Should I be concerned about a CUI breast implant?

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In 2007 I had a CUI Breast implant done in Thailand. Should I be concerned about this implant? Thank you.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Though CUI breast implants are an Allergan breast implant, they are not licensed by the FDA in the US.  The recent guidance provided by Allergan is related to BIOCELL® saline-filled and silicone-filled TEXTURED breast implants and tissue expanders.  However, the FDA is not recommending removal or replacement of Biocell TEXTURED breast implants in asymptomatic patients.  Discuss your concern about removing/replacing your 12 year old CUI breast implants with your board certified PS.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

that I am aware of and implant technology is pretty consistent across the nations when it comes to a traditional gel implant.  There should be no more risks of problems when compared to those used in the USA.  But you should still establish a relationship with a local surgeon so you can have follow-ups and evaluations should the need arise.

Carlos Gonzalez Legarda, MD · Answer

CUI is an excellent implant, (bought by Allergan) but any case , all women with implants, should continuous with self exam, regular doctor visit and ultrasound (or MRI), if all is ok, you need not to worry. By the way, CUI surface is smooth

Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted) · Answer

Thank you for the question but I would see an expert in the area and be evaluated in person.  That said CUI are smooth surfaced implants so no increased risk of ALCL but they are old and should be checkedDr Corbin

Edward J. Domanskis, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

Biocell implants textured by Allegan and McGhan before them are the ones that may cause the strange lymphomas. Every patient should be evaluate individually. I would visit a reputable plastic surgeon with vast experience in breast implants. He can go over everything including an enbloccapsulectomydotcom

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