Helen Hu

Research Fellow
Surgical Infection Research Group
Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences
Macquarie University

[Anand Deva @saferimplants]

All the colors of the rainbow! #pride

[Aesthetic Surgery Journal/ASJ Open Forum @ASJrnl]

Welcome to the January 2023 issue of ASJ! Read it here: https://t.co/oAcJs4GoK5 @DallasPlasticMD @saferimplants @danieldelvecchio @NahaiDr

[Mark Henley @MrMarkHenley]

MPs say lip fillers must be made prescription-only like Botox and influencers should be forced to add a disclaimer logo to any photoshopped images https://t.co/f6yISKJf2D #cosmeticprocedures #Botox #socialmedia @MailOnline

[Plastic Surgeons Aus @PlastSurgAus]

https://t.co/YHVrpFJnHt ASPS members Michael Wagels and Mark Ashton highlight this new innovation #plasticsurgery

[Anand Deva @saferimplants]

Regulators need to stop the indiscriminate and predatory use of social media as a means of luring vulnerable and unsuspecting patients to sign up for cosmetic surgery. #Putpatientsfirst #Patientsb4profit

[Helen Hu @HelenHu18]

Calling on our leaders for community-wide mask wearing in public indoor settings to reduce COVID t... https://t.co/5b1ycOiEcC via @ChangeAUS

[Macquarie University @Macquarie_Uni]

💉 Minor #cosmetic procedures like #lipfillers may seem safe enough, but there is always the potential for things to go wrong. Plastic and Reconstructive #Surgeon, Associate Professor Gazi Hussain, explains how to reduce your risk: https://t.co/sZP0Ieltmm

#cosmeticsurgery

[Plastic Surgeons Aus @PlastSurgAus]

https://t.co/rlC8Z9vsnI

[Anand Deva @saferimplants]

This is the 2nd set of implants for this patient. Interestingly, she experienced accelerated capsular contracture after pregnancy/lactation which can dramatically increase the number of bacteria within the milk ducts. She opted for removal and lift. #getchecked

[Plastic Surgeons Aus @PlastSurgAus]

‘Australians should not be misled’: Health Minister lashes cosmetic cowboys https://t.co/PmBP0pmTjg

[Macquarie University @Macquarie_Uni]

New research from Macquarie University’s Professor Anand Deva underlines the importance of choosing a specialist surgeon when getting breast implant surgery.

Learn more: https://t.co/WCS8M052O9

#LighthouseNewsflash @saferimplants

[Plastic Surgeons Aus @PlastSurgAus]

An informative piece on the proposed change in rules & potential risky outcomes for some patients around medical testimonials.
https://t.co/YXj3JnhqB2

[Adele Ferguson @adele_ferguson]

Special investigation: We expose the dark side of cosmetic surgery https://t.co/ci5hUn0OKI

[Anand Deva @saferimplants]

My colleague Professor Ashton in @smh clearly articulates the dangers that patients are facing in the “Wild” and unregulated cosmetic surgery marketplace. We need @Ahpra to take heed and act now to reign in the cowboys. #putpatientsfirst https://t.co/Vg9jHG1j32

[Linsey Marr linseymarr.bsky.social @linseymarr]

Real-world evidence that increased ventilation rate and open windows are associated with less virus in the air. Note that ventilation rates were low (<1 ACH). Also, more virus found in air and on surfaces if subject was symptomatic vs. asymptomatic.

[Linsey Marr linseymarr.bsky.social @linseymarr]

Improved air quality in schools➡️better academic performance, fewer absences, fewer asthma and respiratory symptoms. Win win win. @j_g_allen @CorsIAQ @ShellyMBoulder @drdavidmichaels @apsmunro @cleantechcities @MarissaVanry @meiralevinson L. Morawska L. Cadet @KellyGrierEY

[Anand Deva @saferimplants]

This patient presented with a ruptured implant inserted overseas. The intact implant on the other side had no markings on it at all - she was assured at the time that they were using US manufactured devices. Anyone know who makes these? #Beinformed #Getchecked #Staylocal

[Anand Deva @saferimplants]

Thanks to @smh @marywardy for covering the disruption to breast reconstruction and impact of the pandemic. All women should be offered an informed choice and be empowered/supported in whatever decision they make (implant, natural or flat) #Putpatientsfirst https://t.co/ZoRviPQqmU

[Anand Deva @saferimplants]

Over 800 responses to the @Ahpra enquiry into cosmetic practice. We need to reduce commercial drivers and bring this in line with mainstream practice to ensure it is outcome driven, evidence based and patient centered. #putpatientsfirst @lucy_carroll @smh https://t.co/mPl3xNlyT2

[Anand Deva @saferimplants]

Totally agree - Initial consultation with a GP will provide patients with an unbiased and independent assessment of suitability, risks and potential benefits of any elective cosmetic intervention. It also provides opportunity to explore other issues eg mental health, body image.