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Medical Conditions - Breast Implants

Breast implants are artificial breasts made of a flexible silicone sac filled with fluid or gel. Implants are used for the reconstruction of the breast after a mastectomy due to cancer or other reasons and are also used in cosmetic surgeries to increase the size of the breast and to modify breast shape. The drawbacks are rupture of the sac, leakage, hematoma, bleeding, infections, etc.

All breast implants Q&A

Can an ultrasound procedure performed by a plastic surgeon assist in the removal of breast implants?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Breast augmentation and related procedures fall under the purview of the plastic surgery department, which specializes in breast implantation.

What are the reasons for sensitivity following nipple-sparing mastectomy and submuscular breast implant procedure?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and I can understand your concern.

Does filling a breast implant to 600 cc have a rupture risk?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. The implants are usually measured by three things: the volume, the base diameter, and the height (profile).

What are the options for breast reconstruction after mastectomy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern.

Can breast implant removal be done with local anesthesia?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems you are worrying a lot about small things.

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I had odd reaction to breast implants. Need suggestion.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, there is a possibility that the implants have been causing a foreign body reaction.

Concerned about leakage of silicon from ruptured breast implant. How dangerous is this?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can assure that silicon from the ruptured implant will stay there only and it will not go anywhere in her body.

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How to confirm the integrity of breast implant?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Breast implant illness is a term associated with symptoms of health concerns in women having breast implant surgery done.

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