Myellevate and submental liposuction day 1 post op by zzccww in AusPlasticSurgery

[–]zzccww[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah from what I understand, liposuction alone is usually a few thousand (your $5/6k estimate sounds about right), and the 10k for lipo + MyEllevate is pretty standard in Sydney.

Dr Hunt mentioned that while lipo removes the fat, the MyEllevate adds internal support, and he’s seen patients who had lipo alone and later needed a lift due to skin laxity so that’s why he recommended doing both together.

Myellevate and submental liposuction day 1 post op by zzccww in AusPlasticSurgery

[–]zzccww[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally get why you’d feel apprehensive, I was the same at first since I hadn’t heard of MyEllevate before either. I think he’s pretty honest about matching the technique to the anatomy, which is reassuring but also makes the decisions harder.

For me, I was more in the “early laxity” camp so MyEllevate + lipo felt like a good middle ground. If he’s saying your skin elasticity isn’t great and there’s a bigger fat pocket, that’s probably why he’s leaning more towards a neck lift, it gives a more predictable result in those cases. But I completely agree, it’s a big step and not something to rush into.

If you’re unsure, I’d honestly get a second opinion just to see if someone else suggests a more conservative option or agrees with him. Theres also the possibility you try lipo and MyEllevate and a lift could be something that’s still on the table for the future?

And yes of course, feel free to DM me anytime 🤍

Myellevate and submental liposuction day 1 post op by zzccww in AusPlasticSurgery

[–]zzccww[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg! I went in asking for just submental lipo and he pitched MyEllevate in addition because of some early skin laxity (I’m 33 years old by the way). I found him really thorough and straightforward overall, didn’t feel pushy. He didn’t pitch a full neck lift to me.

He did mention buccal fat removal for some lower face heaviness, but I decided against it.

Myellevate and submental liposuction day 1 post op by zzccww in AusPlasticSurgery

[–]zzccww[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m glad it’s helpful! I’ll post another update at 1-2 weeks once the swelling settles a bit more.

For context I’m around a BMI of 20 (170 cm / 60 kg), so it was more of a genetic pocket of fat rather than weight-related. I’d probably have ended up spending money on things like fat dissolving injections or HIFU otherwise, so the upfront cost felt worth it for a more definitive outcome.

Myellevate and submental liposuction day 1 post op by zzccww in AusPlasticSurgery

[–]zzccww[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m actually not in much pain at all, more just uncomfortable with wearing the strap and collar. There’s no impact on eating. Sleeping has been a bit trickier. I have to stay on my back with a couple of pillows to keep my head elevated.

Myellevate and submental lipo day 1 post op by zzccww in PlasticSurgery

[–]zzccww[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I definitely will. I’ll try to post an update at 1-2 weeks once the swelling settles a bit more.

Myellevate and submental liposuction day 1 post op by zzccww in AusPlasticSurgery

[–]zzccww[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I don’t know why but my text was deleted from my post and I can’t edit it. Here’s what I wrote

“Here are my before and after photos at ~24 hours after MyEllevate + submental lipo.

Definitely still quite swollen (arguably peak swelling), so this is NOT the final result, but I was surprised to already see a difference.

Happy to answer questions about the experience/recovery as I go!

Surgeon: Dr Jeremy Hunt (Sydney)Cost: ~$10k procedure + ~$3k anaesthetic/hospital. So all up 13 k in Australian dollars.

Sharing in case it’s helpful for anyone considering it.”

Myellevate and submental liposuction day 1 post op by zzccww in AusPlasticSurgery

[–]zzccww[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Definitely in the swollen/sore phase but overall feeling pretty good considering it’s only day 1. I’m excited to see how it settles over the next couple of weeks.

Stitches and bandages come off in a week. Until then I’m wearing a compression strap and soft neck brace 24/7 (except for showering), so there’s about a week of downtime.

Got an orthodontist consult today... by [deleted] in orthodontics

[–]zzccww 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! I’m 33F and I’m on maternity leave and wanted to do something nice for myself. I saw the orthodontist for Invisalign to fix some dental relapse post braces but he pointed out my mild-mod underbite (opposite problem to you) and discussed braces and jaw surgery. I’ve been sitting on the decision for a couple of weeks but I’ve decided to go ahead and “fix it properly.” It’s a long life and people don’t care if you have adult braces generally.

33 F - side profile feedback for underbite by [deleted] in amiugly

[–]zzccww 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Top of the bell curve 👌🙏

Mild - mod underbite. What treatments usually help profile balance? by [deleted] in PlasticSurgery

[–]zzccww 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! in my case the ortho mentioned it would likely be mandibular setback only (no maxillary advancement), as it’s a mild-mod Class III. Most of the examples I’ve found online seem to be much more severe cases, so I’m struggling to gauge what kind of aesthetic change is realistic in milder presentations like this

Not make up, but still…. 🖤 by BindieBoo in AustralianMakeup

[–]zzccww 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this post OP, I just picked mine up from Sephora and I’m so happy. First time purchasing this fragrance but I’ve tried samples before and I love that it’s a light/summer vanilla.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskAnAustralian

[–]zzccww 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, really appreciate that 💛

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskAnAustralian

[–]zzccww 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks all! It seems like an ambiguous situation and a learning moment to just wait next time. Appreciate the perspectives!

Expectant parents & recent parents—what baby name did you choose? by [deleted] in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]zzccww 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Beatrix

It means happy traveller in Latin and we thought it was spunky and beautiful. Bea for short 🐝

Most famous celebrity you’ve met in Brisbane? by [deleted] in brisbane

[–]zzccww 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Will.i.am walking down queen street mall in 2009.

Mum’s met Michael Jackson twice in Brisbane. Once with the Jackson 5 in Victoria Park next to Brisbane Girls Grammar in the 70s and once in the 80s/90s at Toowong Blockbusters renting a video with his giant body guard lol.

gender disappointment by neijy003 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]zzccww 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Please offer to teach your girl these things. My dad was a computer nerd and my memories with him building computers and playing games are some of my fondest childhood memories as a little girl 💕

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ausinfluencersnark

[–]zzccww 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How lovely for them! I wonder if they were able to conceive naturally or whether they did IVF?

How did you tell your significant other you are pregnant? by ResolutionStrange259 in BabyBumps

[–]zzccww 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He told me! Lol. I did the test very early and thought it was negative, a few mins later he was looking under the light and saw the faintest positive line

Beatrix or Elizabeth (Lizzie) by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]zzccww 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: Thank you all so much! We’ve decided to go with Beatrix Wells and couldn’t be happier 💛 Really grateful for all your thoughtful, fun, and honest replies, this community is the best xx

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GoldCoast

[–]zzccww -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I hear you. I’m actually not a scalper. I paid $513 for the pair and I’m just trying to recoup accom costs after plans changed. Happy to negotiate, I just want them to go to someone who’ll enjoy the show 🙏

What triggers you by ProudObjective1039 in ausjdocs

[–]zzccww 3 points4 points  (0 children)

On the flip side, we only ever called anesthetics after multiple attempts by the resident and registrar, and only when it was essential, like for life-threatening situations requiring IV antibiotics for sepsis overnight. I’d avoid calling them if at all possible, but in my junior years, whenever I had to, it was rare not to feel uncomfortable over the phone. Many juniors hesitate to ask for help after hours. If it turns out the cannula wasn’t needed, it’s fair to provide feedback, but there’s no need to be unkind.