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Could I Be Allergic to my Breast Implants?

I got silicone breast implants about 10 days ago and I had a local allergic reaction to the adhesive tegaderm that was over my incision. I now...

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Risk for Getting a Silicone Allergy from Breast Implants?

Alredy have latex sensitivity and question if silicone breast augmentation could trigger allergic reaction

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Risks of Allergic Reaction to Breast Implants?

I have very sensitive skin and have to be careful what products I use on my skin. For example Hair colours burn my scalp and skin so cannot dye my...

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Allergy Due to Ruptured Silicone Breast Implants?

I've had Silicone breast implants for two years, unfortunately as shown in the MRI, one is ruptured and the other one is leaking. I already saw a...

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Risky to Wait Before Removing Ruptured Silicone Breast Implants?

I've had Silicone breast implants for two years, unfortunately as shown in the MRI, one is ruptured and the other one is leaking. I already saw a...

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Body Rejection to Contact Lenses Vs. Rejection of Breast Implants?

First of all I really appreciate all of the doctors that are here to answer our questions! About three years ago I had a reaction to contact lenses. ...

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Breast Implants for Patient with High Risk for Immune System Disorders?

Breast implant options for someone at high risk for immune system disorders? Should a person who may be at risk for immune system disorders even get...

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Hypoallergenic Breast Implant Alternative?

I think I am allergic to my breast implants. Is there an alternative? I have had bilateral mastectomies, one w/ TRAM reconstruction and other w/...

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Will Allergy Affect Processes Before and After Surgery?

I am allergic to red wine, asprin, and ibuprofen. I am scheduled for breast augmentation and a tummy tuck in 6 weeks time . Will my allergies to red...

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