<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>Dr Lily Vrtik, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon</title><link>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/</link><description><![CDATA[Dr Lily Vrtik RSS]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2023 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><managingEditor>plasticlily888@yahoo.com.au (Dr Lily Vrtik)</managingEditor><generator>Dr Lily Vrtik</generator><language>en</language><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><atom:link rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" href="https://www.creareclinic.com.au/"/><item><title><![CDATA[Can I Breastfeed After Breast Reduction?]]></title><link>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/can-i-breastfeed-after-breast-reduction-</link><guid>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/112623</guid><description><![CDATA[Can I breastfeed after breast reduction?

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Theoretically speaking, one should still be able to breastfeed after breast reduction, as the ducts to the nipple are not divided and the central breast mound under the nipples are preserved during breast reduction surgery. However, don&#39;t forget that a proportion of the population naturally struggle to breastfeed (with or without previous breast surgery). It has also been shown that people with large breasts often find it difficult to brea...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2023 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Capsular Contracture?]]></title><link>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/what-is-capsular-contracture-</link><guid>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/102700</guid><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;

1. What is Capsular Contracture?

Capsular Contracture is a tightening of the scar tissue that forms around the breast implant. The scar tissue is normal and is known as the &#39;capsule&#39;, and the tightening is referred as &#39;contracture&#39;. This is also often known as &#39;hardening&#39; of the breast due to breast implant surgery.&nbsp; Mild contractures can feel firm. More severe contractures can be painful and may distort the breast by pulling the breast implant up signifi...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2023 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB1517/blogImages/5c4efd089ebbf.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="55371"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is an SCC (Squamous Cell Carcinoma)?]]></title><link>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/what-is-an-scc--squamous-cell-carcinoma--</link><guid>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/102699</guid><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), is the second most common form of skin cancer. This cancer is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells arising from the squamous cells in the epidermis, the skin&#39;s outermost layer. It is sometimes called cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) to differentiate it from very different kinds of SCCs elsewhere in the body (e.g. lung). Cutaneous is the scientific word for &quot;related to or affecting the skin.&quot;<br />
More than 1 million cases of squamous...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jun 2023 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB1517/blogImages/5c4ef3af071e9.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="24372"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do ruptured breast implants have to be removed?]]></title><link>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/do-ruptured-breast-implants-have-to-be-removed-</link><guid>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/48746</guid><description><![CDATA[This is a very good question and one I am often asked by patients with an ultrasound report indicating implant rupture. There is no straight answer.

Implant ruptures are classified into two types: intracapsular and extracapsular. Intracapsular (IC) rupture means that the implant has ruptured inside a tissue capsule which the body has formed around the implant. So, in theory, it is &#39;contained&#39;. It is very difficult to diagnose, as the implant often feels normal and the breast itself l...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[When would I need to have my breast implants exchanged?]]></title><link>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/when-would-i-need-to-have-my-breast-implants-exchanged-</link><guid>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/48738</guid><description><![CDATA[The short answer is if it is not broken, don&#39;t fix it. Or put simply - if there is nothing wrong with them and if you are still comfortable with them, there is no need to have them removed or replaced.

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Many things can happen to Breast Implants during your lifetime whether you had them placed for cosmetic or reconstructive reasons. The latest statistics showed that around 35-45% of patients with breast implants in place require some form of revision procedure within 10-15 years of their ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2023 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breast Implants, Breast Cancer and Screening]]></title><link>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/breast-implants--breast-cancer-and-screening</link><guid>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/102695</guid><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;

There are controversial and contradictory information about breast implants, breast cancer and breast cancer screening. There is the concern that breast implants can cause cancer, or that it affects the detection of cancer, including the effectiveness of screening mammograms. There are numerous studies and reviews conducted over the years, and several conclusions can be drawn:

1. Augmentation patient are not at a greater risk of developing breast cancer.

This concern came out of stu...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 16 Apr 2023 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB1517/blogImages/5c4ed55ba1398.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="224683"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is a BCC (Basal Cell Carcinoma)?]]></title><link>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/what-is-a-bcc--basal-cell-carcinoma--</link><guid>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/102698</guid><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;

