BreastsToBe

Hi Jen, if you join the BII Group on FB you’ll find a list of recommended explant surgeons for your state. These surgeons are all experienced and recognise the importance in removing the entire capsule, appropriate pathology testing etc. x

What a relief they tested negative I’ll do the same as you after explant and wait and see how they turn out/whether I’m happy with the size

Hi @TheFox curious as to whether your Nagor implants were textured? Also whether your capsules were tested for BIA-ALCL (as the swelling you describe is a possible symptom)? Did you end up getting new implants?

Hi @joyfulgirl99, apologies it had been a while since I’ve logged on, and I didn’t get any notifications in my emails! Yes I’ve had mine checked out via ultrasound and there is apparently no indication of ALCL. Please be aware that this cancer generally develops after 7 years post implant however. There have so far been over 80 reported cases Australia wide resulting in a few deaths. While the risk is minimal, it is also very real, and I feel the numbers will only increase as time passes for ladies with textured implants. I will be having mine removed this year (8 years post im

Hi, asking for a friend (really though). Has anyone been overseas for a hair transplant? Only just beginning the research process and there is A LOT of info online but we know no one who can provide personal experiences and recommendations. So... would love your recommendations on places to look into, places to avoid?? TIA :)

Are there any other ladies on this forum having their Silimed furry Brazilian implants removed due to the ALCL risks?

Hi Imogen, I have Silimed textured implants and REALLY want mine out due to the cancer risk. I wanted them out a year ago before I’d heard of the cancer risk but fell pregnant before I could have the surgery. Like you, I’m now more motivated to act. I have two beautiful children also and although the risk seems low to some, it’s not one I’m personally willing to take! I wonder if private health will cover any because of the risks..? Probably not. Which implants do you have? Have you scheduled your explant surgery?

Do you mean like height/weight etc? Sorry I'm out of practice on the forums! I'm not sure what my BWD was but I'm 172cm and was 55kg at the time of surgery.

I went 315cc. Was an a-cup before surgery and ended up a full c to small d, exactly what I wanted

No problem Lauren! I can definitely notice the changes (particularly the size increase) haha. I plan to breastfeed for a while longer so we'll see what they're like when I stop and the milk is gone. My BA was August 2011 and I fell pregnant in May 2014 so 2 years 9 months. I did go with Dr H, he is fantastic! Are you going through him? Mine are Brazilians yes

Hi Em, I've just uploaded some post-baby photos to my Dropbox. You can view them here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ydx25pneid1wbja/AABEq3PnoiQXH6G7Rsf1yjVYa?dl=0 So the current ones are 7 months post baby, exclusive breastfeeding. Every woman is different as you know but hope these pics give you a bit of an idea of how breasts/implants can be affected by pregnancy and breastfeeding

I had mine done 4 years ago knowing I'd want children, and to breastfeed in a few years. I had my first baby in February, he is now 7 months old and exclusively breastfed. I'm happy to send you some pics of before and of them now after pregnancy and 7 months of breastfeeding if you're interested? These are the changes I've noticed: - they grew SO big during pregnancy and are still pretty huge. Pre baby my breasts were a nice full C to small D. They're now DD to E with one breast being significantly larger as it's the one bub feeds from mostly so makes more milk. - they are covered in stretch

After commenting on this thread last night I emailed Dr Harwood who called me immediately. He addressed all of my concerns and in a nutshell said there is no need for alarm as: - the issue is to do with surface particles, all implants are sterilised prior to insertion anyway so the implants are cleansed of any potential contaminants - the concerns apply only to implants manufactured post March 2014 (mine were a previous batch) - if there were surface contaminants on the implants, there would have been symptoms soon after surgery (infection etc) - the investigating body is not even sure at t

Following this thread! I haven't logged into the forum for an eternity but saw a news story on the Silimed Braz tonight. Very keen to know more about the situation as I got these implants back in 2011. I am now breastfeeding my 6mo son and I am concerned there may be a risk to him

Hi Laura, I got Brazilians and I think mine look pretty natural... There is a link to some of my pics in my signature below. Good luck with your decision making!