Hunter Plastic Surgery Newcastle by Dr Moncrieff

21/11/2025

Abdominoplasty, implant removal, breast lift and implant replacement by Dr Moncrieff. See the comments section below for all stages of this patient’s surgical journey ⬇️

This patient underwent a staged approach to surgery to achieve this result. For her first operation, Dr Moncrieff performed a tummy tuck (also known as abdominoplasty) to remove excess skin and repair abdominal muscle separation post-pregnancy. He also removed this patient’s 9-year-old breast implants (originally performed elsewhere) and performed a breast lift to reshape the remaining breast tissue. Nine months later, he performed a second-stage breast augmentation using 375cc anatomical implants and fat grafting. The patient is pictured 7 months post her second-stage procedure.

3D VECTRA SIMULATION
To start exploring your options, you may like to book a $100 Vectra 3D surgery simulation with our Practice Manager. While the Vectra is unable to produce an image for implant revision or abdominoplasty surgery, many of our patients have still appreciated being able to discuss other elements of the surgical journey including hospital stay, possible Medicare and fund rebates, etc. For more information, visit our website.

TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFO
To book a consultation, just call 4920 7700 or find out more on our website: https://hunterplasticsurgery.com.au/procedures/post-pregnancy



*Individual results will vary according to factors including genetics, age, diet and exercise. All surgery carries risks and requires a recovery period and care regime including wearing of post operative garments. More information is available from the relevant procedure page on our website. You should seek a second opinion from a Specialist Surgeon before proceeding. Dr Moncrieff is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon - AHPRA Registration: MED0001182297.

19/11/2025

Combined abdominoplasty and breast reduction post-pregnancy and weight loss. See the comments section below to view her results from all angles ⬇️

Dr Moncrieff performed a breast reduction, lift and ar**la reshaping to move the breasts up off the upper abdomen and onto the chest wall. He also performed an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) to remove excess skin and repair abdominal muscle separation post-pregnancy.

COST
The out-of-pocket cost for this combined procedure starts at $42,200 (total costs for an insured patient including our Plastic Surgeon, hospital, anaesthetist, garments, post-operative visits, LED Healite treatment for scars, etc).

TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFO
To book a consultation, just call one of our friendly team on 4920 7700 or find out more on our website: https://hunterplasticsurgery.com.au/procedures/post-pregnancy



*Individual results will vary according to factors including genetics, age, diet and exercise. All surgery carries risks and requires a recovery period and care regime including wearing of post operative garments. More information is available from the relevant procedure page on our website. You should seek a second opinion from a Specialist Surgeon before proceeding. Dr Moncrieff is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon - AHPRA Registration: MED0001182297.

13/11/2025

Combined abdominoplasty, breast augmentation and fat grafting performed by Dr Moncrieff post-pregnancy. Watch until the end to view her results from all angles ▶️⁣
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Dr Moncrieff performed a hybrid breast augmentation (or augmentation mammoplasty in medical terms) using a 245cc anatomical implant in her left breast, a 280cc anatomical implant in her right and fat grafting techniques to help address asymmetry and create close-set cleavage lines. He also performed an abdominoplasty to repair 5cm abdominal muscle separation post-pregnancy.⁣
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WHY MUSCLE REPAIR?⁣
Dr Moncrieff finds that most women experience some degree of muscle separation after birth due to the expansion of the abdominal wall to accommodate for a growing baby. For some women, the muscles will come back together over time, but for others unfortunately they do not. Incorporating muscle repair into a tummy tuck procedure can alleviate many of the chronic symptoms that come with muscle separation, including incontinence, lower back and abdominal pain, postural issues, pelvic floor dysfunction and more.⁣
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COST⁣
The out-of-pocket cost for this combined procedure starts at $36,000 (total costs for an insured patient including our Plastic Surgeon, hospital, anaesthetist, leading brand implants, garment, post-operative visits, LED Healite treatment for scars, etc).⁣
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TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFO⁣
To book a consultation, just call one of our friendly team on 4920 7700 or find out more on our website: https://hunterplasticsurgery.com.au/procedures/post-pregnancy (link in bio)⁣
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*Individual results will vary according to factors including genetics, age, diet and exercise. All surgery carries risks and requires a recovery period and care regime including wearing of post operative garments. More information is available from the relevant procedure page on our website. You should seek a second opinion from a Specialist Surgeon before proceeding. Dr Moncrieff is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon - AHPRA Registration: MED0001182297.

