Breast augmentation – question of the week: internal support I’m worried about the implant slipping or internal structures being weakened by a breast augmentation. One of my friends said her sutures came apart while she was lifting weights in the gym and now one of her implants has moved out of the pocket. Can this...
The Aston Baker Cutting Edge 2017 Highlights The Aston Baker Cutting Edge Aesthetic Surgery Symposium has been running for 37 years and brings together some of the world’s leading aesthetic plastic surgeons. This year, Dr Sharp and practice director Liz Washington joined hundreds of plastic surgeons and...
The Difference Between Saline and Silicone Breast Implants Breast augmentation surgery increases breast volume where it previously did not exist, as well as replacing lost volume following breastfeeding or weight loss. It can also be used to change the breast shape for women who have developmental and chest wall deformities,...
BIA-ALCL breast implant associated cancer update – August 2017 PLEASE NOTE THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN UPDATED – CLICK HERE. Breast implant associated-anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a very rare cancer that can be effectively treated, when detected early. Recent media reports may have caused confusion...
What is a dermal matrix and how is it being used in breast surgery? What is an allograft? Allograft is an organ or tissue donated from one individual to another. What is an acellular dermal matrix? It is an allograft made from donated human dermis (skin). An acellular dermal matrix (ADM) is a soft tissue substitute that can replace or...
More than skin deep: the health benefits of plastic surgery People seek out plastic surgery for a myriad of reasons. For some, it’s the correction of a trauma, accident or genetic deformity – for others, it’s reconstructive surgery for skin or breast cancer; replacing what previous surgery has taken away. The...
Does weight impact breast augmentation surgery? We often receive enquiries regarding weight gain or weight loss – and their impact on breast augmentation surgery. Here are some of the most commonly asked questions: Do I need to lose weight before I have breast augmentation surgery? As with all surgery, your...
Sensation changes after breast augmentation: what to expect Numbness is a normal part of any surgical procedure and can be expected for several weeks or months after surgery, as the nerves are traumatised by surgery and may be compressed by swelling. Sensation in the breast and nipple can increase or decrease after...
