Hashimoto's and Breast Implants?

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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.

Joshua T Halka, MD · Answer

Hello,
Breast augmentation and breast reconstruction are performed on women with hashimotos often, and many more women with hypothyroidism on synthroid. It is safe to have breast augmentation in this setting and you should do very well.
Hope this helps!

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

You should be able to successfully undergo breast augmentation if your Hashimotos is well controlled.  Many women have breast implants who have thyroid conditions.  It is important to keep your levels in normal range.  I encourage you to discuss your concerns with your surgeon and endocrinologist.

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

In the world of medical science, there are no conflicts regarding silicone gel breast implants: There is no peer reviewed published study in legitimate, world renowned journals showing any connection between silicone gel implants and human disease, including autoimmune or connective tissue type disorders. The largest, ongoing prospective trial looking at this is the Adjunct Study. Enrollment started in 1995 and ended in 2006. Since then, 120,000 US women have been followed to date. I think it's important that every women considering or who already have silicone gel breast implants that there are a multitude of indwelling devices made of the same materials as breast implants in people with none of the supposed issues seen with breast implants: testicular implants (first made available in the 1940's(!), facial implants, joint implants for the fingers and wrist, internal stents and shunts, and chronic urinary catheters. Millions of people over 80 years. Not a single mention of autoimmune or connective tissue disorder diseases, or any nefarious illnesses.

Salvador Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello, I am Dr. Salvador Garcia from Guadalajara, observing your case. No, it does not affect but in the same way you have to do previous studies and have an evaluation appointment to determine it.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

I see no reason why breast augmentation with implants could not be performed on well-controlled patients with Hashimoto's. This can be easily confirmed through communication between your surgeon and your endocrinologist. Good luck.

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