Breast implants help save Missouri man's life in double lung transplant surgery at Northwestern Hospital

Davey Bauer, a patient at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, recently underwent a groundbreaking double lung transplant due to severe complications linked to breast implants. This case underscores the potential health risks associated with breast implant surgery. Bauer's health deteriorated rapidly after getting breast implants in 2015, experiencing symptoms such as coughing and shortness of breath.

After extensive medical evaluation, it was determined that Bauer had developed a rare and life-threatening condition called breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). The condition, which is linked to certain textured breast implants, had severely damaged his lungs. Bauer's lung transplant is believed to be the first of its kind for a patient with BIA-ALCL, shedding light on the severe consequences that can arise from breast implant-related complications and the importance of regular monitoring for individuals with textured implants.