Is it common to develop lichen sclerosis as a result of BII or silicone breast implants? If I remove the implants, would it be likely to remove the lichen sclerosis clear up? I know many women feel various autoimmune disorder clear as a rely of removing the implants. Are there ways to treat lichen sclerosis besides using a steroid cream?
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Removal of breast implants, intact or ruptured, may have positive implications if patients are symptomatic. A constellation of symptoms associated with breast implant illness, and autoimmune disease are considered when treating patients who have breast implants and are concerned about foreign...
HiThanks for the question and pictures.With the size of implants you have and knowing you had very little breast tissue I would review your reasons for explantation before committing to it - you likely have even less tissue now so your breasts would be smaller than you were prior to the...
I’m sorry you’re going through that – it’s a stressful situation.
To answer your question: your breast tissue itself usually doesn’t shrink just because an implant ruptures. However, the appearance or volume of your breast may change depending on a few factors:
• If it’s a saline implant: When...
