In 1978 I got silicone breast implants. I am a healthy 78 year old woman. At present there is no outward signs of any change in the breast. How might this leak effect my health?
July 22, 2019
Answer: Leak I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with. Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified, Double Fellowship-Trained Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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July 22, 2019
Answer: Leak I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with. Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified, Double Fellowship-Trained Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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June 27, 2019
Answer: Breast implant removal Current FDA recommendation is to remove a leaky device. I have seen patients years after rupture that had hard capsules around the implant. Also calcifications can evolve around the implant that should be removed as well. I prefer to remove the implant, capsule and any calcification in one piece. See a board certified ASAPS plastic surgeon in Consultation. Good luck.
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June 27, 2019
Answer: Breast implant removal Current FDA recommendation is to remove a leaky device. I have seen patients years after rupture that had hard capsules around the implant. Also calcifications can evolve around the implant that should be removed as well. I prefer to remove the implant, capsule and any calcification in one piece. See a board certified ASAPS plastic surgeon in Consultation. Good luck.
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