Author Archives: Rosenthal Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery

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Info on Textured Implant Recall

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Earlier this week, the FDA issued a voluntary recall of certain breast implants. These devices are specifically devices from manufacturer Allergan and apply to ALL of their textured devices, not just silicone due to a risk of a rare cancer called ALCL which can occur in the capsule tissue around the implant. The first sign…

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Silicone Breast Implant Concerns

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Breast implants are not lifelong devices. The FDA recommends you get an ultrasound or MRI after a few years to check if they are intact. Mammograms alone do not evaluate implants well. If you have had your implants in longer than a few years, you should make an appointment to see us. We can do…

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An Update on Breast Implants and Health

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The American Society of Plastic Surgery released an updated position statement earlier this month regarding the risk of a rare and highly treatable type of lymphoma that can develop around breast implants, particularly those with textured surfaces. Although the risk is very small, we want to ensure patients are informed with the latest information. Cases…

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