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I had dow croning implants put in in 1990 they have since ruptured causing them to leak into my lymphatic system. can u advise me as to what tests.

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See plastic surgeon: You will need to get the implant removed regardless of the test results.

Answered 4/7/2016

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A member asked:

I had dow croning implants put in in 1990 they have since ruptured causing them to leak into my lymphatic system. can u advise me as to what tests.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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