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Gracie Burns
In Breast Implant Illness

Recognizing Breast Implant Illness After Breast Cancer Recovery

After breast cancer treatment, you may have chosen implant reconstruction to feel whole again: to reclaim your shape and sense of self. For many survivors, implants seem like the final step in a long and emotional journey. However, months or even years later, some women begin to notice symptoms that seem unrelated to their recovery: fatigue, pain, brain fog, or inflammation that no test seems to explain. At Executive Plastic Surgery in Bloomfield Township, Dr. Shaher Khan, our board-certified plastic…
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Gracie Burns
In Breast Implant Illness

Understanding the Overlap Between Breast Implant Illness and Breast Cancer Symptoms

You may have begun to notice changes in your body, such as swelling, pain, fatigue, brain fog, or a lump near your breasts. Are these symptoms a result of breast implant illness (BII), or could they point to breast cancer? For many women with breast implants, the symptoms of breast implant illness (BII) can mimic those of breast cancer. At Executive Plastic Surgery in Bloomfield Township, Dr. Shaher Khan, our double board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon and renowned breast implant…
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Gracie Burns
In Breast Implant Illness

How Common is Breast Implant Illness? Common Questions Answered

You may have chosen breast implants years ago to restore confidence, enhance your shape, or feel more like yourself. But over time, perhaps you’ve begun noticing unusual symptoms: fatigue that won’t go away, joint pain, brain fog, hair loss, or chronic inflammation that seems to have no clear cause. These experiences can be frightening, especially when tests offer no answers. At Executive Plastic Surgery in Bloomfield Township, our double board-certified surgeon, Dr. Shaher Khan, has dedicated his career to helping…
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Gracie Burns
In Breast Implant Illness, Breast Implant Removal

The Connection Between the FDA and Breast Implants

Breast implants are one of the most widely performed procedures in cosmetic surgery. You may have considered them for reasons ranging from restoring volume after pregnancy to reshaping your figure or to fit a certain beauty standard that’s been marketed for decades. On the surface, they’re presented as a simple solution for body image. But the reality is more complex. While many women choose implants, the risks can be significant and, for some, life-altering. From chronic pain and autoimmune-like symptoms…
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Andy Silva
In Advice, Breast Implant Illness

What Are the Potential Health Risks of Breast Implants?

You’re not imagining it—your breast implants may be making you sick You had breast augmentation years ago, but lately, something doesn’t feel right. You’ve been experiencing mysterious fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, and even chest discomfort. Your doctor says everything looks fine, but deep down, you know your body is telling you something. These might be more than just stress or aging — they could be linked to your breast implants. At Executive Plastic Surgery in Bloomfield Township, Dr. Shaher…
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Andy Silva
In Aftercare, Breast Implant Illness, Breast Implant Removal, Cosmetic Surgery

How Soon Does a Capsule Form Around the Breast Implant?

When you decide to undergo breast augmentation surgery, one of the most important considerations is the formation of a capsule around the implant. This natural process is the body’s way of protecting itself from foreign objects, such as breast implants. Over time, this capsule can become tight, hard, and painful, leading to capsular contracture. Many patients worry about how soon this capsule will form and its long-term impact, and for good reason. At Executive Plastic Surgery, Dr. Shaher Khan specializes…
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Andy Silva
In Advice, Breast Implant Illness

What Tests Can Be Done to Verify I Have a Ruptured Breast Implant?

You’ve started noticing subtle, uncomfortable changes in your body—aching pain in your breast, strange tightness, or a new lump that wasn’t there before. Maybe your breast feels different in shape or sensitivity, or you’re experiencing soreness and swelling you can’t explain. These could be the early signs and symptoms of a ruptured breast implant. Silent or symptomatic implant ruptures are more common than most people realize. At Executive Plastic Surgery, Dr. Shaher Khan—“the king of explants”—has seen countless patients who…
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Andy Silva
In Advice, Breast Implant Illness

How Do I File a Complaint to the FDA About Breast Implants Making Me Sick?

You wake up every morning feeling drained. Your joints ache, your chest feels heavy, and you’ve developed persistent brain fog that won’t go away—no matter how many tests you take, nothing seems conclusive. You’ve seen specialists, tried medications, and changed your diet, but nothing works. If you have breast implants and experience these symptoms, it’s possible that you may have Breast Implant Illness (BII). If you’re experiencing symptoms that you believe are related to your breast implants, it’s important to…
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Andy Silva
In Breast Implant Illness

What Are the Signs of Silicone Toxicity?

You have noticed recently that you are unusually fatigued. Your joints are always sore, and perhaps you feel a little brain fog. You dismiss it as exhaustion, but the symptoms persist. You may even notice swelling around your breast implants, and suddenly, you’re faced with a variety of health concerns. If you have breast implants, these symptoms could be signs of silicone toxicity, a serious condition that can occur when silicone from implants leaks into the body. If you identify…
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Andy Silva
In Breast Implant Illness, Breast Implant Removal

What Are Silicone Rupture Side Effects?

You may have chosen silicone breast implants to enhance your appearance. However, like any medical device, implants have risks, and one of the most concerning complications is a rupture. Silicone implant ruptures often go unnoticed at first, as the thick gel leaks slowly and is not absorbed by the body. This means that symptoms can develop gradually and without your awareness, making it important to recognize the warning signs. Dr. Shaher Khan, a double board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon at…
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