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Do I have BIA ALCL? (Photo)

Resourceful5304May 15, 2024
I exchanged my allergan textured implants with smooth cause I had fluid around my implants. My Dr did the tests in the attachments to check if I have lymphoma. Are these tests enough to make sure I don’t have lymphoma or bia alcl? If yes, do I have it? If further tests are needed, what tests do I need? Thank you!

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Dr. Connie Hiers, MD, FACS
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Connie Hiers, MD, FACS

Do not go larger, but go down in size. with larger implants you will just thin and stretch your own tissue more and will sag with time. I would suggest going down to 300 cc's, placing them behind the muscle and lifting your breasts.

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACS

I do not recommend going up to 700 cc's, especially if you want them sub glandular. At that size, they will just stretch your own tissue and sag. I would suggest going smaller to decrease the sag potential. For long term, submuscular is still best. It helps support the weight of the implant and...

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACS

The pocket can be lowered or made larger laterally for the tighter side. The nipple could be raised on the opposite side.

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