My metal allergies cause contact dermatitis and also SCD and last for months at a time. What risks are involved with this type of allergy and breast implants? I also have severe allergy to lanolin and propylene glycol just in case there's a possibility I may come into contact with those ingredients.
Answer: Severe allergies and breast augmentation surgery Thank you for your question. It raises an interesting point about the rising rate of severe allergies. We deal with iodine and latex allergies all the time, but I have not had to address metal allergies. The instruments that we use in surgery are titanium and stainless steel. You may want to ask your doctor for an example of these and do a small patch test on a "hide-able" body part. Lanolin is not usually part of breast augmentation surgery (once in a while, it may be part of the sanitizing chemical, but that can be substituted). Proopylene glycol is used for some sutures, and allergies to that are not uncommon. Most important for you to be completely upfront with a surgeon who you trust will respect your allergies. I also would highly recommend pre/post dosing with an anti-histamine surrounding your surgery. Best of luck to you!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Severe allergies and breast augmentation surgery Thank you for your question. It raises an interesting point about the rising rate of severe allergies. We deal with iodine and latex allergies all the time, but I have not had to address metal allergies. The instruments that we use in surgery are titanium and stainless steel. You may want to ask your doctor for an example of these and do a small patch test on a "hide-able" body part. Lanolin is not usually part of breast augmentation surgery (once in a while, it may be part of the sanitizing chemical, but that can be substituted). Proopylene glycol is used for some sutures, and allergies to that are not uncommon. Most important for you to be completely upfront with a surgeon who you trust will respect your allergies. I also would highly recommend pre/post dosing with an anti-histamine surrounding your surgery. Best of luck to you!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Metal Allergy and Breast Augmentation This should theoretically not be a problem as surgeons instruments are made of stainless steel and the implants, antiseptic solutions to clean your skin, antibiotics, and silicone implants, etc should not contain cobalt and nickel.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Metal Allergy and Breast Augmentation This should theoretically not be a problem as surgeons instruments are made of stainless steel and the implants, antiseptic solutions to clean your skin, antibiotics, and silicone implants, etc should not contain cobalt and nickel.
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August 31, 2015
Answer: ALLERGIES AND BREAST IMPLANTS Thank you for your questions.1) the instrumentsdo you have any allergies to spoons? Most sterling silver is composed of a small amount of nickel.2)Implants Each manufacturer has their own special process in making the shell. Some implants are processed using platinum, nickel and other metals. I suggest you contact them directly:Allergan.comMentor.comSientra.comIdealbreastimplant.com3) the other topicals are not used during surgery4) Consider your fat injected into your breasts (if you are a candiate)After completing your research I suggest you make a appt. with a Bd. Cert. Plastic Surgeon who ideally is a member of the Am. Soc. for Aesthetic Surgery (denoting by membership as having met additional criteria and a focus on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery)My best
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Answer: ALLERGIES AND BREAST IMPLANTS Thank you for your questions.1) the instrumentsdo you have any allergies to spoons? Most sterling silver is composed of a small amount of nickel.2)Implants Each manufacturer has their own special process in making the shell. Some implants are processed using platinum, nickel and other metals. I suggest you contact them directly:Allergan.comMentor.comSientra.comIdealbreastimplant.com3) the other topicals are not used during surgery4) Consider your fat injected into your breasts (if you are a candiate)After completing your research I suggest you make a appt. with a Bd. Cert. Plastic Surgeon who ideally is a member of the Am. Soc. for Aesthetic Surgery (denoting by membership as having met additional criteria and a focus on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery)My best
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September 3, 2015
Answer: Augmentation with allergies can certainly be done and your surgeon should be able to determine from your history as to whether you may have issues or not. And simple exposures to silicone can easily be tested in the office prior to any procedure. Discuss your concerns with your chosen surgeon.
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September 3, 2015
Answer: Augmentation with allergies can certainly be done and your surgeon should be able to determine from your history as to whether you may have issues or not. And simple exposures to silicone can easily be tested in the office prior to any procedure. Discuss your concerns with your chosen surgeon.
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September 2, 2015
Answer: Your allergies should not interfere with surgery Breast implants do not contain cobalt or nickel. Furthermore, the surgical instruments used in the operation do not contain metals other than stainless steel. In addition, the prep solutions used to clean your chest during the surgery do not contain lanolin or propylene glycol. In summary, your allergies should not prove to be a problem for you should you decide to undergo breast augmentation.
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September 2, 2015
Answer: Your allergies should not interfere with surgery Breast implants do not contain cobalt or nickel. Furthermore, the surgical instruments used in the operation do not contain metals other than stainless steel. In addition, the prep solutions used to clean your chest during the surgery do not contain lanolin or propylene glycol. In summary, your allergies should not prove to be a problem for you should you decide to undergo breast augmentation.
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