BIA-ALCL Advisory Update The following advisory represents a collaborative effort between ASPS and ASAPS to produce biannual updates on recent disease developments, government regulatory communications, and consensus recommendations. Q: What is BIA-ALCL? A:...
During my training at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and University of Melbourne, I undertook a Master of Surgery degree which involved growing skin in Petri dishes (skin culture). Cultured skin can be used to grow the patient’s own skin, taking a small 2 cm...
Is your ‘Cosmetic Surgeon’ really a Surgeon? Make sure they have the FRACS qualification. Don’t get fooled by dodgy doctors practicing as cosmetic surgeons in Australia. Find out more information about your surgeon and check their credentials online with the...
The discovery of the new disease, Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ACLC), has led to a major re-think regarding the operative techniques for breast augmentation. It is important to note BIA-ALCL is a very rare condition, affecting an...
The appearance of Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) has been a great shock to many caring plastic surgeons who are most concerned for their patients welfare. The TGA in Australia and the FDA in America are being kept appraised of the...
