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Mastectomy and reconstruction - Replacing ruptured implants
I had a breast cancer diagnosis in 2012 which led to bilateral mastectomies and reconstruction with micro-textured silicone implants. One of the implants ruptured about 18 months ago. Since then I hav...
Rupture is a risk with implants. You need to have an ultrasound and immediate referral to breast surgeon for review and exclude an issue. Regardless... its time for a replacement.
https://www.tga.gov.au/breast-implant-associated-cancer-or-bia-alcl
https://www.tga.gov.au/breast-implant-associated-cancer-or-bia-alcl