Safety (pt 2):
The second safety issue of note is Breast Implant Associated-Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). While numerous articles have been written on this subject, an article from CHH Health, dated February 7, 2019, was one I found helpful. In the article it mentions that “at least 457 women in the US” have been diagnosed with this condition. And the consensus seems to lean to the condition being more predominant with textured implants. According to the NIH; “Although rare, all cases with adequate history have involved a textured breast implant.” Indications I have seen are that ‘between 1 and 3 million women in the US have breast implants’, but without a valid number of women with textured implants as a basis to calculate risk, I have not been able to determine a risk level.
The risk of breast implant related cancer has been something I have been aware of for many, many years, so it is nothing new.
https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/07/health/fda-lymphoma-linked-to-breast-implants/index.html
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28157769/
https://www.quora.com/How-many-women-get-breast-implants?share=1
Safety (pt 3):
The third issue centers on the physical failure of the implant. This seems to be primarily from a physical defect in the implant, although there could be outside reasons for an implant to rupture. With saline implants, any rupture would result in the sterile saline solution quickly being released into the body, and absorbed, and ultimately discharged. There would also be a quite obvious deflation of the breast containing the ruptured implant. Silicone would more slowly leak into the body, but seems to be more contained in the cavity where the implant is positioned; although there has been cases, and concern, of silicone particles migrating to other parts of the body and causing health problems. The best, in the event of a rupture seems to be ‘gummies’. From several articles, and demonstration videos, these seem provide for the silicone to not leave the implant upon rupture. In fact, it appears that the silicone will retract back into the implant in the event any is expelled at the site of the rupture.
There are undoubtedly other safety issues related to breast implants, but these three seem to be the most predominant. So the bottom line is that, safety issues surrounding breast implants is something to be seriously discussed with your doctor and surgeon.
im concerned about the type and size i want silicone and the largest implant that i can safely get
Hi Michelle,
Thanks for taking the time to research and post this valuable info.
Sorry if I missed it, but I didn't see anything about having existing breast tissue before getting implants. Of course this isn't a requirement. However, implants do look more natural when there's already some tissue to work with. I think it's important for new girls to understand that.
Emily
Thanks Emily. So far, all I have posted are section I and II... I have lot's more to go.... Thanks, Michelle
KristiAnn, I know you will, but get what you and your doctor and surgeon feel are best. You will have them for a long time, so everything needs to be considered and done correctly. Michelle
I am new here, and thanks for the information. While augmentation is desirable, I have trouble finding about hormone therapy for mtf breast development. Are there forums here that I might be direct to?
Debbie, wow, that is a big request.... LOL You will find there are lots of HRT related postings on this site. Just spend some quality time with your electronic device of choice and go searching. And look in Places -> Local Places to see what places & resources there are close to where you live. Oh, and then there is the ChatRoom. HRT is a big topic of discussion there as well. Happy searching and researching, Michelle