BCCs are abnormal, uncontrolled growths or lesions that arise in the skin&#39;s basal cells, which line the deepest layer of the epidermis (the outermost layer of the skin). BCCs are usually caused by a combination of cumulative and intense, occasional sun exposure. More than 4 million cases of basal cell carcinoma are diagnosed each year. In fact, BCC is the most frequently occurring form of all cancers. More than one out of every three new cancers is a skin cancer, and the vast majo...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2023 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB1517/blogImages/5c4eee5e88fb3.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="22457"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Breast Hypertrophy?]]></title><link>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/what-is-breast-hypertrophy-</link><guid>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/46390</guid><description><![CDATA[Breast hypertrophy is by definition disproportionally large breasts with excessive breast tissue. This may occur as early as puberty, as a result of pregnancies, weight gain or even menopause. In the medical literature, some classify this condition into Macromastia (excessive breast tissue less than 2.5kg) and Gigantomastia (excessive breast tissue greater than 2.5kg). Regardless of the excess amount, large, heavy breasts can contribute to chronic neck and shoulder pain, upper back strain as ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB1517/blogImages/555c22bd6afa1.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="20228"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Types of Breast Implants - How do I pick?]]></title><link>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/types-of-breast-implants---how-do-i-pick-</link><guid>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/102696</guid><description><![CDATA[<br />
There are different type of breast implants. Implants can be classified by several characteristics:

Implant Fill: silicone or saline

Most implants used these days are silicone implants. Saline implants have been found to have a shorter life span and has issues such as air absorption (resulting in &#39;sloshing&#39;), rippling. It is also not form stable (shape can be affected by soft tissues of the body). The implants also feel less natural due to the liquidity of water. Silicone implants ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2022 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB1517/blogImages/5c4edd00bc033.png" type="image/png" length="67722"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is bigger better?]]></title><link>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/is-bigger-better-</link><guid>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/46686</guid><description><![CDATA[Often when one is considering breast augmentation, the advice is to go bigger. Our advice is to consider a few factors:&nbsp;

 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What clothes do you like to wear?
 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; How noticeable do you want them to be?
 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What breast shape are you considering?
 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; How active is your lifestyle?


Considering that most clothes off the rack are made for C-D cup breasts, if you go bigger, you may have to upsize your shirts and dresses to fit a...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2022 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB1517/blogImages/555c21a9e1387.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="19258"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do I know if my breast implants are in trouble?]]></title><link>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/how-do-i-know-if-my-breast-implants-are-in-trouble-</link><guid>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/48742</guid><description><![CDATA[There are symptoms and signs that may indicate problems associated with breast implants. However, one must always remember that majority of implant ruptures are picked up incidentally on ultrasounds and mammograms. On the other hand, some of the symptoms and signs mentioned below may not be due to the breast implant, but rather possible disease within the breast tissue itself.

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Breast pain, breast discomfort, nipple sensitivity and soreness are not uncommon presenting complaints from patient...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 06 Feb 2022 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do I know I have a skin cancer?]]></title><link>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/how-do-i-know-i-have-a-skin-cancer-</link><guid>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/46386</guid><description><![CDATA[Skin cancers develop as a result of transformation of abnormal skin cells into cancerous cells, resulting in a growth which can invade and destroy normal tissue. There are several different types of skin cancers, and within each types, there are subtypes. They have characteristic appearances, some are easy to detect, whilst others are difficult to see until they are quite extensive. They also behave quite differently, some are fast growing and aggressive, whilst others are slow and indolent.
...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB1517/blogImages/555c1ffb55561.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="43126"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are my breasts different?]]></title><link>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/why-are-my-breasts-different-</link><guid>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/46682</guid><description><![CDATA[Breast asymmetry is very common. There are degrees of asymmetry. A mild different between the two breasts can be normal, if it is within a cup size. It is, in fact, quite unusual to have perfectly symmetrical set of breasts. Consider this, when you try on new shoes, does one shoe often fits a bit more snug than the other? Asymmetry between the two sides of the body is common, and often considered to be within normal limits.&nbsp;
When does one consider breast asymmetry to be abnormal? This is...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2021 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB1517/blogImages/555c1c73cde88.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="68007"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[What options are open to me with implant removal?]]></title><link>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/what-options-are-open-to-me-with-implant-removal-</link><guid>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/48750</guid><description><![CDATA[There are three main options opens to patients who chose to have their implant removed.

