I got my breast augmentation for anesthetic reason in March 2010. Mentor CPG 332 (350 ml)(catalog 334-1209) cohesive gel, infraglandular insertion. I saw a doctor for another reason but she advised me to get them removed as they are linked to the BIA-ALCL because they are textured. So do textured implants (like mine) means polyurethane implants, are they the same? Should I really be worried and get them removed? And if it's so, textured implants are now forbidden then? Thank you all!
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When placed through an inframmary incision, the implant never really touches the breast tissue; it slides underneath it, so this approach has the least impact on the gland itself. Removing the implants and the capsules through the inframmary incision should not cause issues with breastfeeding....
Monthly self exams are encouraged as a way of identifying changes in the breasts. After you are healed from surgery you will get used to the new feel of your breasts just as you did after augmentation. You should continue with mammograms as recommended by your health care provider. Removal of...
