Category: Industry News
Breast Implant Associated-Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) and other breast prosthesis related cancers.
1. It is a cancer of lymphatic cells and a form of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
2. It is not a cancer of the patient’s breast gland
3. It occurs in association with breast implants and to date exclusively with exposure to textured implants (no reported cases with exposure to smooth implants alone)
4. It occurs in women who have had implants for both cosmetic and reconstructive reasons
5. It takes an average of 7 – 10 years after implant insertion...Read More
Breast Reduction
The most frequent operation I do is breast reduction.
Although large breasts may have appeal initially, however for some patients this is overcome by the reality of neck, shoulder and back pain; bra straps cutting into shoulders; repeated and frequent headaches; sweating and rashes under the breasts; difficulties in exercising and playing sport; other lifestyle issues.
Over the last 25 years, I have done breast reductions for patients aged 15 to 78. It is an operation where the likelihood of...Read More