Is it necessary to change out silicone implants that have high risk for ALCL?

November 1, 2022
Asked By:ErkErk

I've had breast implant surgery (Allergen natrelle 410 mx). I have an ultrasound mammogram every year. I'm not sure if it's necessary to change the silicone type while my breasts are still normal. I plan to change to motiva ergonimix2. Thank you in advance for the answer

Answers (7)

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November 28, 2022

Answer: Implant exchange

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 10, 2022

Answer: Implants

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 10, 2022

Answer: Implants

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 4, 2022

Answer: Change implants

Brian K. Reedy, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 4, 2022

Answer: Change implants

Brian K. Reedy, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 3, 2022

Answer: Changing implants

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November 3, 2022

Answer: Changing implants

George Bitar, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Implant replacement

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 3, 2022

Answer: Implant replacement

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