Rejecting implants

Steven H. Schuster, MD answers: 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. My right eye had a bulging effect. I had chills, nausea, high white blood count, and of course, red eyes. After a lot of testing they told me to stop wearing contacts due to my body rejecting the lenses. I also have food allergies so I am thinking my body is pretty sensitive. Is it likely that my body will reject breast implants if it rejected contact lenses?


Steven H. Schuster, MD
1 month ago
By Steven H. Schuster, MD - Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

Dear MoCab

I must say it is unusual, but I have never heard of someone rejecting breast implants. Some people say they rejected the implants because they had a capsular contracture but these are two separate events.  Although I can't say for sure it will be without complication I do not believe it would prevent you from having breast implants.  Why not discuss this with you opthalmologist, internist, allergist and plastic surgeon to see if this is right for you.  

Steven Schuster MD FACS

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