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Graves Disease and Thyroid Eye Disease Nine Years Ago. Can I Get Implants?

asked 1 year ago by sparkly
Latest answer by David Bogue, MD
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Tags: autoimmune disease, Graves Disease, hyperthyroid

I had Graves disease in 2002,and was treated with radioactive iodine. Developed thyroid eye disease months later.I have been taking levothyroxine. I had a very successful decompression surgery in 2008. Face intact, I WANT saline implants. My Dad is a doctor, and says I will develope another autoimmune disease, or exacerbate current conditions. I am very physically fit. 41 yrs old.

1 answer to Graves Disease and Thyroid Eye Disease Nine Years Ago. Can I Get Implants?

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Grave's disease and impact on breast augmentation.

There is no contraindication to breast augmentation because of Grave's disease. We still hear patient's being told about autoimmune diseases related to implants which indicates to me that more education is needed. Many of the lawsuits in the late 1980's and early 1990's focused upon silicone gel implant ruptures and a theoretical correlation to autoimmune disease. Without going into too much detail, essentially there is no link between autoimmune disease and breast implants.... more
David Bogue, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

www.drbogue.com

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