ACL_PS News

Plastic Surgery Ideas and Opinions:
Dr Campbell-Lloyd's personal blog.

What happens to the capsules in explant surgery?
August 15, 2023
December 7, 2021
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By Dr. Andrew Campbell-Lloyd

What happens to the capsules in explant surgery?

It seems that Plastic Surgery as an industry remains determined to avoid the problem of BII and the long term viability of breast implant for many patients

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Updates & News
December 20, 2022
November 13, 2021
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By Dr. Andrew Campbell-Lloyd

Updates & News

We would also like to announce that we will be taking a period of extended leave in early 2022 and the practice will be closing during that time...

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The effect of explant surgery on body image
January 8, 2023
September 18, 2021
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By Dr. Andrew Campbell-Lloyd

The effect of explant surgery on body image

Explant surgery is becoming very common. The effect of removing breast implants on a patient's body image is complex and warrants discussion.

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Fat transfer to the breast – is anyone really an expert?
January 8, 2023
October 11, 2020
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By Dr. Andrew Campbell-Lloyd

Fat transfer to the breast – is anyone really an expert?

Interesting thing recently. All of a sudden, fat transfer (also referred to as fat grafting or lipofilling) to the breast has become a fairly common...

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Breast Implant Revision Surgery – does Medicare or my health insurance cover Breast implant replacement?
January 13, 2023
August 31, 2020
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By Dr. Andrew Campbell-Lloyd

Breast Implant Revision Surgery – does Medicare or my health insurance cover Breast implant replacement?

Health insurance does NOT (and shouldn’t be expected to) cover the cost of putting new cosmetic implants back in. Revision surgery is always self-funded.

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*UPDATED* TGA breast implant review and worldwide Allergan recall of “Natrelle” textured breast implants
January 8, 2023
September 29, 2019
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By Dr. Andrew Campbell-Lloyd

*UPDATED* TGA breast implant review and worldwide Allergan recall of “Natrelle” textured breast implants

The headlines are pretty scary: “WORLDWIDE ALLERGAN RECALL” and the like. Well, it was only a matter of time I guess before this happened...

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Breast Reconstruction Myths
January 8, 2023
May 5, 2019
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By Dr. Andrew Campbell-Lloyd

Breast Reconstruction Myths

There are so many different things we hear repeated time and again about breast reconstruction. We hear about long procedures, the pain, the recovery, the

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Breast implant illness – myth or monster?
January 8, 2023
April 30, 2019
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By Dr. Andrew Campbell-Lloyd

Breast implant illness – myth or monster?

Breast implant illness – it seems to pop up everywhere at the moment. I see newspaper articles and endless social media posts, patients are asking...

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Breast Reconstruction in Australia
January 8, 2023
November 13, 2018
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By Dr. Andrew Campbell-Lloyd

Breast Reconstruction in Australia

Breast cancer diagnoses continue to increase. Recent Australian data have shown that the rates of diagnosis of early forms of breast cancer in...

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How do we increase awareness about breast reconstruction options
January 8, 2023
November 1, 2018
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By Dr. Andrew Campbell-Lloyd

How do we increase awareness about breast reconstruction options

Breast Reconstruction in Adelaide - Access the full range of breast reconstruction options is by consulting a Specialist Plastic Surgeon.

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What is the cost of breast reconstruction?
January 8, 2023
May 25, 2017
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By Dr. Andrew Campbell-Lloyd

What is the cost of breast reconstruction?

What are the costs of breast reconstruction in Australia? It is a question worth asking.

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Hybrid Breast Reconstruction with fat grafting: The “other” option?
January 8, 2023
December 5, 2016
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By Dr. Andrew Campbell-Lloyd

Hybrid Breast Reconstruction with fat grafting: The “other” option?

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Breast reconstruction: Who wants it? Who gets it?
January 8, 2023
November 1, 2016
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By Dr. Andrew Campbell-Lloyd

Breast reconstruction: Who wants it? Who gets it?

It may seem logical that any woman who has a mastectomy would want a breast reconstruction. But, overwhelmingly, we know..

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ALCL data
January 8, 2023
October 12, 2016
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By Dr. Andrew Campbell-Lloyd

ALCL data

The most up-to-date data on ALCL has been presented...

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Are breast implants really associated with cancer?
January 8, 2023
September 16, 2016
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By Dr. Andrew Campbell-Lloyd

Are breast implants really associated with cancer?

Breast augmentation remains one of the most popular aesthetic surgical procedures. But a recently described form of cancer called breast implant...

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Plastic Surgery Fees: an open discussion
January 8, 2023
September 4, 2016
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By Dr. Andrew Campbell-Lloyd

Plastic Surgery Fees: an open discussion

Plastic surgery fees in Australia remain frustratingly obscure. We think that needs to change.

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Cosmetic surgery: It’s still surgery
January 8, 2023
August 11, 2016
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By Dr. Andrew Campbell-Lloyd

Cosmetic surgery: It’s still surgery

Cosmetic surgery is back in the media, with a young woman going public after suffering complications following a cosmetic breast augmentation...

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Breast reconstruction with implants: do you need a Plastic Surgeon?
January 8, 2023
July 9, 2016
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By Dr. Andrew Campbell-Lloyd

Breast reconstruction with implants: do you need a Plastic Surgeon?

Breast reconstruction with implants may not sound as complicated as a DIEP flap, but don’t let yourself be fooled into thinking it is a simple operation...

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Plastic Surgery & Social Media
December 20, 2022
June 30, 2016
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By Dr. Andrew Campbell-Lloyd

Plastic Surgery & Social Media

Do me a favour and google “breast augmentation instagram”, then come back to this post. There is a slightly troubling side to Plastic Surgery...

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Do thin patients have a choice? What about DIEP flaps in thin women?
January 8, 2023
June 19, 2016
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By Dr. Andrew Campbell-Lloyd

Do thin patients have a choice? What about DIEP flaps in thin women?

The usual trope is that thin women with a low or even a normal BMI may not be the best candidates for DIEP flaps. Fortunately,...

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