I am curious about the book The Naked Truth About Breast Implants: From Harm to Healing by Susan E. Kolb. It seems to be the only book I have found that strongly discourages breast implants. She says implants are extremely toxic and will make you very ill. Viral infections, autoimmune diseases, bacterial and fungal infections. Are her point valid? What is the likelihood of someone developing saline implant disease or any of the illnesses she claims? What are the statistics?
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All breast implants develop a capsule around them after placement . It is likely that you do not have enough breast tissue over your implants to have a meaningful mammogram. The term encapsulated should not worry you Capsular contracture is a clinical diagnosis.
Typically, one of the biggest complaints related to saline implants is that the implants feel firm. This could be normal or related to a capsular contracture. From your photos, your implants look to be lower than ideal as is not consistent with a contracture. Thus, it is likely the saline...
Your question is a valid question since you are investing quite a bit in time and money for surgery. In my office, your desired size and implant sizes are discussed with me at the time of your consultation after I have taken measurements of your breasts and chest wall. This helps me determine...