In this era that we live in, it has become easy for people to get what they want even when it comes to body parts and features. Body features that you were not born with can easily be installed on you and you would be a new person.
If you have a flat chest, it is simple to get breast implants that are specific to your liking, from the shape to the size. However, these changes are not always guaranteed safety, they come at a cost, both financially and health-wise.
If you are considering getting a breast implant, it would be fair for you to first understand what you are getting yourself into. The Cleveland Clinic explains that breast implants are surgically inserted shells filled with silicone gel or saline by plastic surgeons. It is further mentioned that implants can be used for breast reconstruction in cancer patients or for healthy individuals to change their breast shape or size, also known as breast augmentation.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified a possible link between breast implants and anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), a rare immune system cancer. “ALCL is a rare cancer of the immune system. When it’s linked to breast implants, it’s called breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL).” This cancer is said to develop next to the breast implant, within the surrounding scar tissue.
According to the FDA, researchers are unsure of how the implant’s filling—silicone or saline—affects the likelihood of developing BIA-ALCL. However, it is stated that textured outer shell implants appear to carry the most danger.
Medical News Today suggests that people with implants can monitor their breasts for signs of cancer by observing their new normal, including new scar tissue, sensitivity, and firmness. “Looking in the mirror to see how their breasts normally look, feel all of the breast tissue, which includes under the armpits and up to the collarbone. Check whilst in different positions, such as standing up or lying down.” It is further advised that one consults a doctor for any unusual changes or symptoms.
