Dr Michaela Montanari

Weight-loss injections – and what comes next? 💉 Medicines such as Ozempic®, Wegovy® and Mounjaro® have significantly changed the landscape of weight loss. For many patients, significant weight loss initially means one thing above all else: a major personal achievement. However, one thing that is often underestimated is that the body does not always change at the same pace as the number on the scales. With significant or rapid weight loss, the body does not just lose fat. Volume and firmness can also decrease – and excess skin may be left behind. Terms have now become established on social media to describe this, such as: ▫️ „Ozempic Face“ – loss of volume in the face, sunken cheeks or more visible wrinkles ▫️ „Ozempic Body“ – excess skin and sagging tissue, for example on the abdomen, breasts, upper arms or thighs ▫️ „Ozempic Vagina“ – a term used more in the media than in medicine to describe changes in the genital area that may become more visible following significant weight loss The figures show that this topic has now also become a focus in plastic and aesthetic surgery: the DGÄPC Statistics 2025 recorded a significant increase in various body contouring procedures – including facelifts as well as tummy tucks, upper arm lifts and thigh lifts. It is important to note that not all excess skin following weight loss needs to, or should, be treated surgically. Which options make sense depends, amongst other things, on the extent of the weight loss, skin quality, individual anatomy and whether the weight has already stabilised. The weight-loss injection therefore not only changes the options for losing weight – it also presents new challenges for plastic surgery. And that is precisely why it is worth talking not only about the „before“ and the weight loss itself, but also about what happens to the body afterwards. #weight-loss injection #OzempicFace #OzempicBody #weight loss #plastic surgery

✨We’re growing – grow with us!💫 We are looking for new doctors to join our team For our well-established practice specialising in plastic and aesthetic surgery in Bochum, we are looking for a ▪️Specialist (m/f/d) in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery and/or ▪️Specialist (m/f/d) in Dermatology with a focus on aesthetics on a full-time or part-time basis Our practice, led by Dr Michaela Montanari, is dedicated to modern aesthetic medicine and plastic surgery, upholding high standards of medical quality, personalised consultations and responsible care for our patients. To strengthen our medical team, we are seeking a professionally qualified individual who is passionate about aesthetic medicine and would like to help shape the future of our practice in the long term. What you can expect from us ▫️an established and diverse range of services in plastic and aesthetic surgery as well as aesthetic medicine ▫️modern practice facilities and a professional, well-coordinated team ▫️a challenging and varied scope of work ▫️the freedom to work independently and contribute your own areas of specialisation ▫️collegial professional exchange and opportunities for personal development ▫️a long-term working relationship ▫️Regular working hours in an outpatient practice setting What you bring to the role ✔️Completed specialist training in plastic and aesthetic surgery or dermatology ✔️Professional interest and, ideally, practical experience in the field of aesthetic medicine ✔️High standards in medical quality, patient safety and personalised consultation ✔️A meticulous, responsible and team-oriented approach to work ✔️A genuine enjoyment of working directly with patients Interested? Then we look forward to getting to know you. Please email your detailed application, including your CV and relevant qualifications, to praxis@dr-montanari.de #job advertisement #specialist #plastic surgery #cosmetic surgery #cosmetic medicine

How much is how much? 🤔 Dr Michaela Montanari puts it to the test: is it actually possible to accurately gauge the size of a breast implant just by feeling it? 😉 For patients, the question of the right implant size is often one of the most important – and at the same time one of the most difficult – to answer before breast augmentation. „What bra size will I be afterwards?“ „How much do I need for a C-cup?“
„Is 300 grams a lot for me?“ As understandable as these questions are, an implant size cannot simply be translated into a future bra size. Implants are selected based on their volume or weight – but the final result depends on many individual factors: ▫️ Body height and proportions ▫️ Width and shape of the ribcage ▫️ Existing breast tissue – in other words, your personal „baseline“ 😉 ▫️ Skin and tissue texture ▫️ Shape and profile of the implant ▫️ And, of course, the desired result That’s why 300 grams doesn’t look the same on every woman. What looks very natural and subtle on one patient may already represent a significant change for another. The right implant size is therefore not simply a number you can pick at random. It is determined by anatomical factors, personal expectations and careful medical planning. 🎯And just how accurate is Dr Montanari at guessing implant sizes? You can see that in the Reel… #BustEnlargement #BustImplants #PlasticSurgery #AestheticSurgery #DrMichaelaMontanari

What does Dr Michaela Montanari carry around with her every day?👜 Today, the secret is revealed: open the handbag, take out the contents – no filters and no sorting through them first. 😉 Would you have guessed there was all that in there? #WhatsInMyBag #DrMichaelaMontanari #BehindTheScenes #EverydayLifeInTheClinic #PlasticSurgery

📸 ‘Before’ isn’t always ‘before’. ‘After’ isn’t always ‘after’. Sometimes it takes just a few seconds to realise that a supposed ‘before and after’ image raises questions. Different face shapes, lighting conditions or angles – and sometimes it even seems as though two different people are being shown. ⚠️This is precisely why we should always scrutinise images on the internet critically It is not without reason that advertising using ‘before and after’ images for medically unnecessary aesthetic and plastic surgery procedures is generally prohibited in Germany. The law aims to prevent such images from creating false expectations or leading people to make hasty decisions. In a face-to-face consultation with a doctor, however, before-and-after images can be an important tool for providing personalised information. Here, they are permitted. It is important to us to set realistic expectations and to provide transparent information about the possibilities, but also about the limitations. Not every image tells the whole story. And that is precisely why the decision to undergo cosmetic surgery should never be based on a single social media post, but on an honest consultation and medical expertise. 👉 How critically do you view before-and-after photos on social media? #PatientInformation #Facelift #SocialMedia #BeforeAndAfter #RealisticExpectations

Better late than never… 😄 Even though the German national team unfortunately ‚didn’t quite‘🤫 make it all the way to the final of the World Cup, we still had a clear winner here at the practice! 🏆 Our in-house World Cup prediction competition was a real cracker – and Lara-Marie Sonntag proved she had the best footballing instinct in the whole team. With numerous spot-on predictions, she not only secured first place but also received a certificate and the entire stake from the Montanari team. 💰👏 Congratulations, Lara-Marie! 🎉 And don’t worry, everyone else: as we all know, once the World Cup is over, it’s time for the next prediction game. Maybe someone else will pull off the big win next time. 😉⚽ #TeamMontanari #WMTippspiel #Praxisleben #Teamgeist

❓ Questions upon questions on Monday – and we’ve got the answers! Our Racine asks the questions and Dr Michaela Montanari answers the queries that our patients are most frequently concerned about. 💬 On the agenda: ✔️ What helps with teeth grinding? ✔️ What treatments are available when the skin starts to lose its elasticity from the age of 40? ✔️ What can be done about excessive sweating? What question are you currently wondering about? Feel free to post it in the comments – we might just answer it in one of our next episodes! 👇 #AskDrMontanari #AestheticSurgery #SkinHealth #Botox #DrMontanari

👁️ Drooping eyelids? When your eyes look tired even though you feel fit … An upper eyelid lift is one of the most common procedures in plastic and cosmetic surgery – and for good reason. This is because, as we age, the skin loses its elasticity. Excess skin on the upper eyelid can make your eyes look tired or sad and, in severe cases, can even restrict your field of vision.   💡 What many people don’t know: an upper eyelid lift is usually carried out on an outpatient basis under local anaesthetic. Most patients are back to their normal social lives after just a short time. ☀️ And why do so many patients opt for the procedure in the summer in particular? 😎 Quite simply: Sunglasses protect the sensitive eye area during the healing phase – and nobody notices them at this time of year anyway. At the same time, the fresh scar should be consistently protected from UV radiation. A high-quality pair of sunglasses is therefore not just a fashion accessory, but also aids the healing process.   As with any surgical procedure, the same applies here: a personalised consultation and a realistic assessment of the options are the foundation for a natural and harmonious result.   # Upper eyelid lift # Drooping eyelids # Eyelid lift # Plastic surgery # Cosmetic surgery

What is our greatest accolade? 🩵 Every certificate, every seal and every award is a great honour to us. They show that our quality, experience and ongoing professional development are recognised. But there’s one accolade we can’t hang on the wall. It’s you! ✨ Your trust, your personal words and your positive reviews mean the world to us, day in, day out. They inspire and motivate our entire team to support every single patient with time, honesty and the utmost care. For this, we say from the bottom of our hearts: Thank you! 💙 #ThankYou #PatientTrust #PraxisMontanari #PlasticSurgery #Bochum