Asked By:fan44car in Washington, District of Columbia
Looking for some advice regarding silicone breast implants and autoimmune disorders! I'm 26, female, and my Hashimoto's has been well regulated for several years now via Synthroid. I'm currently scheduled to get breast implants next month, and I've just been reading a lot of conflicting information about potential side effects. Is there any medical reason why I would be at greater risk for negative long-term side effects due to my Hashimoto's? Thank you.
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January 14, 2024
Answer: You shouldn’t have additional issues because of hashimotos.
This is an overly generalized guideline. It is not possible to accurately predict how 100cc would impact your breast size without knowing more details about your body dimensions.
Thank you for your question. There is no universally accepted implant sizing protocol used by all surgeons, so your recommended maximal implant width will vary depending which surgeons you see for advice. In my own experience I am reluctant to insert implants wider than a person's BWD because...
Hello, I am personally unaware of contraindication of breast implants specifically to rheumatoid arthritis, we have had patients who had breast implants in the past with RA or later was diagnosed with RA and did not have any issues. But every patient is different and all treatments should be...