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Explant or breast implant removal surgery, what you should know? This lady in her 50s had several surgeries elsewhere over the years and developed recurrent capsular contracture and breast discomfort. Her surgery involved a total capsulectomy and removal of textured breast implants. Her after photos are 6 months following surgery. Our patient is […]

What does the latest government announcement mean for plastic surgery patients? Scott Morrison indicated today that some elective surgery can resume after Anzac Day, long weekend. This will mean a gradual return to elective surgery starting with category 2 surgery. […]

Key Facts about Breast Implant Associated ALCL What is BIA-ALCL? It is a rare cancer of lymphatic cells and a form of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma It is not a breast cancer First reported nearly 20 years ago Who is affected by BIA-ALCL? Women who have had breast implants for either cosmetic or reconstructive reasons Based on the research we have so far […]

Medicare changes and how will they impact on your plastic surgery? Medicare have announced some significant changes to plastic surgery item numbers effective from 1 November 2018. Some item numbers are no longer included in the medicare benefits schedule while other item numbers now have very strict criteria to meet eligibility requirements. […]