What is the guidance?
The FDA recommends those considering the operation to learn more about the risks of the operation. Meanwhile, those who already have them are advised not to change their “routine medical care or follow-up”.
Furthermore, they suggested “monitor[ing] your breast implants for as long as you have them. If you notice any abnormal changes in your breasts or implants, promptly talk to your surgeon or health care provider” and that someone with a problem should file a MedWatch report.
However, it is important to note that this is only for American women with breast implants, the NHS has yet to comment on the cases. Should similar occurrences arise in the UK, then it is likely a government health organisation will release a statement in a similar vein asking patients to keep abreast of the situation.
Although not an alert for UK patients to be concerned about, what the alert also serves to do is to highlight how someone can be put at risk of skin cancer through other means than just exposure to excessive sunlight.
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