Mammaplasty accounts for approximately one-fifth of all aesthetic surgeries. However, despite this popularity, there are still many questions about its impact on women's health. Let’s answer the most common ones.
Dr. Alex
Question 1: Can mammaplasty cause cancer?
Studies have proven that breast implants produced over the past 50 years do not cause cancer. Silicone is an inert material. It is widely used in medicine — for example, in vascular prosthetics. Additionally, breast implants are used for breast reconstruction after a previous instance of breast cancer.
Question 2: Do breast implants cause mastitis?
Mastopathy leads to cystic fibrosis and in some cases, it can transform into a malignant tumor. However, ===the implants reduce this possibility due to the moderate compression of the cysts.
Question 3: Can the implant cause allergies?
The silicone used in endoprosthesis is inert, so it cannot cause an allergic reaction. However, some types of s...
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