Accessing Your Superannuation for Medically Necessary Surgery: How Azurite Medical and Wellness Can Help
If you’ve undergone major weight loss, you may be left with excess skin that causes more than just cosmetic issues. Rashes, infections, discomfort, and difficulty exercising are common, affecting both physical and emotional wellbeing.
At Azurite Medical and Wellness, we recognise that excess skin removal surgery is often medically necessary, not merely cosmetic. Our team can help you access your superannuation to fund these vital procedures — all through a convenient telehealth process that is typically completed within one week.
Once your superannuation has been approved, your surgery will be performed by our experienced and internationally accredited surgeon, Dr Theerapong, who specialises in post-weight loss and reconstructive body contouring procedures.
What Is Superannuation Access for Medical Treatment?
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) allows individuals to apply for early release of their superannuation on compassionate grounds to pay for medical treatment or surgery that is essential for health and wellbeing.
This includes procedures such as:
Excess skin removal following major weight loss
Reconstructive surgery after trauma or illness
Medically necessary body contouring procedures
To be eligible, you’ll need supporting documentation from a registered medical practitioner confirming that the procedure is medically required — and that’s where Azurite Medical and Wellness can assist.
How Azurite Medical and Wellness Supports Your Application
Our team specialises in providing patients with the medical assessments and documentation needed to apply for superannuation release — all conducted conveniently online via telehealth.
Our Simple, Fast Process
Step 1: Complete an Online Medical Questionnaire
Start by completing our secure online questionnaire detailing your medical history, symptoms, and how excess skin affects your daily life.Step 2: Telehealth Consultation with Dr Rob
You’ll then have a telehealth consultation with Dr Rob, our Sydney-based general surgeon, who will review your information and assess whether your procedure qualifies as medically necessary.Step 3: Receive Your Medical Report Within One Week
Following your consultation, Dr Rob will prepare a comprehensive medical report supporting your ATO compassionate release of superannuation application.
The entire process — from your initial questionnaire to your completed report — is typically finalised within one week.
Types of Surgeries We Can Assist With
At Azurite Medical and Wellness, we help patients obtain medical documentation for a range of post-weight loss and reconstructive surgeries, including:
Belt Lipectomy – Removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen, hips, and lower back.
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) – Tightens the abdominal wall and removes redundant skin and tissue.
Buttocks Lift – Corrects sagging skin and improves contour after significant weight loss.
Mons Plasty – Reduces and reshapes the mons pubis area for comfort and hygiene.
Brachioplasty (Arm Lift) – Removes excess skin from the upper arms to improve comfort and movement.
Thighplasty (Thigh Lift) – Eliminates loose skin from the thighs to reduce chafing and skin irritation.
Mastopexy (Breast Lift) – Elevates and reshapes the breasts following major weight loss or pregnancy.
If your surgery type isn’t listed, our team can still assess whether it qualifies for ATO compassionate release under medical necessity guidelines.
Your Surgery with Dr Theerapong
Once your superannuation access is approved, your surgery will be performed by Dr Theerapong, an ISAPS-accredited plastic and reconstructive surgeon with extensive experience in body contouring and post-weight loss procedures.
Dr Theerapong is internationally recognised for his precision, patient-centred care, and natural results. His ISAPS (International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery) accreditation ensures that he upholds the highest international standards of safety, ethics, and surgical excellence.
Each procedure is customised to your anatomy and goals, ensuring optimal functional and aesthetic outcomes. Whether you’re undergoing an abdominoplasty, brachioplasty, or belt lipectomy, you can trust that you’ll be cared for by a highly skilled specialist who prioritises safety, comfort, and long-term wellbeing.
Transparent Pricing
The fee for your telehealth medical assessment and report is $550 AUD (non-refundable).
This covers:
Review of your online medical questionnaire
Preparation of your detailed medical report for superannuation application
Please note: this fee is non-refundable, regardless of the outcome of your superannuation release request.
Why Choose Azurite Medical and Wellness?
Telehealth Convenience: Access our services anywhere in Australia — no in-person appointments required.
Fast Turnaround: Receive your medical documentation within one week.
Expert Surgeons:
Dr Rob – Sydney-based general surgeon providing professional medical assessments.
Dr Theerapong – ISAPS-accredited plastic and reconstructive surgeon performing your procedure.
Comprehensive Support: From medical evidence to surgical care, we guide you every step of the way.
Patient-Focused Approach: Compassionate care designed to help you reclaim comfort, health, and confidence.
Take the Next Step Toward a Healthier You
If you’re ready to take the next step toward excess skin removal or reconstructive surgery after weight loss, Azurite Medical and Wellness can make the process seamless.
