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

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