Breast implants – Episode 68

In this episode, the Good GP interviews Dr Anand Deva on breast implants. Dr Deva is the Director of Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Macquarie University and co-director of the Surgical Infection Research Group. In this episode we look at the history of implants, the frequency of the procedures, the risks involved and the recommendations for patient follow-up. Dr Deva also explores the complications that can occur and the symptoms for adverse reactions.