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Allergan issues a world wide recall of textured breast implants

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Giovanna_BCNA
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7 years ago
Hello everyone, Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is advising our members that Allergan has today issued a worldwide recall for its textured tissue expanders and breast implants. This mea...
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iserbrown
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7 years ago
Agree it has rattled me!

I'm due to see my breast surgeon so lots of discussion to be had

I was originally told about 15 years and it would need replacing.  What was your timeline?

Take care
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