It’s Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Dr. Bruce Van Natta is five-and-a-half minutes into an eight-minute public discussion with two colleagues. This joint discussion by an all-male panel of plastic surgeons is in direct response to an “influencer’s” video declaring that…
Well, good morning, folks. My name is Bill Lykins, and I’m the husband and caregiver to Julie Lykins, a breast implant illness survivor. As Julie’s illness progressed, watching her deteriorate before my eyes, it was an extremely helpless feeling. One…
Good morning. I’m Dr. Lisa Lynn Sowder, a plastic surgeon in private practice for 28 years in Seattle. I’m a clinical instructor at the University of Washington. I’ve traveled here at my own expense. I appreciate the opportunity to speak…
My name is Keri McElroy. I traveled here from California at my own expense, so I have no conflict of interest. Thank you for letting me speak today. I was augmented with Mentor smooth silicone gel cohesive implants in July…
Hi. Sorry, I wasn’t expecting to be called up here today. Okay. My name is Tara Hopko, and I traveled here from New Jersey at my own expense. I have no conflict of interest being here. Thank you for letting…
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