Are breast implants making people sick? 

That's the question tens of thousands of women are asking as they suffer from a range of unexplained symptoms after going under the knife for a breast augmentation. 

In this episode of The Quicky, we take a look at Breast Implant Illness, what it is, how it happens, and if the changes to laws around plastic surgery in Australia will better prepare women for when they undergo a breast augmentation. 

To read Elfy Scott's investigative piece on breast implant illness click here

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CREDITS 

Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Kailee Waddell - Mum of 3, Suffered From Breast Implant Illness 

Dr Anand Deva - Director of Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Maquarie University and Co-Director of the Surgical Infection Research Group 

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Kally Borg

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

Are breast implants making people sick? 
That's the question tens of thousands of women are asking as they suffer from a range of unexplained symptoms after going under the knife for a breast augmentation. 
In this episode of The Quicky, we take a look at Breast Implant Illness, what it is, how it happens, and if the changes to laws around plastic surgery in Australia will better prepare women for when they undergo a breast augmentation. 
To read Elfy Scott's investigative piece on breast implant illness <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/can-breast-implants-make-you-sick/">click here</a>
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CONTACT US
Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at <a href="mailto:thequicky@mamamia.com.au">thequicky@mamamia.com.au</a>
CREDITS 
Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to: 
Kailee Waddell - Mum of 3, Suffered From Breast Implant Illness 
Dr Anand Deva - Director of Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Maquarie University and Co-Director of the Surgical Infection Research Group 
Producer: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Kally Borg
Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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The Quicky is Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then dives deeper on one topic you want to know more about. It&rsquo;s a show that helps you cut through the noise and tells you exactly what you need to know today.
It&rsquo;s what women are talking about today. Interesting stories. Intelligent conversation. Minus the shock and horror.&nbsp;

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