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Silicone, botox, and liposuction have become a near-necessity, even in the 20s, but the Food and Drug Administration has an important warning.
Last weekend, the agency issued a safety update on silicone breast implants, reporting that the FDA is aware of 19 cases of potentially fatal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) - a type of skin cancer - and "various lymphomas" in the area around the implant, in the tissue scar.
The agency noted that the cancers are different from the previously reported risk of anaplastic large cell lymphoma associated with breast implants, also called BIA-ALCL.
Although considered "rare," the development of SCC and other lymphomas is possible, and the agency recommended that patients who have or are interested in transplants be informed of the risk.
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Silicone implants (Photo: ShutterStock)
In the updated report, the agency counted 19 cases of SCC in scar tissue surrounding breast implants in patients.
Although considered rare, SCC and other lymphomas can develop as a result of the implants, the FDA reports.
In addition to Botox or other fillers, breast augmentation and breast lift are among the most requested procedures, according to the agency.
Implants can cause joint and muscle pain or weakness, mental health issues, brain fog, fatigue, memory loss, chronic pain, hair loss, rashes and more.
While some patients' symptoms go away after the implants are removed, others don't find the same relief.
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Already in 2017, the organization issued a warning regarding a rare type of lymphoma cancer associated with these implants.
In the same warning, the FDA admitted that it had received reports of 359 women who developed cancer following breast implants, but stated that the information was limited.
In addition, the FDA asked to reassure women with implants and said that there is no need to panic or remove the implants.
They asked women to continue their routine follow-up, and to contact their doctor if they have persistent pain or swelling around the implant, especially years after surgery.
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