11/11/2025

3 cup sizes down after breast reduction surgery with Dr Moncrieff. See the comments section below to view her results from all angles ⬇️

Dr Moncrieff performed a breast reduction, uplift and ni**le reshaping using an internal bra technique to reduce this patient’s chest from a 10F to a more comfortable 10D. He removed 508g from her left breast, and 587g from her right – a total volume reduction of just over 1kg!

3D VECTRA SIMULATION
To explore what a breast reduction and lift may look like on your own body, you can book a $100 Vectra 3D surgery simulation with our Practice Manager. This simulation is not perfect for all reductions and lifts, but is a good chance to talk about rebates, choice of hospital, etc.

COST
The total out of pocket cost for this procedure starts from $18,000 with Dr Moncrieff (total costs for an insured patient including your Plastic Surgeon, anaesthetist, garment, post-operative visits, LED therapy for scar minimisation etc).

TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFO
For more information please visit the website: https://hunterplasticsurgery.com.au/procedures/breast-reduction or contact one of our friendly team on 4920 7700.



*Individual results will vary according to factors including genetics, age, diet and exercise. All surgery carries risks and requires a recovery period and care regime including wearing of post operative garments. More information is available from the relevant procedure page on our website. You should seek a second opinion from a Specialist Surgeon before proceeding. Dr Moncrieff is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon - AHPRA Registration: MED0001182297.

06/11/2025

For many women, pregnancy, childbirth, or significant weight loss can leave behind normal but unwanted changes in the body that diet and exercise simply can’t fix.

Two of the most common procedures our patients explore with Dr Moncrieff are abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and liposuction. While both can contour the midsection, they are not equally effective for addressing all concerns.

So, how do you know which is right for you? We break down the key differences in our latest blog post: https://hunterplasticsurgery.com.au/news/tummy-tuck-versus-liposuction-what-right-me



*Individual results will vary according to factors including genetics, age, diet and exercise. All surgery carries risks and requires a recovery period and care regime including wearing of post operative garments. More information is available from the relevant procedure page on our website. You should seek a second opinion from a Specialist Surgeon before proceeding. Dr Moncrieff is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon - AHPRA Registration: MED0001182297.

Wondering if a tummy tuck or liposuction is right for you? Discover the key differences, recovery times, and results to help women after pregnancy or weight loss.

05/11/2025

Breasts reduced by 5 CUP SIZES – from a 10G to a 10C. See the comments section below to view her results from all angles ⬇️

Dr Moncrieff performed a breast reduction, uplift and ni**le reshaping using an internal bra technique to reduce this patient’s chest by 5 cup sizes. He removed 564g from her left breast, and 439g from her right – a total volume reduction of just over 1kg!

3D VECTRA SIMULATION
To explore what a breast reduction and lift may look like on your own body, you can book a $100 Vectra 3D surgery simulation with our Practice Manager. This simulation is not perfect for all reductions and lifts, but is a good chance to talk about rebates, choice of hospital, etc.

COST
The total out of pocket cost for this procedure starts from $18,000 with Dr Moncrieff (total costs for an insured patient including your Plastic Surgeon, anaesthetist, garment, post-operative visits, LED therapy for scar minimisation etc).

TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFO
For more information please visit the website: https://hunterplasticsurgery.com.au/procedures/breast-reduction or contact one of our friendly team on 4920 7700.



