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About Breast Implant Awareness Month
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Ends: Mar 31, 2025
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Racking It Up for Breast Implant Awareness Month
Breast Implant Awareness Month, organized by The Implant Truth Survivors Committee, is observed annually since 2018, and seeks to educate and inform about the potential risks and complications associated with breast implants. This observance aims to provide comprehensive information to women considering implants and support those who have experienced complications.
A breast implant is a medical prosthesis used to change a person's breast's size, shape, and contour. There are two main types of breast implants: saline-filled and silicone gel-filled. Each type has a silicone outer shell and differs in material and consistency.
Women opt for breast implants for various reasons, including:
Cosmetic Enhancement: To enhance the size and shape of breasts, often for aesthetic reasons.
Reconstructive Purposes: Following mastectomy due to breast cancer or other conditions affecting the breast.
Correction of Congenital Anomalies: To correct developmental abnormalities of the breast.
Common issues experienced with breast implants include:
Capsular Contracture: Scar tissue that forms around the implant, causing the breast to feel hard.
Implant Rupture or Leakage: The implant shell can break, allowing the saline or silicone material to leak.
Infection and Pain: Some women may experience infections or chronic breast pain.
Breast Implant Illness (BII): Some women report a range of systemic symptoms (like fatigue, joint pain, and memory problems), though the scientific community continues to research this.
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL): A rare type of lymphoma that can develop around breast implants.
The history of breast implants dates back to the 1960s. Two plastic surgeons, Frank Gerow and Thomas Cronin, developed the first silicone breast implants in 1961 in Houston, Texas. The first woman to receive silicone breast implants was Timmie Jean Lindsey in 1962. Since then, breast implants have undergone significant advancements in design, safety, and surgical techniques.
Breast Implant Awareness Month is a platform for advocacy groups and medical communities to provide resources and support for informed decision-making. It highlights the importance of understanding the potential risks and long-term implications of breast implants and promotes patient education and safety in cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries.
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