Dr Eva Nagy - Sydney Oncoplastic Surgery

04/03/2026

https://youtu.be/dt7MRUGhcKg?si=FFqPeVRA5vatAi47

On a lighter note:
Marcus is an absolute darling and such a source of comfort for the patients undergoing cancer treatment and recovery! Keep being amazing, Marcus!

When Marcus was a puppy, he began training with Guide Dogs NSW. But after 12 weeks of training, it quickly became apparent that the four-year-old, 32-kilo la...

03/02/2026

https://youtu.be/SuV4OPVjJjo?si=fYiw313a6U4JSX78

Myth: Breast Cancer only affects older women.
More and more young women are getting diagnosed with breast cancer. Being breast aware and diligent with your health is important and could save your life. If something feels different, please see your doctor!

20/07/2025

Implants can rupture. There are cool videos where people slam new implants into the ground, punch them, and even step on them, to demonstrate how implants can withstand a lot of physical punishment without rupturing. Yet, my clinical experience shows that more than half of the women with breast implants will have a rupture or leak. In fact, in patients whose imaging showed no implant issues, implant leaks were detected in about 30% of them.
Implants can break down for a number of reasons. These include:
mechanical fatigue, chemical leaching, biological processes, and trauma.
It's important to have a clear understanding of risks before deciding to have them, and to speak with your doctor promptly if a rupture is suspected.

(This post is intended as general information and not medical advice. Speak with your doctor about your specific health concerns.)

30/03/2025

It's encouraging to see Plastic Surgeons like Dr Brenner who speak openly about the growing list of complications associated with implants. In this video, he discusses FDA's notice that other cancers have been observed and linked with breast implants. He also discusses Breast Implant Illness, and his observations of clients' health after explant and capsulectomies.
https://youtu.be/6eOmH6tivyY?si=KV2GLSWde_R-LUDv

(Views of the speakers in the video are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Sydney Oncoplastic Surgery.)

Plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Kevin Brenner explains the FDA's Sept. 8 warning about new reports of cancer cells found in the scar tissue around bre...

28/03/2025

Breast implants are not risk-free devices. They are certainly not "perfectly safe!"
It has taken a lot of time and advocacy to get health agencies to start recognising the risks of implants. Good to see a more comprehensive lists of risks by the US FDA, which hopefully will be mirrored by the Australian regulator.

The webpage provides information about some of the complications and adverse outcomes of breast implants.

13/02/2025

Tara (not her real name) saw me a few years after she had her breast implants removed. A number of years after having them put in, she started feeling unwell. She promptly got a plastic surgeon to remove them and requested for a complete capsulectomy. While she saw some improvements in symptoms, Tara's symptoms persisted in spite of the implants having been removed.

While the main reason for her seeing me was to address the persisting symptoms, Tara also mentioned that she wasn't satisfied with how her breasts looked after explant surgery (appearing somewhat deflated and lacking volume). We had an extensive discussion on the possibility that she might have residual implant scar capsule in her chest (might it be the cause of persisting symptoms?). There was also a detailed explanation of the option of mammoplastic reconstruction.

A few months later, Tara decided to have surgery to check for residual scar capsule and for a mammoplastic reconstruction of the breasts at the same time.
During the surgery, significant pieces of scar capsules were found in her chest (these were carefully removed). A mammoplastic reconstruction was also performed to improve both the volume and shape of her breasts.

It has been 9 months since Tara's surgery with me, and the results have been encouraging. Tara's BII symptoms have significantly improved, and she is very satisfied with the results of the reconstruction.



(Information contained in this post is general in nature and is not intended to be medical advice. Speak with your doctor to obtain advice on your own situation. Surgery results vary across individuals. Pictures here are not predictive of expected results. Images used with patient's permission)

29/09/2024

It was an absolute honour participating in and presenting at this year’s Mast Cell Masterminds in Oregon, USA.
Very encouraging seeing the increasing number of healthcare professionals take a deep interest in mast cell disorders and treatment strategies.

11/09/2024

Having dense breasts means that conventional screening by mammogram is not as reliable. It also poses a higher cancer risk.

This step taken in the US is one in the right direction. Hopefully it’ll be replicated here in Australia soon.

A new FDA mandate starts Tuesday that will require mammogram facilities to notify patients of dense breast tissue. NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie A...