I am an overthinker. That said, can you help me weigh the pros and cons? Two different European board cert drs have recommended textured implants to me. Text Imp have a lower % of developing capsular contracture. On the minus there is a low chance of developing BIA-ALCL. 1 in 1 mil vs 1 in 100 mil of women without implants. Smooth imp have a higher chance of capsular contracture and no cases of BIA-ALCL- yet the cancer is from a type of caps contra from my understanding. In Holland doctors still use text imp because of the low risk of capsular contracture. It's a lot to think about. Help.
Answer: Smooth saline looks and feel similar according to the article linked below I have experienced only 6 capsular contractures out of over 15,000 breasts with smooth saline implants.
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Answer: Smooth saline looks and feel similar according to the article linked below I have experienced only 6 capsular contractures out of over 15,000 breasts with smooth saline implants.
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November 14, 2023
Answer: Implants Textured and smooth are both good implants. The smooth do have a little higher risk of capsule formation. The textured do have a higher breakage rate, risk of later seroma or fluid collection, and the still rare risk of that breast capsule lymphoma. Plus, the shaped textured implants might shift and not shift back. Hope this helps.
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November 14, 2023
Answer: Implants Textured and smooth are both good implants. The smooth do have a little higher risk of capsule formation. The textured do have a higher breakage rate, risk of later seroma or fluid collection, and the still rare risk of that breast capsule lymphoma. Plus, the shaped textured implants might shift and not shift back. Hope this helps.
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November 10, 2023
Answer: Breast implants Most physicians in the United States use smooth round implants which are not associated with ALCL. While the risk is very low with textured implants, most prefer smooth.
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November 10, 2023
Answer: Breast implants Most physicians in the United States use smooth round implants which are not associated with ALCL. While the risk is very low with textured implants, most prefer smooth.
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November 8, 2023
Answer: Textured vs non textured I am taking out all textured implants in patients who consult with me who have had them previously placed from other surgeons. I do not place textured implants, nor do I recommend them because of their association with ALCL. I would recommend smooth round silicone implants placed sub muscularly.
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November 8, 2023
Answer: Textured vs non textured I am taking out all textured implants in patients who consult with me who have had them previously placed from other surgeons. I do not place textured implants, nor do I recommend them because of their association with ALCL. I would recommend smooth round silicone implants placed sub muscularly.
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November 7, 2023
Answer: Textured implants It's understandable that you're feeling overwhelmed with the decision-making process. Here's a breakdown of the pros and cons you mentioned:
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November 7, 2023
Answer: Textured implants It's understandable that you're feeling overwhelmed with the decision-making process. Here's a breakdown of the pros and cons you mentioned:
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