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According to the white paper issued by the FDA on the 60 cases reported worldwide, textured implants has been mentioned as part of the group which contain the cancer, anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL). The paper does not list the manufacturer of these implants.
This is very rare and is not implant specific.so no there are not a large number of cases with McGhan textured implants.The risk is very very minimal.go for it.
To date, approximately 60 cases of ALCL have been reported with textured breast implants. Determining the specific manufacturer is a bit more difficult. Fortunately, ALCL is an extremely rare disease that can be effectively treated.
I'm glad to read that you're having conservatively sized subpectoral placement of your implants. That is generally a good choice. However, I feel strongly that my patients should not lift anything heavier than pillow or towel in the first two weeks (while moving their arms in a...
Hi Min,I think you are on the right track! I haven't examined you our seen photos, but yes, stick with it. First and foremost the implant should fit the dimensions of your breast and tissue cover. Here are a few tips for you because this is perhaps the hardest decision for a patient...
Unfortunately, there is no consistent way to predict how much swelling any patient will get, or how much swelling will go down over a period of time after surgery for any given patient. Essentially, you will need to wait several weeks to a few months to see your final outcome. Continue to follow...
