I understand that the purported link between breast implants and subsequent autoimmune disorders has been generally refuted. However, what (if any) are the risks of breast augmentation for a patient with pre-existing autoimmune disorders (SLE,Sjogrens & Hashimotos)? I have lost significant breast tissue following WLS.
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February 2, 2013
Answer: Breast Augmentation after Weight Loss and Autoimmune Disease
It is very common early after breast augmentation to not only feel the implants moving but also to hear a "sloshing" sound with certain activities. The body has not yet had time to heal itself, form a capsule and resorb the fluid that deposits in the pocket. These findings often...
In most cases there is no need to do any type of surgical procedure to find out what types of implants were used for your previous breast augmentation. Typically that information is recorded in your patient’s chart at your surgeon’s office. Every device of this kind comes with a serial and tra...
Hello! Thank you for your question! It is not an issue with the integrity of the implant, but your result with scarring. After any surgical procedure, you should be careful with incisions as well as avoidance of direct UVA and UVB rays in order to lessen the chance for hyperpigmentation of...