*Individual results will vary according to factors including genetics, age, diet and exercise. All surgery carries risks and requires a recovery period and care regime including wearing of post operative garments. More information is available from the relevant procedure page on our website. You should seek a second opinion from a Specialist Surgeon before proceeding. Dr Moncrieff is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon - AHPRA Registration: MED0001182297.

04/11/2025

Concerned about abdominal muscle separation post-pregnancy?⁣
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Dr Moncrieff finds that most women experience some degree of muscle separation after birth due to the expansion of the abdominal wall to accommodate for a growing baby. And afterwards for many women, no matter how much pilates or crunches they do, the muscles just won’t come back together.⁣
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Incorporating a muscle repair into a tummy tuck procedure can alleviate many of the chronic symptoms that come with muscle separation, including incontinence, lower back and abdominal pain, postural issues, pelvic floor dysfunction and more.⁣
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Dr Moncrieff’s research helped to reinstate the Medicare item number for abdominoplasty post-pregnancy in 2022, meaning women suffering significant muscle separation are now able to have surgery more affordably.⁣
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For more information about how abdominal muscle separation is diagnosed and how Dr Moncrieff completes a repair during abdominoplasty, visit our website: https://hunterplasticsurgery.com.au/news/how-can-i-tell-if-i-have-muscle-separation-post-pregnancy
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*Individual results will vary according to factors including genetics, age, diet and exercise. All surgery carries risks and requires a recovery period and care regime including wearing of post operative garments. More information is available from the relevant procedure page on our website. You should seek a second opinion from a Specialist Surgeon before proceeding. Dr Moncrieff is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon – AHPRA Registration: MED0001182297.

31/10/2025

Combined breast augmentation and fat grafting to address pectus excavatum. See the comments section below to view her results from all angles ⬇️

Dr Moncrieff performed a breast augmentation (or augmentation mammoplasty in medical terms) using two different size anatomical implants to correct asymmetry – 270cc on her left and 330cc on her right. He also used fat grafting techniques across the décolletage, sternum and cleavage lines to help address mild chest wall deformity and conceal contour irregularities.

$100 3D VECTRA SIMULATION
To explore what different sized breast implants may look like on your own body, you can book a $100 Vectra 3D surgery simulation with our Practice Manager. This cost is rebated against your consultation with Dr Moncrieff. For more information, visit our website.

COST
The out-of-pocket cost for breast augmentation starts from $15,000 (total cost includes our Plastic Surgeon, hospital, anaesthetist, garment, post-operative visits and LED light therapy for recovery and scar minimisation).

TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFO
For more information please visit our website (which features a contact form) or call one of our friendly team on 4920 7700.

https://hunterplasticsurgery.com.au/procedures/breast-augmentation



*Individual results will vary according to factors including genetics, age, diet and exercise. All surgery carries risks and requires a recovery period and care regime including wearing of post operative garments. More information is available from the relevant procedure page on our website. You should seek a second opinion from a Specialist Surgeon before proceeding. Dr Moncrieff is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon - AHPRA Registration: MED0001182297.

29/10/2025

How can you best minimise your scars after plastic surgery?

We can’t look past Nokori scar management products! Consistent massage with the Nokori Scar Balm helps to soften and improve scar texture over time, as well as soothe inflammation and support skin repair.

At your 6-week post-op appointment, your dressings will be removed, scars assessed, and our nursing team will give clearance to begin your scar management regime using Nokori.

To find out more about our top tips for minimising your plastic surgery scars, visit our website: https://hunterplasticsurgery.com.au/news/minimising-scars-plastic-surgery

Need a top up? Nokori scar management products are available to purchase via our online store: https://hunterplasticsurgery.com.au/skincare?brand=nokori



*Individual results will vary according to factors including genetics, age, diet and exercise. All surgery carries risks and requires a recovery period and care regime including wearing of post-operative garments. More information is available from the relevant procedure page on our website. You should seek a second opinion from a Specialist Surgeon before proceeding. Dr Moncrieff is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon - AHPRA Registration: MED0001182297.

