Allergan Implant Recall - having issues and need removing

First, Allergan is not telling women who have textured implants to remove them. Second, your lifetime warranty covers breakage of the implant. If you bought the extended warranty at the time of surgery, the capsule is covered up to $3500 for the first ten years. Third, the lymphoma risk is rare, little over 300 women in the US, but have a mammogram to be checked if you are concerned. Fourth, you can see any plastic surgeon and asked to be checked.

Sorry to hear about your situation. Here are a few things to know that will help you decide which way to go: First, the lifetime warranty is only for implant rupture. The manufacturers did add coverage for capsular contracture a few years ago but it does not apply retroactively. The recall for textured implants was a voluntary withdrawal by Allergan, due to a rare condition called ALCL. This has been known for about 10 years but had not been identified in 2009 when you had your implants. Allergan was offering a replacement smooth implant but I am not sure if it still applies in your case. If there is a mass and capsular contracture, then you should have a capsulectomy.

Hello @jaycee2022, thank you for your question. A personalized consultation is needed to make a surgical plan that takes into account your expectations regarding the outcome. My opinion is that the breast tissue must be reconstructed after removal of the capsule and prosthesis during explantation surgery. As a result, neither the breast nor the result are deformed or deflated. Every ten years, prostheses should be changed. A permanent alternative is to augment the volume of your breast with your own fat. However, it is prudent to wait approximately 3 months after the explant. For more information and recommendations, it is best to consult with one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.