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Breast Implants of Patient with Preexisting Autoimmune Disorders?

ESM San Jose
I understand that the purported link between breast implants and subsequent autoimmune disorders has been generally refuted. However, what (if any) are the risks of breast augmentation for a patient with pre-existing autoimmune disorders (SLE,Sjogrens & Hashimotos)? I have lost significant breast tissue following WLS.

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