
If the term “holistic plastic surgery” immediately sets off alarm bells, that’s fair. Some practitioners use it as a way to describe what they do which is almost always *not* plastic surgery.
But holistic medicine as a practice is about considering the patient as a whole and working with different practitioners as a team to solve the condition, not just ease the symptoms.
So in this episode, Richard and Kim discuss w...
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January 10, 2024 • 28 mins
We're back to our roots today, giving you a peek into the mysterious world of plastic surgery with anecdotes - think your favourite Reddit AMA thread. Richard and Kim reveal when they've been the most concerned in theatre, the funniest thing they’ve seen while operating, and Kim shares a story so graphic I still haven’t fully recovered.
If you like these kind of episodes, leave some of your questions in the comments on YouTu...
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December 25, 2023 • 34 mins
We first met Jess after she lost 100 kilos and came to have her excess skin removed over multiple surgeries. What we didn’t know was Jess was in the midst of a decades long battle to be diagnosed with endometriosis.
In today’s episode, Jess generously shares her endo journey: from doctors telling her to “just get pregnant” at 23, to no one taking her unbearable pain seriously until she lost weight, and the devastation of only f...
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December 12, 2023 • 28 mins
This episode is a must listen! We're joined by Dr Angela Webb, a specialist plastic and reconstructive surgeon and she shares some amazing stories.
As the Head of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Peter Mac—a renowned cancer centre in Melbourne—she’s operated on just about every part of the body, top to bottom, inside to out. Angela also led the first and *only* hand transplant in Australia. So sit back and listen while ...
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November 22, 2023 • 23 mins
Today we’re back to busting myths, this time on tummy tucks/abdominoplasty. We chat about *reverse* tummy tucks (as wild as it sounds), whether you get a new belly button with an abdominoplasty, and if going to the gym is the alternative to removing loose skin. So, sit back and get ready to have some myths debunked…
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November 15, 2023 • 21 mins
Today we’re chatting about how breast surgery can impact screening for breast cancer, both before and after the operation.
Every patient who has a breast reduction or lift with us has the removed tissue sent to pathology who test it for a variety of things, including cancerous cells. Richard and Kim reveal how common it is for this report to come back flagged, how reductions or implants can impact your future mammograms, and...
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October 18, 2023 • 36 mins
Today we’re talking about scarless surgery. Right up top you should know: if you plan on having cosmetic surgery with effective, impactful results – you’re going to have scars. Instead we discuss how we conceal scars, how to minimise them in recovery and which areas tend to heal the best.
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October 3, 2023 • 22 mins
Today we’re talking about travelling for surgery. Recent AHPRA guidelines have drastically changed accessibility for patients who either live regionally or want to travel interstate for cosmetic surgery. Richard and Kim explain how the changes impact you and what the new policy looks like at Re.
We also reveal the major red flags to look out for when it comes to cosmetic tourism overseas. The biggest lesson? Cheap can be very, v...
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September 20, 2023 • 18 mins
Look, we’ve all woken up at some point with giant bags under your eyes – maybe from a big night or allergies just showing you who’s boss – but it’s definitely not an uncommon experience.
But some people have really noticeable bags that just never seem to go away, no matter how many cold spoons they press in the morning, and it tends to get worse with age. That's when the humble lower blepharoplasty steps in.
In this e...
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September 6, 2023 • 14 mins
A labiaplasty is a surprisingly common surgery that doesn’t get the same airtime as our other operations so, it’s time to change that. There’s a misconception labiaplasties are the quest for a designer vagina, and while that may be the case in some places, our patients are overwhelming trying to overcome discomfort and pain.
Richard and Kim join me to explain what a labiaplasty actually is, what kind of down time you need, and w...
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August 30, 2023 • 26 mins
Patients who've had C Sections are always keen to hear how it compares to an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) or lower body lift.
In this ep, Kim and Richard will explain the differences between the surgeries, what happens to a C Section scar during a tummy tuck, and whether a bigger scar means worse pain.
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July 26, 2023 • 28 mins
“Is it too late to go back???”
This week, we chat about which trendy operations you can forget ever happened and which ones are forever (spoiler: it's bad news for buccal fat removal and BBLs)
We also chat about how fashion can inform surgical techniques, how to spot a fad surgery, and the biggest changes Kim and Richard have seen while they’ve been operating.
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