Option 1: To have them removed and not replaced<br />
This is medically the best option especially if the implants are removed for rupture or capsular contracture, but cosmetically, it may not give the most satisfactory result. This option allows the best mammogram breast screening for the future. It also removes the possibility of you needing another implant revision procedure sometime in the future. It does n...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2021 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Plastic Surgery covered by my private health insurance?]]></title><link>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/is-plastic-surgery-covered-by-my-private-health-insurance-</link><guid>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/48734</guid><description><![CDATA[Plastic Surgery procedures are divided into two main categories reconstructive and cosmetic. Many of the procedures we perform are rebatable from Private Health Insurers (PHI) as they are performed for medical reasons. However, each procedure can only be claimable if certain criteria set by the Medicare board are met. This is why a preoperative appointment is essential for us to provide you with an accurate quote for your procedure, as it is during your consultation that you will have a thoro...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2021 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do I choose a good sunscreen?]]></title><link>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/how-do-i-choose-a-good-sunscreen-</link><guid>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/63131</guid><description><![CDATA[There are so many sunscreens on the market, it is often very difficult to know which one to buy. Studies have shown that sun protection is essential, especially at an early age for prevention of skin cancers. Whilst use later in life delays the onset of skin malignancies and signs of ageing such as wrinkles, poor skin texture and pigmentation. Sun protection means physical barriers such as use of shade, covering with clothing and hats, as well as application of sunscreen.

What are the essent...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Aug 2021 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melanoma Staging - What is the difference between Level and Stage?]]></title><link>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/melanoma-staging---what-is-the-difference-between-level-and-stage-</link><guid>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/63139</guid><description><![CDATA[When one is first diagnosed with a Melanoma, it is often associated with anxiety and distress. What does this mean? Many will ask. Melanoma has been depicted by social media, general media and the internet as a deadly disease. This is true, if the Melanoma is advanced. When a Melanoma has been diagnosed early, it can be a curable cancer, with excellent prognosis and long-term outcome. The way we, as doctors determine whether your melanoma is advanced or not, is dependent on its Level and Stag...]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jul 2021 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should I be worried about skin cancers?]]></title><link>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/should-i-be-worried-about-skin-cancers-</link><guid>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/46382</guid><description><![CDATA[Australia has the highest incidence of Skin Cancers, and unfortunately, Queensland has the most number of cases in Australia. Risks of skin cancer include: Skin Type, Sun Exposure, Sun Protection, Age, Family History and Smoking history.&nbsp;
Skin types are typically classified into the Fitzpatrick scale:


 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Type I (scores 06) Pale white; blond or red hair; blue eyes; freckles Always burns, never tans
 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Type II (scores 713) White; fair; blond or red hair;...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB1517/blogImages/555c232a38768.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="21032"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[TGA Suspension of Textured Implants]]></title><link>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/tga-suspension-of-breast-implants</link><guid>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/105334</guid><description><![CDATA[Today (11th July), TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration) has proposed regulatory actions to susped or cancel texture breast implants. It is a proposal only, NO DECISION has been made to suspend ANY implants at this time. Implant companies have until 24th July to submit their reports, and further decisions will be made with regards to regulatory actions.&nbsp; Currently, there is no proposal or intention to RECALL any implant products.&nbsp;

This is in response to an increase in the incidenc...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2020 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breast Implant Related Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma]]></title><link>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/breast-implant-related-anaplastic-large-cell-lymphoma</link><guid>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/102694</guid><description><![CDATA[
 What is BIA-ALCL?

 This is a rare form of lymphoma that develops adjacent to breast implants. It is difficult to be certain about the absolute risk because not all implants used are registered, and not all cases of ALCL are registered. The risk is also dependent on the type and brand of breast implants. The estimated general risk is ranges from approximately 1 in 2700 to 1 in 80,000 depending on the type/brand of implant. It is not breast cancer, which has a general risk of 1 in 8 women....]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB1517/blogImages/5c4ed21482dee.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="208595"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recent Changes in Medicare on Breast Implant Replacement]]></title><link>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/recent-changes-in-medicare-on-breast-implant-replacement</link><guid>https://www.creareclinic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/102697</guid><description><![CDATA[
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 From 1st November 2018, there have been some changes made to the MBS with regards to breast implant surgery. The most significant would be for those who are having breast implant revisions.

 Previously, breast implant replacements are rebatable with Medicare and private health funds if there is a clinical indication to do so, however, this has since been changed that not all patients will be covered for replacement as per criteria below:

 TN.8.98<br />
 Breast Prosthesis, Remov...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2018 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB1517/blogImages/5c4ee8e5461dd.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="187522"/></item></channel></rss>
