Why is there a dent in my breast implant?

A dent beneath the trans-areola incision after trans-areola breast augmentation can be scar contracture between the incision and the underlying breast tissue or possibly the muscle if sub-muscular augmentation was done. Please see your plastic surgeon for an examination. If this problem persists a revision can be done.

Should I be worried about my textured implants?

The lifetime risk of developing BIA-ALCL is 1 in 30,000 (0.003%) if you have ever had textured implants. The risk is significantly lower, approaching zero, if you have only ever had smooth implants. Since 2010, there have been 573 cases confirmed worldwide, including 33 deaths.

Do Textured breast implants cause cancer?

Textured breast implants are associated with BIA-ALCL, a cancer of the immune system. The FDA has quantified the risk from 1 in 3,000 patients to up to 1 in 30,000 patients. The risk of this lymphoma likely depends on the specific manufacturer of a textured implant and, in some cases, may be lower than these estimates.

Do all textured implants cause cancer?

The FDA says in most cases, the cancer is limited to the scar tissue and fluid near the implant, but it can spread through the body. While the diagnosis is serious and can lead to death, the risk is considered to be low, the agency says.

What are the side effects of a ruptured breast implant?

Ruptured silicone breast implants can cause breast pain or changes in the contour or shape of the breast. However, ruptured silicone breast implants aren’t thought to cause breast cancer, reproductive problems or connective tissue disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis.

What is BII?

Breast Implant Illness (BII) is a term used by women who have breast implants and who self- identify and describe a variety of symptoms including autoimmune issues, muscle aches, joint pain, fatigue, hair loss, headaches, photosensitivity, chronic pain, rash, anxiety, brain fog, sleep disturbance, depression.

Should I remove my textured implants?

The FDA and other health authorities are not recommending the removal of Allergan Biocell textured implants or tissue expanders (the ones that were taken off the global market in July 2019 because they were found to increase the risk of developing BIA-ALCL) or any other types of implants in women who are not having …

Should I get my textured implants removed?

How do you know if you have BIA-ALCL?

The main symptoms of BIA-ALCL are persistent swelling, presence of a mass or pain in the area of the breast implant. These symptoms may occur well after the surgical incision has healed, often years after implant placement.

What does breast cancer feel like with implants?

Common Breast Implant Cancer Symptoms The most common symptoms women with BIA-ALCL first experience are persistent swelling and/or pain around the breast. Often, these symptoms occur long after the surgery site has healed. In addition to pain and swelling, other common symptoms include: Redness.

How can I tell if I have capsular contracture?

The most common symptoms of capsular contracture include the following:

• Breasts that seem to sit high on the chest.
• Misshapen or unnatural looking breasts.
• Breasts that feel firm and tight.
• A round, ball-like shape of the breasts.
• Rippling.
• Pain or discomfort, especially when lying on the breasts.