So what about breast implants and marijuana? With many instances of news covering breast implant illness, where individuals who have received breast implants describe symptoms like chest pain, fatigue, hair loss, and chronic pain, more patients are asking about the risks associated with getting implants or having them removed. Breast implants are still a booming business. And, with medical marijuana and CBD available in more states each year, considerations should be made when combining marijuana and the addition of implants or their removal. Marijuana and Implant Surgery Whether patients are undergoing surgery for a reduction or receiving implants, many doctors spoke to us about the importance of a candid conversation about marijuana use.
While marijuana is typically advised against before surgery, many doctors and surgeons are speaking out about its effects for after-care.
Breast implants are still a booming business. As one of the most popular surgeries, over 300,000+ women go under the knife annually. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Americans spent more than $16.5 billion on cosmetic surgery in 2018. In Canada and the US over 300,000 woman have the procedure each year. So what about breast implants and marijuana?
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