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5'6" 135lbs Natrelle Inspira 700 Extra High Profile
UPDATED FROM Pandas76
4 years post
Going to wait to the fall to have them changed out.
Pandas76May 20, 2020
WORTH IT$5,730
I've decided to wait to the fall to have them replaced. I have no issues with my boobs right now and we are right in the middle of renovating our bathroom and I'm extremely busy at work. Also the new cohesive gel Inspira implants should be approved in Canada by the fall and I want those.
UPDATED FROM Pandas76
4 years post
My TSX-700 implants have been recalled
Pandas76May 15, 2020
I received a recall letter stating my textured implants were recalled because they are linked to a rare form of cancer. I was in this week to see my surgeon and he recommends changing them out for smooths. I am freaking out because I read the recall statement from Allergan saying there was nothing to panic about and when I talked to my surgeon he explained that while the risk is very low it is a devastating if you get it. The implants are free but health Canada doesn't want to cover the hospital fees because the risk of cancer isn't high enough for them but high enough for them to ban Allergan from selling these implants. I was so taking off guard because my boobs are perfect and I didnt want to touch them for many years. When I chose these implants I knew and accepted the risks associated with breast augmentation but this cancer risk was found out after my boobjob. I think the government should initially cover the medical costs and go after the company to reimburse them. I am so mad about having to pay like $5000 again for something that I believe the company should pay for. When there is a recall on my car I don't pay the labor to get it installed, why is it different for these big medical companies?
It looks like in mid June would be be date to get them swapped. I always thought I had TRX Responsive implants but I actually have TSX-700 soft touch implants that are firmer. I am pretty sure I will be going with the same volume but going to a SCX-700 which is a higher cohesive gel implant that holds its shape better and gives slightly more upper pole fullness. I was also considering going down to 600s but that would involve reducing the pocket with sutures and in the end I was scared I would ruin the symmetry and shape and decided to go for an exact swap.
It looks like in mid June would be be date to get them swapped. I always thought I had TRX Responsive implants but I actually have TSX-700 soft touch implants that are firmer. I am pretty sure I will be going with the same volume but going to a SCX-700 which is a higher cohesive gel implant that holds its shape better and gives slightly more upper pole fullness. I was also considering going down to 600s but that would involve reducing the pocket with sutures and in the end I was scared I would ruin the symmetry and shape and decided to go for an exact swap.
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Lunne
May 19, 2020
I agree all should be covered even the hospital fee. I hope you will dig deeper into it.
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May 19, 2020
Hello Panda, can I ask who sent you the letter? Was it Allergan or your clinic? I am in the same situation (soft touch bio cell 270 implants) but unfortunately I live in Eastern Europe where the attitude is very lax. I only found out about the recall (through Google) when I finally decided to have my implants replaced due to continuous pain and visible rippling/protrusion No one has contacted me at all, neither Allergan nor the clinic. I would like to find out what Allergan do for us in this situation. Any other guidance would be much appreciated.
May 20, 2020
I was sent a letter from the hospital where I had the operation but I saw the recall from Allergan in Dec2019. Allergan should at the very least provide the new implants free of charge. I had to pay the surgeon and hospital fees which is about $6300CAN. Implants were free
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