mary-nguyen Posted October 18, 2018 Posted October 18, 2018 Hello everyone! I've noticed that a lot of women in the US/Canada/Australia are getting explants due to potentially feeling sick from either 1) infections from the implant 2) silicone leaking from the shell of the implant 3) the implant growing mold 4) autoimmune diseases that can be from the foreign object Has anyone with a breast augmentation dealt with any of these problems? I wanted to get a BA myself in Korea next year, but I'm scared that there's a possibility of getting breast implant illness. So far, I haven't seen any reports of women in Korea getting them (not sure if they have higher quality implants like motiva or if it's due to better skilled doctors). If anyone has any input, please feel free to share!
fortunecat Posted October 18, 2018 Posted October 18, 2018 There is a Singaporean blogger who did breasts explant due to her implants ruptured within the shell. However, she was lucky that her implants did not leaked out into her body. She had the implants for about 6-7 years before that happened. Anyways, the implants can last for only about 10 years.
xmirame Posted October 22, 2018 Posted October 22, 2018 Unfortunately, this is always the risk with any surgery. Even contracture can occur years after a BA. That’s just something you have to keep in mind that could happen and if you’re ok with dealing with it. Doctors can’t know 100% if your body will reject the implants, but it is a very low percentage. The most you can do is minimize the risk as much as possible. And that requires spending money on premium implants and a good doctor. A doctor’s skill is important cause the way they do the whole procedure affects your recovery and risk of illness. For fear of mold, don’t choose saline. Not only does it look and feel the worst, they have a higher risk of rupture and rippling. That’s why they’re the cheapest. Most surgeons use silicone gel implants now. As for leaks, get the gummy bear implants (cohesive gel). If the membrane breaks, they do not leak and stay together (like Motiva). These are the newest kinds of implants that most surgeons want to use. Again, no one can predict BA illness. But you can minimize the chances of it. I’m going to Korea next year and dropping cash at a good clinic and Motiva implants. I understand there’s a chance that something can happen, but I know it’s what I want and I’m willing to deal with the small risk.
hanaz_4 Posted October 24, 2018 Posted October 24, 2018 I was once heard that for bigger size implant like over 400cc, smooth implants are better than cohesive because the gummy bear implants feel firmer than smooth. Do you know anything this?
xmirame Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 My friend got gummy bear implants. And from what I was told by the doctor (I went to the consultation with her) and my research, saline are generally firmer than gel; they’re known to feel unnatural. Also, with saline, the implant bag goes in empty, and then they pump the saline solution in. This increases the risk of infection and BBI cause it’s introducing the external environment for longer periods of time. That’s why they tend to get mold cause oxygen can get in. Gummy bear implants are a bit firmer than regular silicone. But when I felt my friends’ implants, they weren’t that hard. She got 425 cc. Also, since they’re textured, you don’t have to worry about the double bubble effect or bottoming out.
xmirame Posted October 27, 2018 Posted October 27, 2018 In addition (info I got from Realself): “This is a great question because we are often asked this when we compare implants that are sitting on the counter in the office. The old style gel implants are definitely softer or squishier when you pick them up and feel them. The problem is that most people assume that they will like that when they are inside your body and this is not the case. Regular gel implants, because they are not highly cohesive or form stable (gummy bear) will often fold or will show ripples far more that the gummy bear implants. In addition, they tend to have a higher capsule contracture rate, meaning that they can get hard and therefore not feel very good at all after they have been implanted. Interestingly, the textured implants, especially the ones made by Sientra seem to feel like regular breast tissue after about 3 to 6 months. This is probably due to your tissue growing into the texture and incorporating the implant so that it becomes "part of you".” They just take longer to feel more natural by a couple of months
ladybugz Posted October 27, 2018 Posted October 27, 2018 I didn't have breast implants, but had a silicone implant in my nose and have been plagued with autoimmune illnesses that have, ironically, made me look worse even though my nose looks great (for example, I've gone nearly bald 3x now due to this illness). I would never recommend you put anything unnatural in your body, period. I regret getting the implant every single day. It's now going to cost me $6500+ to get it taken out and replaced with rib in January.
sheonlylooks25 Posted October 27, 2018 Posted October 27, 2018 Yes, in an ideal world if you get the TEXTURED implants all your capsulation problems would be over. Right? That's a big marketing point for the textured implants. I was so happy until... more and more reports were coming out about anaplastic large cell lymphoma from textured implants. They say it's rare but in the UK last year: Calls to ban textured breast implants after two die and 23 develop same type of cancerMedical regulator says it not yet possible to confirm if the disease is caused by the implantsIn Australia there are 50 cases and in New Zealand 10, so they call it 'rare' but how lucky are you? Two have died in UK and 2 have died in Australia from the textured implants. They keep saying that anaplastic large cell lymphoma is not cancer but hell that's close enough to cancer in my books!
xmirame Posted October 27, 2018 Posted October 27, 2018 Yeah that is pretty scary, but I’m personally aware of it. ALCL was noticed since the 90’s, and these cases have been reported throughout the years. It is rare though; only 3 cases get diagnosed out of 300 million women in a year. Like any surgery, you will have risks like this. If you’re aware of the risks and that scares you, then don’t do it. For the other person above, I’ve had my silicone nose implant for almost 20 years and guess what, I’m A-okay. The studies did show it’s a higher chance with textured implants, but if this happens, it’s almost 100% treatable because the affected tissue only stays in the lymphnodiac tissue; it’s only present in the scar tissue around the implant, so once you remove it, it’s gone. No radiation or chemotherapy needed if catch it. If anything, BBI is harder to treat because it affects the whole body’s immune system. Since I get free healthcare in the US under the Defense Dept, I can go in for regular yearly check ups if I want to, and that’s fine with me. One source: https://www.breastcancer.org/research-news/fda-updates-on-textured-implants-and-cancer If people are scared of plastic surgery cause of the what if’s, then don’t do it. There will be risks. It is major surgery. It’s a lottery. That’s the reality with plastic surgery. You should do regular check ups on anything you introduced foreign in the body. These are valid concerns to bring up in consultation. In the end, seriously weigh the real cons and pros, and go forward with your decision. Peace.
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