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Generally speaking, if you choose to have breast implants placed, the risk of ALCL is extremely small. Most of us in practice will never see a case in our long careers. The risks seem to be higher in textured implants so my advice would be to select a round smooth silicone or saline implant. I agree with the no-touch technique of insertion using a Keller funnel but prefer avoidance of a long potentially visible inframammary scar for my patients. I normally and routinely recommend either a transaxillary or periareolar incision due to how well they generally heal. If you have been treated for breast cancer you should discuss all issues with your oncologist and your reconstructive plastic surgeon especially if you are at risk of recurrence or have undergone radiation therapy.These are potentially important issues that may affect your choices and options. Best wishes.Jon A Perlman MD FACSABC TV Extreme Makeover plastic surgeonDiplomat, Am. Bd of Plastic SurgeryBeverly Hills, Ca.