ASPS welcomes Budget announcement: new MBS item number for abdominoplasty
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Sydney. March 31, 2022: The announcement in the Federal Government’s 2022 Budget Papers that an allocation has been made for a new MBS item number for abdominoplasty (surgical repair of rectus diastasis for separation of the large abdominal muscles following pregnancy), has been met with full support and approval of Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). With the reinstatement of a new MBS number many Australian women can now have access to this important plastic surgery and improve their quality of life.
The changes are scheduled for 1 July 2022.
Medicare funding confirmed for Abdominoplasty with muscle repair after pregnancy.
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Abdominoplasty Medicare Funding Confirmed After reaching out to the community and to its Members in October 2021, The Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) campaigned to secure important support for their application to create a new Abdominoplasty Medicare item number for repair of rectus diastasis after pregnancy. The addition of this procedure to the Medicare…
Abdominoplasty (muscle repair postpartum)
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Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. This website is intended to provide you with general information only. This information is not a substitute for advice from your Specialist Plastic Surgeon and does not contain all the known facts about this…
Abdominoplasty (Cosmetic)
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Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. This website is intended to provide you with general information only. This information is not a substitute for advice from your Specialist Plastic Surgeon and does not contain all the known facts about this…
MBS and Item Numbers – Archive
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ASPS represents the interests of its members in relation to fees and MBS items. This page provides information and updates relating to MBS items, recent decisions or changes by the Department of Health or Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC), as well as matters relating to Workers Compensation. In April 2015 the Minister for Health announced the establishment…
The Plastic Surgeon & I
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“A podcast series for anyone who’s considering having plastic surgery, and for those who may be supporting someone who will require a procedure.” This curated plastic surgery podcast series features qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeons debunking myths and answering some of the most frequently asked questions in a language that is easily understood. The Plastic Surgeon…
Dr Siobhan Fitzpatrick’s 3M Thesis – Repairing the Gap
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Dr Siobhan Fitzpatrick is a dedicated young doctor, on the path to becoming a plastic surgeon. She completed her medical degree and then attained a Masters in Surgery from the University of Sydney.Following her junior doctor years, she decided to do a PhD in an important area of Plastic Surgery before undertaking the RACS SET…
External Relations & Advocacy
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ASPS Council represents the Specialty’s interests in both government and non-government forums at a state, national and international level. This can involve participation in consultation processes undertaken by the government and the preparation of submissions to government agencies on a range of matters, from specifically surgical to broader health-related issues. Our most recent advocacy work…
MSAC recommends abdominal repair surgery for postpartum women to be covered by Medicare after a campaign by mothers and surgeons
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Media Release 5 October 2021 Australian women who suffer negative physical consequences of pregnancy, may be able to have reconstructive correctional surgery funded by Medicare later next year, after a campaign by women and surgeons to have the procedure reinstated to the MBS, (Medicare Benefits Schedule) five years after it was removed in 2016. After…
MSAC Patient Survey now Closed
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ASPS submitted an application to the Department of Health, Medical Services Advisory Committee (‘MSAC’), to have this group of patients (post-partum women with symptomatic rectus diastasis) reinstated under Medicare
Member Blog: Breast Reduction Surgery by Dr Richard Zinn
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What is a breast reduction? A breast reduction is a functional (yet still somewhat cosmetic) procedure that reduces the size of the breast while improving the shape of the breast and repositions the nipple-areolar complex. The areolar diameter can be reduced at the same time. Large breasts result in symptomatic macromastia, a condition impacting on…
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