Top 5 Important Things before getting Breast Implant

“FDA submitted a red alert about rare cancer associated more frequently with textured implants called Breast Implant-Associated ALCL!”

·       Breast implants aren’t a one-time procedure.

·       The FDA recommends getting Imaging every other year to check for a leak.

·       Patients must be informed about breast implant illness before going under the knife.

·       Patients must be healthy to get implants.

·       The FDA also recently reported another cancer, squamous cell carcinoma, associated with implants.

Breast implant surgery or breast augmentation, also known as a boob job, is one of the most sought-after plastic surgeries globally, including in India.

If you want breast implant surgery or breast augmentation in Bangalore, India, Dr. Karishma Kagodu, MS, M CH, a board-certified plastic surgeon and head of Dr. Kaesthetic, suggests you schedule an introductory consultation. Before undergoing breast implants, it is important to ensure you are physically healthy and get evaluated by your plastic surgeon to undergo the procedure.

The risks or illnesses associated with breast implants have been a topic of discussion in the long run. The previous study concluded insufficient evidence linking implants to breast cancer. It wasn’t until recently that the FDA (Food & Drug Administration) released a red alert about rare cancer associated with textured implants called Breast Implant-Associated ALCL.

Fast forward to this month with a new FDA warning that there might be a risk of a rare lymphoma associated with breast implants; these are predominantly associated with textured implants. However, there are still ongoing research and investigation. However, knowing the essential thing before breast implant surgery is inevitable.

In this blog, Dr. Karishma Kagodu, MS, M CH., explains the important things to know before a breast implant surgery to avoid the risks, discomforts, or uncertainties in the best way possible.

1.    Breast implants aren’t a one-time procedure

One must know that breast implants are a thing of assessment every other year to ensure the implants are in the right status, so there are no leakage risks. Breast implants are not lifetime devices and must be replaced in case of leakage. However, the FDA recommends getting Imaging every other year to check for leaks. Additionally, weight change and pregnancy can affect the shape of a patient’s breasts. Almost 25% of women require revision breast surgery in about ten years in case of leakage or alteration in the breast contour.

2.    Educate yourself about breast implant illness

Before getting breast implant surgery, educate yourself about breast implant illness and ensure you are physically healthy to undergo the procedure. Your initial consultation will decide whether you are the right fit for the surgery. More importantly, the FDA recently released a safety alert regarding rare cancer associated more frequently with textured implants called Breast Implant-Associated ALCL. The new FDA warning also submitted an alert regarding breast implants and the rare association of lymphomas in the breast implant capsule called Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC), which are predominantly associated with textured implants. But there is still ongoing research and development work in the practice to find the correct fact.

3.    It’s possible to try different sizes

Knowing your right size before making a final decision on the implants is essential. However, most cosmetic surgeons offer the “sizers.” The neoprene, bead-filled sacs are inserted into the patient’s bra. This simple assessment step helps you decide which implant size will work best.

4.    Implants have no effect on ptosis (breast sagginess)

Some patients might doubt the effect of breast implants, as they may think that breast implants can automatically give a lifted effect. While it is not true, implants come with an inherent lift. Therefore, Dr. Karishma Kagodu can combine the two procedures in breast implants with breast lift surgery for optimal outcomes.

5.    Choosing the right plastic surgeon is essential

It is recommended to choose only a board-certified plastic surgeon to undergo any plastic surgery, including breast implants. The difference between a board-certified and non-certified surgeon is that the certified one will meet the required criteria, experience, expertise, and training to fulfill the desired aesthetic results. As such, it is often advisable to check your plastic surgeon’s past patients’ results through their after-and-before pictures, reviews, and feedback for a sense of their work and manner.

If you want to know more or looking for a breast implant or a breast lift surgery, call Dr. Karishma Kagodu, MS, M CH., at +91 8042036382, +91 9108969006, +91 7624809006 and schedule your consultation today.