Episode 83: Breast Augmentation | Risks and Myths
Summary
Dr. Travis Brown and plastic surgeon Dr. Andrew Campbell-Lloyd delve into the evolution of breast augmentation, from early attempts to modern silicone implants, highlighting controversies like the Dow Corning scandal and the PIP crisis. They discuss common acute and long-term complications, the contentious concept of Breast Implant Illness (BII), and the rare but significant risk of BIA-ALCL, emphasizing the need for patient education on implant durability and surgical planning. The episode also covers regulatory changes impacting GPs and the importance of informed decision-making.Episode description
Over the last 100 years, numerous types of implants (i.e. ivory, glass, wool) and injections (i.e. epoxy resin, beeswax, paraffin) have been used in an attempt for breast augmentation but the results were poor. In 1962, the first operation using silicone implants was performed and it revolutionised breast surgery. Breast augmentation surgery (cosmetic and reconstructive) is one of the most common cosmetic surgeries in Australia, United States, and the United Kingdom.
As one of the most common cosmetic surgeries, it is important for doctors and patients to know about the risks and myths of this procedure. In this episode, we discuss breast augmentation surgery and our discussion includes common complications, risks, and breast implantation illness.
This is the story of breast augmentation
Our special guest:
Our special guest is plastic surgeon Dr Andrew Campbell-Lloyd from ACL Plastic surgery in Adelaide.
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