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Idiosyncratic allergic reaction to textured saline implants

W H Sabbagh¹, R X Murphy, S J Kucirka

¹Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Lehigh Valley Hospital.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

|April 1, 1996

Summary

This study details the first reported case of an allergic reaction to textured breast implants. Symptoms resolved after switching to smooth implants, suggesting a delayed hypersensitivity response.

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Area of Science:

Plastic Surgery
Dermatology
Immunology

Background:

Breast implants are associated with various complications, including hematomas and skin reactions.
The textured surface of mammary prostheses is a common feature in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery.