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Dr Mary Ling - Specialist Breast Surgeon

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Dr Mary Ling - Specialist Breast Surgeon

Specialist Breast Surgeon with interest in breast cancer surgery, breast implant removal and breast r

13/09/2023

Thanks to Brisbane Waters Private Hospital and Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital for hosting the Central Coast Women’s Health Forum at the Crowne Plaza as part of 👱‍♀️👩‍🦳👩

'Complications of Breast Implants' is a topic I can speak for hours on but manage it in 20 minutes 😀. Breast implants are not lifetime devices, yet many women with implants do not have regular surveillance.

The evening was also an opportunity to learn from other specialists:
💦 Dr Arooge Shafi (Rehab Physician) on bladder incontinence
👶 Dr Louis Angelopoulos (O&G) on advances in management within the gynae realm
🧖‍♀️ Dr Mihaela Lefter (Plastic Surgeon) on reconstructive & aesthetics in body contouring
👩 Dr Thomas Oh (Breast & Endocrine Surgeon) on thyroid disorders in women

03/07/2023

Very calcified 40-year-old breast implants as seen on a mammogram.

The patient has severe capsular contracture, which is when scar tissue that normally forms around the implant tightens and squeezes the implant resulting in progressive hardening, distortion, and deformity of the breast. On the left side, it has resulted in implant rupture, as you can see in the irregular outline of the implant.

Needless to say, these implants are coming out 🗑

30/06/2023

Breast implant capsules are routinely sent off to the lab for testing.

🧫 A small piece of the capsule is sent fresh to look for any growth of bacteria, mycobacteria and fungus. (picture: yellow top jar)

🔬 The rest of the capsule is sent in a solution of formalin (a type of tissue preservative) and this will be assessed by the pathologist under the microscope for the types of cells present, such as inflammatory or cancerous cells. (picture: white top jar)

19/06/2023

Intracapsular rupture of 1️⃣4️⃣-year-old textured silicone implant. The outer shell of the implant is completely torn but the silicone remains contained within the tissue capsule formed by the body.

Implant rupture can be asymptomatic, so the breast and implant may look and feel normal.

Left alone, intracapsular rupture can progress to extracapsular rupture, meaning the silicone can break through the tissue capsule and leak into the surrounding breast tissue.

🚩 Women with breast implants are recommended to have regular reviews with their surgeon or GP for the duration of the implants. 🚩

15/05/2023

Officially calling Central Coast home for the next little while 🏠🎉

01/05/2023

17 years of working in the public health system, and that is it for me.

Today, I handed in the resignation letter I wrote 12 months ago.

I will always be grateful to the system that trained me, and to the department that welcomed me back as a consultant surgeon.

It has been a privilege to play a part in training future surgeons - and it always brings me joy to see a trainee progress and improve during the term.

I have always tried to give the best care to my public patients, even under challenging circumstances.

It is scary to walk away from a system that I have spent nearly half my life working in, and it is a point of no return. I have my reasons, and today I am finally at peace with my decision.

I still love surgery, and will continue private practice on the Central Coast.

10/04/2023

Thank you to Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital and Icon Cancer Centre for hosting the recent Wyong Breast Cancer Forum for General Practitioners. Also thank you to the other sponsors who made the event possible: I-MED Radiology, ImpediMed and Douglas Hanly Moir.

My team and I are up at Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital twice a month, and our breast cancer patients living on the northern end of the Coast are always pleased to save on extra travel time 🚗.

This year, Professor Boyages (radiation oncologist) and Dr Bagia and Dr Nayar (medical oncologist) are also consulting regularly at Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital.

Please let us know if you prefer to have your appointments in Kanwal, and my team will facilitate that.

15/03/2023

From Australia 🇦🇺 to Austria 🇦🇹 for the 18th St.Gallen International Breast Cancer Conference. Really looking forward to the next 4 days of talks and discussions on the treatment of Early Breast Cancer. Treatments are changing quickly in breast cancer so it's important to remain updated. 👩‍🏫

12/03/2023

Good morning from Zagreb 🧡

Looking forward to a day of exploration …

08/03/2023

Greetings from Dubai 👋

14 hours of flying done and 7 hours more to go. I’ve been so looking forwards to my first overseas holidays since 🦠. Next few posts and stories will be about 🇦🇹 & 🇭🇷.

You can check out more medical content at The B Clinic - Specialist Breast Care page, and this month’s focus is on Breast Implant Awareness Month.

The office is open, and Katherine and Deb will still be there to assist with any queries.

06/03/2023

Look at those smiling faces 😀 … Hugo, Archie and Louie having THE time of their lives at Doggy Daycare Adventures

09/02/2023

Wire-free breast cancer surgery using SAVI SCOUT technology with the Gosford Private Hospital team today. I’m so grateful to have this technology available to Central Coast patients. 🙌

More about wire-free breast surgery is on the website 👉 https://www.drmaryling.com.au/wire-free-breast-surgery

Address

Suite 6/16 Hills Street
Gosford, NSW
2250

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+61243210302

Website

https://www.drmaryling.com.au/

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Care You Can Trust, Close To Home

Dr Mary Ling is a Specialist Breast Surgeon who is passionate about delivering the best breast cancer care to maximize life after cancer. She collaborates with the local multidisciplinary team to provide a personalised and coordinated treatment plan. She is also an advocate for using the least invasive surgical techniques to achieve the best oncological and cosmetic outcome.

Dr Ling is also an experienced General Surgeon, with expertise in gallbladder, hernia, gastric band removal, melanoma and skin cancer surgery. She is accredited to perform colonoscopies by the Gastroenterological Society of Australia.

Dr Mary Ling operates at Gosford Private Hospital, Brisbane Waters Private Hospital and Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital.