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Textured or smooth implants? (Photo)

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I have been recommended a textured implant. I am not happy with the BIA-ALCL risk that it carries and it is probably a make or break decision for me. My issue is, I have pectus excavatum, I've been told it's mild & I also have a small breast gap. I am concerned that if I go for the smooth implant I could end up with symmastia but if I go for the textured I could risk developing cancer. 2 surgeons have said smooth but the surgeon I would like to perform my surgery recommended textured.

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