What is an SCC (Squamous Cell Carcinoma)?
Posted
on 1 October 2019
 "What is an SCC (Squamous Cell Carcinoma)?")
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), is the second most common form of skin cancer. This cancer is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells arising from the squamous cells in the epidermis,...
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Breast Implants, Breast Cancer and Screening
Posted by Dr Lily Vrtik
on 1 August 2019
 "Breast Implants, Breast Cancer and Screening")
There are controversial and contradictory information about breast implants, breast cancer and breast cancer screening. There is the concern that breast implants can cause cancer, or ...
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TGA Suspension of Textured Implants
Posted by Dr Lily Vrtik
on 11 July 2019
Today (11th July), TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration) has proposed regulatory actions to susped or cancel texture breast implants. It is a proposal only, NO DECISION has been made to suspend...
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Types of Breast Implants - How do I pick?
Posted by Dr Lily Vrtik
on 1 June 2019
 "Types of Breast Implants - How do I pick?")
There are different type of breast implants. Implants can be classified by several characteristics: Implant Fill: silicone or saline Most implants used these days are silicone implant...
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What is a BCC (Basal Cell Carcinoma)?
Posted
on 1 April 2019
 "What is a BCC (Basal Cell Carcinoma)?")
BCCs are abnormal, uncontrolled growths or lesions that arise in the skin's basal cells, which line the deepest layer of the epidermis (the outermost layer of the skin). BCCs are ...
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