Breast implant safety update: the TGA announcement SEPTEMBER 2019 In recent months the Therapeutic Goods Administration have undertaken an enormous amount of work, commissioning internal scientific reviews, meeting with external advisory groups, liaising with overseas regulatory authorities and research groups to...
Is Modern Breast Augmentation Surgery Considered to be Safe? Is breast augmentation surgery considered to be a safe procedure? Specifically, are modern breast implants safer than the implants used in the past and is there anything I can do to make sure my surgery is as safe as possible? - patient Dr Sharp: It’s great to...
Breast implant safety update France’s ANSM (their equivalent of Australia’s TGA) recently decided to prohibit the use of 13 macro-textured and polyurethane coated implants from six manufacturers. In Australia, the TGA has asked textured implant suppliers to provide detailed...
In the media: Dr David Sharp plastic surgery Dr Sharp was featured in the Queensland Times this month, discussing the tips, trends and pitfalls of plastic surgery in 2019. He said more Australians are undergoing plastic surgery as stigma and stereotypes change, and surgical advancements evolve. Below are...
HOW CAN I PREVENT OR TREAT SCAR TETHERING? “I’ve had surgery and experienced scar tethering in the past. I’d like to have more surgery, but I see so many different types of scarring on online forums and chat groups, and I’m really worried it will happen again. Is there a way of...
What is the short scar breast augmentation technique? Breast augmentation short scar technique Like all areas of surgery, including cosmetic surgery, advancements in breast augmentation techniques have sought to reduce the risks, trauma and scarring inherent with any operation. The resultant advancements have been due...
Question of the week: are routine MRI scans necessary for implants after breast augmentation? How can I tell if my implant has ruptured? I had breast implants last year and was wondering if I need to get routine breast ultrasounds or MRI scans? I don’t have a family history of breast cancer. - patient Dr Sharp: Routine MRI or ultrasounds are not...
Question of the week: what are cohesive gel or form stable breast implants? I want silicone implants for my augmentation, but I’m confused about the difference between gummy bear, cohesive gel and form stable implants. How do I choose the safest? - patient Dr Sharp: It’s good to hear you are thinking about these factors and how...
Medicare plastic surgery changes: will they impact you? Medicare has announced significant changes to plastic surgery item numbers on the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) that will be effective from the 1st of November 2018. If you do not have item numbers listed on your informed financial consent document, this news...
Safe breast augmentation surgery – the 14 Point Plan Pledge Few implantable medical devices have been studied for their safety more extensively than silicone gel-filled breast implants. Research shows that breast augmentation surgery is a safe procedure when performed by specialist plastic surgeons in accredited hospitals. It...
Question of the week: can I increase my implant size after breast augmentation? I had a breast augmentation 5 years ago and after putting on a bit of weight, it feels like my breasts are now too small for the rest of my body. Is it possible to increase the implant size, and how do I find out the biggest possible size, without looking unnatural?...
Breast augmentation question of the week: the difference between an augmentation mammoplasty and augmentation mastopexy What’s the difference between a breast augmentation mammoplasty (BAM) and breast augmentation mastopexy, or are they both the same thing? I’ve been told I might need the mastopexy version with my implants. - patient Dr Sharp: A mastopexy is another word...
