Tag: Breast Implants
BRCA Mutations Linked to Breast Implant Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Age-adjusted rate of developing BIA-ALCL 16 times higher for women with mutations versus without
Trends Explored for Aesthetic Breast Augmentation From 2005 to 2021
Most common technique is smooth silicone prosthesis placed in the subpectoral plane through inframammary incision
One in Four Patients Experience Breast Reconstruction Burnout
Incompletion of reconstruction tied to tissue expander complications, high body mass index, radiation therapy
Commercial Rates for Breast Reconstruction Vary Significantly
Higher rates seen in less competitive markets and facilities that are large, for-profit, and non-safety net
Breast Implant Illness Uncommon Cause of Revision Surgery
Authors say local complications are a far more common reason for silicone breast implant revision
Multidose Antibiotic Prophylaxis No Better for Breast Implant Surgery
Multiple-dose regimen not superior to single-dose regimen among women undergoing implant-based breast reconstruction
FDA Warns of Rare Cases of Certain Cancers Linked to Breast Implants
Federal regulators discovered reports of the cancers as part of a routine postmarket review
Few Women Undergo MRI After Silicone Breast Implant
Adherence to FDA recommendation was 5.9 percent and did not differ for those undergoing cosmetic or reconstructive surgery
Early Exercise Not Tied to Breast Augmentation Complications
Findings show similar scar quality and higher patient satisfaction and self-reported outcomes with exercise
Stronger Breast Implant Safety Measures Announced by FDA
Only health care providers and facilities that provide the checklist of risks will be allowed to sell and distribute breast implants
