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Predictability in breast surgery: are breast implants more "predictable" than fat grafting?
July 31, 2023
July 31, 2023
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By Dr. Andrew Campbell-Lloyd

Predictability in breast surgery: are breast implants more "predictable" than fat grafting?

Breast implant surgery and fat transfer are very different procedures and direct comparisons are often not helpful.

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Why do breast implants cause pain?
September 5, 2023
June 19, 2023
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By Dr. Andrew Campbell-Lloyd

Why do breast implants cause pain?

Chronic discomfort and pain associated with breast implants is far more common than you think.

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We need to talk about "dual-plane".
July 26, 2023
March 7, 2022
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By Dr. Andrew Campbell-Lloyd

We need to talk about "dual-plane".

Dual-plane breast implant placement is a technique associated with many long term problems which deserve closer scrutiny.

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Breast Implant Revision Surgery – does Medicare or my health insurance cover Breast implant replacement?
April 8, 2024
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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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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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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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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What’s driving trends in breast cancer reconstruction?
December 20, 2022
April 17, 2016
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By Dr. Andrew Campbell-Lloyd

What’s driving trends in breast cancer reconstruction?

A diagnosis of cancer is a life changing moment. One of the main goals of breast reconstruction is to allow the restoration of normality...

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Breast implants: when they work, and when they don’t.
January 8, 2023
December 4, 2015
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By Dr. Andrew Campbell-Lloyd

Breast implants: when they work, and when they don’t.

Much of the focus when discussing breast reconstruction is on the DIEP flap. However, for some women, implant based reconstruction ...

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