I had gastric bypass August 2017. And weigh a hundred and forty-three pounds now. I would like to have a breast lift and may need implants. Would like to find out if they are safe for people with autoimmune diseases.
Answer: Have several autoimmune diseases... Rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogrens syndrome, hypo thyroid. Are breast implants safe? Hello and thank you for your question. There is no proved link between breast implants and autoimmune diseases. As long as your medical condition is stable and adequately treated, it should be safe to have breast implants. Best,
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Answer: Have several autoimmune diseases... Rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogrens syndrome, hypo thyroid. Are breast implants safe? Hello and thank you for your question. There is no proved link between breast implants and autoimmune diseases. As long as your medical condition is stable and adequately treated, it should be safe to have breast implants. Best,
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January 6, 2020
Answer: Breast lift instead of implants After gastric bypass, it is most likely that you have significant amount of hanging skin. It is most likely that you do not need implants but do need a lift. Unfortunately, you have not provided photographs or told us your bra size. The technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method. This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained. This procedure is safe in terms of any autoimmune disease as there are no foreign bodies used.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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January 6, 2020
Answer: Breast lift instead of implants After gastric bypass, it is most likely that you have significant amount of hanging skin. It is most likely that you do not need implants but do need a lift. Unfortunately, you have not provided photographs or told us your bra size. The technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method. This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained. This procedure is safe in terms of any autoimmune disease as there are no foreign bodies used.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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January 6, 2020
Answer: Surgery If your autoimmune diseases are fairly stable and controlled, you would probably do well with elective surgery. Do remember that surgery is stress, and stress may flair up an autoimmune disease. There has been no hard scientific data to show that breast implants cause autoimmune diseases, though many patients do believe that there is a connection. Most, if not all, autoimmune diseases do have a strong correlation to food and other allergies. Saline implants do have less foreign material than gel implants. I would suggest meeting with a board certified plastic surgeon, discussing your concerns and your options.
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January 6, 2020
Answer: Surgery If your autoimmune diseases are fairly stable and controlled, you would probably do well with elective surgery. Do remember that surgery is stress, and stress may flair up an autoimmune disease. There has been no hard scientific data to show that breast implants cause autoimmune diseases, though many patients do believe that there is a connection. Most, if not all, autoimmune diseases do have a strong correlation to food and other allergies. Saline implants do have less foreign material than gel implants. I would suggest meeting with a board certified plastic surgeon, discussing your concerns and your options.
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January 6, 2020
Answer: Silicone Implants and autoimmune diases Breast Implant Illness and silicone related medical complications/autoimmune disease are controversial topics. It is a phenomenon which is supported by a wealth of anecdotal data (patient testimony on the internet) but no empiric data (hard scientific research). Patients reports a litany of symptoms which they attribute to their implants but the connection is difficult if not impossible to prove via objective evidence (lab tests etc).
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January 6, 2020
Answer: Silicone Implants and autoimmune diases Breast Implant Illness and silicone related medical complications/autoimmune disease are controversial topics. It is a phenomenon which is supported by a wealth of anecdotal data (patient testimony on the internet) but no empiric data (hard scientific research). Patients reports a litany of symptoms which they attribute to their implants but the connection is difficult if not impossible to prove via objective evidence (lab tests etc).
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January 5, 2020
Answer: I have several autoimmune diseases... Rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogrens syndrome, hypo thyroid. Are breast implants safe? Provided the autoimmune diseases are under control, there may not be a contraindication to breast implants. No studies performed in the US have ever shown a link from breast implants and immune issues. These studies have been exhaustive and have allowed silicone implants to be reintroduced to the market.
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January 5, 2020
Answer: I have several autoimmune diseases... Rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogrens syndrome, hypo thyroid. Are breast implants safe? Provided the autoimmune diseases are under control, there may not be a contraindication to breast implants. No studies performed in the US have ever shown a link from breast implants and immune issues. These studies have been exhaustive and have allowed silicone implants to be reintroduced to the market.
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