Breast implant is one of the most common surgeries that take place among cosmetic surgeries. It is assumed that breast implants can last a lifetime which is not the case in most instances. It is observed that most individuals who have undergone breast implant surgeries have become subject to some sort of medical complexities. According to the estimates of the US FDA, at least one in five women having cosmetic surgery for the first time have to undergo some sort of cosmetic complications and have to go for operation (Steve et al. 31). This means that twenty per cent of the population undergoing breast implants for the first time must go through subsequent operations within a span of ten years. Moreover, the number exceeds individuals whose first surgeries were considered necessary. The percentages of these individuals increase to about 40 to 70% (Pavlov-Doli Janovic and Nada 37). The complications are so intense that 4500 women must remove their implants due to the constant trouble they have been facing (Barbosa et al. 44). The essay investigates the answer to the question that either breast implants are safe or not. The operation procedure of breast implants changes with time and the procedures which are riskier are withdrawn and annulled. The knowledge that the prevailing methods are less risky is investigated in this essay.
Many physicians and the US government continue to argue that approved devices can be safely placed because the ban on some transplants was lifted more than a decade ago. As research support grows, North American patients say health risks persist. The United States is just beginning to understand and respond to the problems that transplants can cause. This fact shows that our healthcare system is imperfect withholding evidence that can ignore patients’ complaints after decades of serious medical thinking. When it comes to women’s health, people tend to be untested and prone to prejudice or lack of resources (Rohrich et al. 27). Upon considering these numbers to be overstated to reduce people’s attention towards implants even then the real issue lies in proving implants as the direct cause of medical ailments. Such termination may mean that many issues have been resolved or not discussed at all. Many women say that the experience of transplantation began with incorrect information about transplant surgery or direct pressure from doctors.
About two million patients have had breast augmentation surgery as of today (Blitzer et al. 28). There are several detrimental effects that can result from the surgery, including the possibility of infection or rupture. Body appearance is a major factor in a woman’s decision to get breast augmentation surgery. Women perceive and measure themselves based on what they see on tv, in film, and in magazines. The media’s portrayal of women is unnatural. Models and actors are slim and seem to have smooth bodies. A highly teenage girl will feel the urge to look like this herself, and as a result, she may grow up believing she must be flawless and that she is not good enough.
Many of these symptoms can be caused by many other conditions, such as menopause, thyroid disease, and autoimmune disease. Thus, scientists could not draw a clear line between transplantation and disease. But they are looking for solutions and hope that one day they can provide answers to women who are affected as soon as possible. This cannot be denied that women experience these symptoms. There are several types of implants, some filled with silicone and others filled with saline. There are also implants with a smooth outer layer and some implants with a textured outer layer. However, studies soon emerged that ruled out a link between transplantation and connective tissue, neurological or autoimmune diseases.
The American School of Rheumatism pointed out that evidence should not be used to prove this connection in court or in the FDA. Over time, the issue gradually disappeared from people’s eyes. In 2018, two silicon plants imported implant manufacturers for resale in the United States, and the majority (about 80%) of women who opted for breast implants made the decision (Steve et al. 29). There are several types of implants, some are filled with silicone, resin, others with saline, smooth and others with a silent shell. In addition, the manufacturer has deliberately withdrawn some of the textured implants that were often used in breast surgery in the summer of the 20th century. Three weeks later, they were linked to a rare non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (known as anaplastic large cell lymphoma ALCL), which affects the body’s immune cells, the FDA reported (Pavlov-Doli Janovic and Nada 37).
Most women with this condition accumulate water around the implant, which can cause inflammation in the breast. If successful treatment is achieved, surgery is usually only required. The implant is removed surgically, and a tissue capsule is formed around it. It is mostly medical. She says a small percentage of women still need additional chemotherapy or radiation. However, when doctors no longer use these textured implants, some women may use them, and it is advisable to monitor for changes in the breasts. If something goes wrong, there is no need to remove the implant.
The longer the implant remains inside the body, the greater the risk of complications. In carefully selected patients, transplants can significantly improve the quality of life. Implants transplant doctors can improve the body’s appearance and quality of life for breast cancer survivors and help women treat them. Some diseases can be caused by other undiagnosed diseases, such as autoimmune diseases. But it is also possible that a small proportion of women are at risk for common diseases associated with transplantation. Some women report that their symptoms disappear after the transplant is removed. However, it is difficult to determine whether this is the reason for the change.
It can be said that the causes and diseases behind breast implant cannot be found, but progress is being made regarding ways to find out more. Researchers are working with the patient’s stakeholders to design research that clarifies between breast augmentation and female symptoms. Hopefully, this study will help researchers answer questions and find answers (Rohrich et al. 27). Certified beauticians and American plastic surgeons focus on helping women understand the risks and benefits of breast implants. Looking to the future, it is hoped that the sources are unable to achieve more. It seems that women with certain risk factors are not suitable for transplantation, but other women are better off.
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Blitzer, Grace, et al. “Multi-Catheter Interstitial Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation in Patients with Breast Implants is Safe and Associated with Good to Excellent Cosmetic Outcomes.” Brachytherapy 18.3 (2019): S52.
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