The health insurance industry is facing the growing prospect of unprecedented government intervention in its contracting with hospitals, as doctors complain patients are being denied surgery or inpatient care even if they have top cover, with hundreds of private facilities around the nation on the brink of bankruptcy.

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26 October, 2023

When Kylie Jenner famously admitted that her signature pout was the result of lip fillers, there was a significant increase in interest and uptake of the cosmetic procedure. That’s the power of social media.

But why is social media so persuasive and what is driving young women’s attitudes to cosmetic surgery?  

Like many women living with breasts so large they cause functional difficulties, Pingiaro had a constant ache in her neck and back, and battled with self-esteem.

In a new University of South Australia study, researchers have explored just this, finding that young women who regularly engage with social media were excessively self-judgemental and more likely to consider cosmetic surgery.

The study of 238 young Australian women (aged 18-29) also identified that 16% of women had already received cosmetic surgery and that more than half (54%) would consider having it in the future. Only 31% said that they would not undertake surgical cosmetic procedures.

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Going through life with breasts that required a G-sized bra cup presented many, painful, realities for Lili Pingiaro.

Like many women living with breasts so large they cause functional difficulties, Pingiaro had a constant ache in her neck and back, and battled with self-esteem.

Associate Professor Nicola Dean, president of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons, said Medicare data shows demand has tripled in 20 years, but public hospital provision of breast reduction is declining.

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A lack of theatre time to do complex surgery is frustrating some Western Australian plastic surgeons, who claim pricing agreements have de-incentivised longer operations.

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By Cathy O’Leary

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Associate Professor Dr Nicola Dean, discusses why cosmetic surgery should be performed by fully qualified plastic surgeons who have patient safety as their priority.

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February 5 , 2023

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