24/10/2025

Breast lift and augmentation performed by Dr Moncrieff over two-stages. See the comments section below to view this patient’s final results from all angles ⬇️

Dr Moncrieff performed a breast lift, followed by a second-stage breast augmentation 12 months later using 390cc anatomical implants to achieve this result.

WHY TWO STAGES?
Dr Moncrieff recommends a breast lift and implants as a two-stage procedure, staged 9-12 months apart. Why? When we look at what happens during a breast lift and implant procedure, the operations are trying to achieve almost opposite objectives. By performing these procedures over two stages, Dr Moncrieff finds the breast lift scars have optimal time to heal and fade before introducing an implant, allowing the patient to achieve the best possible long-term result.

COST
The out-of-pocket cost for a two-stage breast lift and augmentation begins from $30,000 (total cost includes our Plastic Surgeon, hospital, anaesthetist, leading brand implants, garment, post-operative visits, LED light therapy for scar minimisation, etc).

TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFO
To book a consultation just call 4920 7700 or find out more on our website: https://hunterplasticsurgery.com.au/procedures/breast-lift-with-implants



*Individual results will vary according to factors including genetics, age, diet and exercise. All surgery carries risks and requires a recovery period and care regime including wearing of post-operative garments. More information is available from the relevant procedure page on our website. You should seek a second opinion from a Specialist Surgeon before proceeding. Dr Moncrieff is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon - AHPRA Registration: MED0001182297.

23/10/2025

One of the most common questions we receive is “Will Medicare help cover the cost of my abdominoplasty?” – and the answer is yes!

If you meet the required Medicare criteria, (i.e. excess skin following mass weight loss, or severe abdominal muscle separation post-pregnancy), Medicare will provide a rebate for this procedure.

Most importantly, meeting the Medicare criteria is key to unlocking coverage from your private health fund, which can save you around $10,000 when you choose Dr Moncrieff for your abdominoplasty.

We breakdown the current Medicare guidelines for abdominoplasty on our website: https://hunterplasticsurgery.com.au/news/can-i-claim-a-tummy-tuck-from-medicare



*Individual results will vary according to factors including genetics, age, diet and exercise. All surgery carries risks and requires a recovery period and care regime including wearing of post operative garments. More information is available from the relevant procedure page on our website. You should seek a second opinion from a Specialist Surgeon before proceeding. Dr Moncrieff is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon - AHPRA Registration: MED0001182297.

17/10/2025

5.7CM abdominal muscle separation repaired as part of an abdominoplasty by Dr Moncrieff. See the comments section below to view her results from all angles ⬇️

Dr Moncrieff performed an abdominoplasty (also known as a tummy tuck) using surgical and liposuction techniques to repair an umbilical hernia and 5.7cm abdominal muscle separation post-pregnancy, remove excess skin and create a new navel.

WHY MUSCLE REPAIR?
Dr Moncrieff finds that most women experience some degree of muscle separation after birth due to the expansion of the abdominal wall to accommodate for a growing baby. For some women, the muscles will come back together over time, but for others unfortunately they do not. Incorporating muscle repair into a tummy tuck procedure can alleviate many of the chronic symptoms that come with muscle separation, including incontinence, lower back and abdominal pain, postural issues, pelvic floor dysfunction and more.

COST
The out-of-pocket cost for this procedure starts at $22,500 (total costs for an insured patient including our Plastic Surgeon, hospital, anaesthetist, garment, post-operative visits, LED Healite treatment for scars, etc).

TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFO
To book a consultation to find out an abdominoplasty is right for you, just call 4920 7700 or find out more on our website: https://hunterplasticsurgery.com.au/procedures/tummy-tuck



*Individual results will vary according to factors including genetics, age, diet and exercise. All surgery carries risks and requires a recovery period and care regime including wearing of post operative garments. More information is available from the relevant procedure page on our website. You should seek a second opinion from a Specialist Surgeon before proceeding. Dr Moncrieff is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon – AHPRA Registration: MED0001182297.