Patient advocate and founder of Cosmetic Surgery Advancements, a website dedicated to patient education and improving patient safety in cosmetic surgery. As a woman with Allergan breast implants, with the highest associated risk of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) I wanted to create a resource women could trust.
This week we are hopping over the pond to be joined by Annabelle Baugh. We are discussing how to find safe plastic surgeons, the risk of cancer in breast implants, and her struggles with body dysmorphia and how plastic surgery was the light at the end of the tunnel for her. You can find Annabelle, more information about cosmetic surgery, and a directory of verified plastic surgeons here: cosmeticsurgeryadvancements.com As always, come join our girl gang! We would love to meet you! https://wildishwomen.com https://facebook.com/groups/officialwildishwomen
Author of article for the PMFA Journal, a bimonthly review for the plastic, maxillofacial, aesthetic medicine and dermatology professions, providing an informative resource and a platform for collaboration and discussion.
Throughout your life you will make choices other people don’t understand or agree with. Never trade your authenticity for approval.
Until there is stricter regulation people who have cosmetic surgery will continue to experience life-changing complications or even death.
My cosmetic surgery journey has been a lot more than just wanting to look a certain way, it was about feeling comfortable in my body and learning to love myself.