{"id":562,"date":"2015-07-24T16:18:00","date_gmt":"2015-07-24T16:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lmaclinic.com\/lma-wp\/?p=562"},"modified":"2021-08-02T16:26:44","modified_gmt":"2021-08-02T16:26:44","slug":"warning-possible-lymphoma-risks-breast-augmentation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lmaclinic.com\/lma\/blog\/warning-possible-lymphoma-risks-breast-augmentation","title":{"rendered":"Warning of possible Lymphoma risks with breast augmentation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic surgeons has issued advice that breast augmentation patients should be aware of the risk of developing Anaplastic Large Cell lymphoma (ALCL) and should consider this factor seriously before pursuing surgery.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This statement was released after a study was published by the French National Cancer Institute, which reported a small risk between breast implants and contracting ALCL.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lmaclinic.com\/lma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Breast_augmentation1-788x1024.jpg\" alt=\"breast augmentation\" class=\"wp-image-564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lmaclinic.com\/lma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Breast_augmentation1-788x1024.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.lmaclinic.com\/lma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Breast_augmentation1-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/www.lmaclinic.com\/lma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Breast_augmentation1-768x998.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lmaclinic.com\/lma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Breast_augmentation1.jpg 923w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>President of BAPRAS and consultant plastic surgeon, Nigel Mercer, said: \u201cALCL is a very rare condition but we appreciate there will be patients with implants who will want to seek advice and reassurance from their GPs and surgeons.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt is the responsibility of the operating surgeon to ensure that the patient is told verbally &nbsp;and in writing of the risk of ALCL before the procedure so they can make a fully informed decision before going ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBAPRAS continues to advise that any women with breast implants who experience any sudden unexplained changes, lumps or swelling should speak to their GP or surgeon urgently. However, we maintain that until any further evidence is presented there is no need to remove breast implants as a matter of course\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr Ayham Al-Ayoubi emphasises to his patients that it is very important to always make sure you choose the best surgeon for your treatment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your choice of cosmetic surgeon will be a choice you live with for years, if not your entire life. A successful procedure will make you feel more like yourself and give you greater confidence for years to come. On the other hand, ending up in the hands of an inexperienced surgeon increases your chances of having poor results which leads to additional costs, time, and potential complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding a board certified cosmetic surgeon who has plenty of experience in your procedure of choice is critical to getting the results you desire.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"328\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lmaclinic.com\/lma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Breast_augmentation2.jpg\" alt=\"Breast Augmentation\" class=\"wp-image-565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lmaclinic.com\/lma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Breast_augmentation2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lmaclinic.com\/lma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Breast_augmentation2-300x123.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lmaclinic.com\/lma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Breast_augmentation2-768x315.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lmaclinic.com\/breast-augmentation\">Breast Augmentation<\/a>\u00a0is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the UK. Here at The London\u00a0Medical &amp; Aesthetic clinic our leading experts\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lmaclinic.com\/consultants\">Consultants<\/a>\u00a0breast Surgeons can help our patients to\u00a0achieve the shape and results they desire .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic surgeons has issued advice that breast augmentation patients should be aware of the risk of developing Anaplastic Large Cell lymphoma (ALCL) and should consider this factor seriously before pursuing surgery.&nbsp; This statement was released after a study was published by the French National Cancer Institute, which reported&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lmaclinic.com\/lma\/blog\/warning-possible-lymphoma-risks-breast-augmentation\">Read more&#8230; <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Warning of possible Lymphoma risks with breast augmentation<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":563,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18],"class_list":["post-562","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-anti-wrinkle-injections","tag-breast-augmentation","tag-cellulaze","tag-cellulite","tag-collagen-stimulation","tag-collagen-stimulation-and-co2-laser","tag-dermal-fillers","tag-ellanse","tag-sculptra","tag-silhouette-soft","tag-smartlipo","tag-velashape","entry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Possible Lymphoma risks with breast augmentation | lmaclinic.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic surgeons has issued advice that breast augmentation patients should be aware of the risk of developing Anaplastic Large Cell lymphoma (ALCL) and should consider this factor seriously before pursuing surgery. 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