Types of Breast Implants - How do I pick?
Posted by Dr Lily Vrtik
on 1 June 2019
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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
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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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Breast Implant Related Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Posted by Dr Lily Vrtik
on 1 February 2019
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What is BIA-ALCL?
This is a rare form of lymphoma that develops adjacent to breast implants. It is difficult to be certain about the absolute risk because not all implants used are registere...
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What is Breast Hypertrophy?
Posted by Dr Lily Vrtik
on 9 January 2019
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Breast hypertrophy is by definition disproportionally large breasts with excessive breast tissue. This may occur as early as puberty, as a result of pregnancies, weight gain or even menopause. In t...
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Recent Changes in Medicare on Breast Implant Replacement
Posted
on 3 December 2018
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From 1st November 2018, there have been some changes made to the MBS with regards to breast implant surgery. The most significant would be for those who are having breast implant revi...
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