Hi there! I’ve had a breast augmentation recently uplift and implants abroad im happy with everything except after seeing info on the implant I have in particular. I have mentor silitex HP I’ve read terrible things relating to large cell lymphoma I suffer from health anxiety already and I’m unable to make a clear judgment on this Is it best to get these implants removed as soon as possible? Any info or advice is highly appreciated!
May 11, 2024
Answer: Bia alcl textured implants thanks for your question - this is a really difficult conundrum for you. As a woman in the uk you have approx a 1:8 risk of standard breast cancer whether or not you have breast implants. BIA-ALCL with textured implants is 1:3,000-50,000 depending on which manufacturer - i think Mentor textured implants have lowest reported rates which were calculated at 1:51,000 by researchers in 2021 - Whilst it is important for you to understand this risk from textured implants, it is a risk that is so much smaller than one that you already have. To put this in another context, approx 1700 people die in road accidents annually in uk out of a population of 67 million - therefore your annual risk of dying on the road is approx 1:40,000 so if you us the road for walking, cycling or driving like most of us do, this is more dangerous than having textured mentor breast implants!
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May 11, 2024
Answer: Bia alcl textured implants thanks for your question - this is a really difficult conundrum for you. As a woman in the uk you have approx a 1:8 risk of standard breast cancer whether or not you have breast implants. BIA-ALCL with textured implants is 1:3,000-50,000 depending on which manufacturer - i think Mentor textured implants have lowest reported rates which were calculated at 1:51,000 by researchers in 2021 - Whilst it is important for you to understand this risk from textured implants, it is a risk that is so much smaller than one that you already have. To put this in another context, approx 1700 people die in road accidents annually in uk out of a population of 67 million - therefore your annual risk of dying on the road is approx 1:40,000 so if you us the road for walking, cycling or driving like most of us do, this is more dangerous than having textured mentor breast implants!
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February 12, 2024
Answer: Implants The FDA does not recommend having the implants removed with no evidence of any problems. This tumor is rare and is much less rare with Mentor Siltex. You can always get yearly ultrasounds to check your breasts. However, do discuss this with your surgeon. If you want, consider switching to smooth implants.
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February 12, 2024
Answer: Implants The FDA does not recommend having the implants removed with no evidence of any problems. This tumor is rare and is much less rare with Mentor Siltex. You can always get yearly ultrasounds to check your breasts. However, do discuss this with your surgeon. If you want, consider switching to smooth implants.
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