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Cosmetic Surgery predictions for 2013

…the total number of operations through to the amount of money spent, for both 2012 and 2011. A new study by French-based IMCAS, a forum for plastic surgeons and dermatologists,…

PIP implants’ safety – the NHS verdict is in

…group found in January, meaning the message to patients remains unchanged. Though they do not believe PIPs pose a threat to women’s long-term health, anxiety over the threat of rupture…

NHS to remove PIP implants of 750 women

…to have them removed, with 93 operations already taking place. Just over 7,000 patients who received the implants privately have been referred to the NHS. In January, the Government announced…

Maria – Breast Augmentation

…in photos started to change. “I had some swelling; some pain; some tightness; some discomfort but NO REGRET.” I separated with my husband in January 2009 and later divorced –…

Final verdict on PIP implants published by SCENIHR

…(PIP) silicone breast implants. The report is an update of their earlier Opinion issued in 2012, taking into account new evidence that has become available since. The committee concluded that…

Severe PIP Rupture

This patient received high-profile PIP implants in 2008, and came to Aurora Clinics for removal and replacement in 2012. During the surgery, Mr Richards finds one PIP implant to be…

Silent PIP Rupture

This patient received high-profile PIP implants in 2007, and came to Aurora Clinics for removal and replacement in 2012. During the surgery, Mr Richards finds one PIP implant to be…

Extreme Single PIP Rupture

This patient had 250cc PIP implants inserted in 2007 and came to Aurora for removal and replacement in 2012. The right breast implant got removed in two parts. The customary…

Severe Single PIP Rupture

This patient had 310cc PIP implants inserted in 2004 and came to Aurora for removal and replacement in 2012. There was a severe PIP rupture in the right breast, and…

Katie – Implant Removal and Replacement

…about they way I looked and how I felt about myself. Unfortunately I later found out these implants were PIP. I therefore underwent a replacement surgery in 2012 where I…

PIP Replacement – Undetected Rupture

…and came to Aurora Clinics for removal and replacement in 2012. During the surgery Mr Richards removes both PIPs, which are seemingly still intact. Apart from the regular gel bleed…

Silent Double PIP Rupture

This patient had 335cc PIP implants inserted in 2004 and came to Aurora for removal and replacement in 2012. The right breast had a mild rupture, clearly a very recent…

Mild Single PIP Rupture

This patient had 250cc PIP implants inserted in 2008 and came to Aurora for removal and replacement in 2012. The right breast had a rough texture to it, which just…