As 2025 draws to a close, we have put together a summary of our top 5 blog most popular blog posts of the year to help you plan for your own surgical journey with Dr Moncrieff in 2026!
What is the "drop and fluff" process after breast augmentation?
Wonder what happens after breast augmentation?
In the first 12 weeks post-surgery, you will notice significant changes in the breasts, and then more gradual changes up until 12 months as the skin and chest muscles relax and the breast implants take their final shape.
From "Frankenboob" to "I like what I see" - Dr Moncrieff explains the "drop and fluff" process and why it happens here.
Taping your plastic surgery scars
Recently undergone breast or body surgery with Dr Moncrieff? As a crucial step in your scar management regime, we recommend taping your incision from 6-12 weeks post-surgery.
Adhesive medical paper or silicone tapes are proven to reduce the possibility of scars becoming raised and are effective in applying gentle and constant pressure to the incision, protecting and supporting the wound.
Practice Nurse Alecia Baker explains here.
When can I stand up straight after a tummy tuck?
One of the most common questions that we have from our tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) patients post-surgery is “when can I stand up straight?!”
Nurse Alecia explains how to maximise your surgical results by utilising the proper standing and resting positions after body surgery with Dr Moncrieff here.
Post-surgical bloating and swelling
During the post-surgery recovery period, some of the most common questions our team receive are, “have I put on weight?” and “why do I look and feel so bloated?”
The good news is that these sensations are only temporary – but why do they occur and what can you do to help minimise the discomfort?
Find the answers in our article here.
Breast reduction & abdominoplasty: Your week-by-week recovery guide with photos
Are you undergoing a combined breast reduction and a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) and are not sure what to expect from each stage of your post-operative recovery?
We are very grateful for our patient who has allowed us to share her week-by-week recovery photos from her small breast reduction and lift, combined with a tummy tuck to give a realistic perspective on the process.
View our week-by-week recovery guide here.
Ready to start exploring your surgical options?
If you are considering plastic surgery with Dr Moncrieff in 2026, begin your journey with a $100 Vectra 3D Surgery Simulation. Find out more here.
Blog Author:
Jessica Laing, Practice Manager, Hunter Plastic Surgery
About Jessica
Jessica joined our team in 2010 and has worked very closely with Dr Moncrieff as Patient Manager and then Practice Manager since 2015.
Her commitment and care for patients is legendary. She has even won awards for her focus on service including at the 2023 Stevie Awards for Women as part of the Small Business Management Team of the Year, the 2020 Stevie Global Sales and Customer Service Awards as Young Customer Service Professional of the Year, as the Australasian Practice Manager of the Year at the 2019 MyFaceMyBody Global Awards and at the 2017 Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards.
Jessica holds nursing qualifications and is currently completing her Bachelor's Degree in Registered Nursing.
