With scientific studies proving a causation link between breast implants & a certain type of cancer, which brand of implants are the most inert and have the least toxic chemicals that could slowly leach into your blood stream over time?
Answer: Breast Implants Hi! Thanks for your question. These studies refer to a type of breast implant called a textured breast implant, which has a rough surface designed to adhere to the surrounding tissues. There is a small association of a cancer called ALCL with textured implants, although considered how many implants are placed each year, the risk remains relatively small. Although the FDA has decided not to completely ban textured implants at this time, many surgeons are moving toward using only smooth implants, which have not been linked to cancer or other breast implant illness. To ensure safety and long-lasting results, I would recommend choosing smooth implants, and would also recommend working with a board-certified plastic surgeon experienced in performing breast augmentations with a low rate of complications. In addition, if you choose silicone implants, you may to have regular MRI screenings to prevent leaks from going undetected. I hope you find this helpful!
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Answer: Breast Implants Hi! Thanks for your question. These studies refer to a type of breast implant called a textured breast implant, which has a rough surface designed to adhere to the surrounding tissues. There is a small association of a cancer called ALCL with textured implants, although considered how many implants are placed each year, the risk remains relatively small. Although the FDA has decided not to completely ban textured implants at this time, many surgeons are moving toward using only smooth implants, which have not been linked to cancer or other breast implant illness. To ensure safety and long-lasting results, I would recommend choosing smooth implants, and would also recommend working with a board-certified plastic surgeon experienced in performing breast augmentations with a low rate of complications. In addition, if you choose silicone implants, you may to have regular MRI screenings to prevent leaks from going undetected. I hope you find this helpful!
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June 17, 2019
Answer: Which brand of Breast Implants are the least toxic? The textured breast implants are linked to breast implant associated-anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALC), a cancer of the immune system. The FDA reports that BIA-ALCL may develop in 1 in between 3,817 to 30,000 women with textured breast implants (Clemens et al, 2017; Loch-Wilkinson et al, 2017; De Boer et al, 2018). As of this date, the risk appears to be very small. In most cases, BIA-ALCL is found in the scar tissue and fluid near the implant but can be widespread. The most common test for ALCL is to take a biopsy of an enlarged lymph node and check it for lymphoma cells. After three years, 93 percent of BIA-ALCL patients are disease-free when the condition is detected and treated early, according to American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery data.
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June 17, 2019
Answer: Which brand of Breast Implants are the least toxic? The textured breast implants are linked to breast implant associated-anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALC), a cancer of the immune system. The FDA reports that BIA-ALCL may develop in 1 in between 3,817 to 30,000 women with textured breast implants (Clemens et al, 2017; Loch-Wilkinson et al, 2017; De Boer et al, 2018). As of this date, the risk appears to be very small. In most cases, BIA-ALCL is found in the scar tissue and fluid near the implant but can be widespread. The most common test for ALCL is to take a biopsy of an enlarged lymph node and check it for lymphoma cells. After three years, 93 percent of BIA-ALCL patients are disease-free when the condition is detected and treated early, according to American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery data.
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June 6, 2019
Answer: Cancer The cancer you are referring to is a lymphoma that has been reported with the textured covering. The smooth implants have not been linked to this cancer. Both gel and saline implants have the same silicone bag, but the saline implant is just filled with salt water.
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June 6, 2019
Answer: Cancer The cancer you are referring to is a lymphoma that has been reported with the textured covering. The smooth implants have not been linked to this cancer. Both gel and saline implants have the same silicone bag, but the saline implant is just filled with salt water.
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June 5, 2019
Answer: Which brand of Breast Implants are the least toxic? Thank you for the timely question. There has been a significant amount of recent discussion regarding lymphoma associated with breast implants as well as breast implant illness. My thoughts regarding these concerns may be helpful to you:Breast implants associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma is a rare variance of lymphoma, that occurs in the fluid or capsule surrounding breast implants. The risk of this occurrence is 1:35,000 at the age of 50 years and 1:7000 at the age of 75 years. Thus far, the lymphoma has been associated with textured breast implants but information is actively being gathered in various national breast implant registries. There are even some very recent reports that smooth implants may also be associated with this very rare lymphoma. in regards to breast implant illness: There is a very small subset of patients who feel that their breast implants contribute to a variety of illnesses. This phenomenon has been discussed since the 1960s and has been termed human adjuvant disease, silicone induced human adjuvant disease, autoimmune/inflammatory syndrome induced by adjuvants and silicone implant incompatibility syndrome. Today, systemic symptoms possibly associated with silicone breast implants involve the central nervous system, musculoskeletal system, immune and inflammatory systems, GI and GU systems, psychological system, and the cardiorespiratory sound systems. The term breast implant illness is being used to describe the variety of symptoms thought to be possibly associated with silicone breast implants.
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June 5, 2019
Answer: Which brand of Breast Implants are the least toxic? Thank you for the timely question. There has been a significant amount of recent discussion regarding lymphoma associated with breast implants as well as breast implant illness. My thoughts regarding these concerns may be helpful to you:Breast implants associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma is a rare variance of lymphoma, that occurs in the fluid or capsule surrounding breast implants. The risk of this occurrence is 1:35,000 at the age of 50 years and 1:7000 at the age of 75 years. Thus far, the lymphoma has been associated with textured breast implants but information is actively being gathered in various national breast implant registries. There are even some very recent reports that smooth implants may also be associated with this very rare lymphoma. in regards to breast implant illness: There is a very small subset of patients who feel that their breast implants contribute to a variety of illnesses. This phenomenon has been discussed since the 1960s and has been termed human adjuvant disease, silicone induced human adjuvant disease, autoimmune/inflammatory syndrome induced by adjuvants and silicone implant incompatibility syndrome. Today, systemic symptoms possibly associated with silicone breast implants involve the central nervous system, musculoskeletal system, immune and inflammatory systems, GI and GU systems, psychological system, and the cardiorespiratory sound systems. The term breast implant illness is being used to describe the variety of symptoms thought to be possibly associated with silicone breast implants.
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June 5, 2019
Answer: Breast Implants Question Dear Lindsey23465,Thank you for your question. The FDA recently released a statement regarding the link between silicone implants and anaplastic large cell lymphoma. This risk from the information we have is almost entirely with textured, silicone implants. The theory is that friction between the textured implant surface and the breast capsule may be causing this issue. From what we know smooth surface silicone implants and saline implants do not carry or have a much smaller to no risk. Breast implant illness is a separate discussion. Although many women report resolution of symptoms such as fatigue, mental fogginess, and joint pain after breast implant removal, there are currently no scientific studies proving such a relation. Hope this helps,Nirmal R. Nathan, M.D.
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June 5, 2019
Answer: Breast Implants Question Dear Lindsey23465,Thank you for your question. The FDA recently released a statement regarding the link between silicone implants and anaplastic large cell lymphoma. This risk from the information we have is almost entirely with textured, silicone implants. The theory is that friction between the textured implant surface and the breast capsule may be causing this issue. From what we know smooth surface silicone implants and saline implants do not carry or have a much smaller to no risk. Breast implant illness is a separate discussion. Although many women report resolution of symptoms such as fatigue, mental fogginess, and joint pain after breast implant removal, there are currently no scientific studies proving such a relation. Hope this helps,Nirmal R. Nathan, M.D.
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