Breast Implant Illness

Breast augmentation has long been a popular cosmetic procedure, offering women the opportunity to enhance their appearance and boost their self-confidence. However, the focus on the aesthetic benefits often overshadows potential health risks associated with breast implants. In recent years, many women have reported a range of debilitating symptoms linked to their breast implants, a condition now known as Breast Implant Illness (BII). This article lists the BII warning signs that women should be aware of. What Is Breast Implant…

Breast implants have become increasingly common, driven by the desire for enhanced physical aesthetics. However, they carry significant potential complications, including capsular contracture, which can cause discomfort, distortion, and the need for further surgery. This article from Executive Plastic Surgery aims to shed light on what capsular contracture is, its causes, its impact, and the importance of considering these risks before opting for breast implants. About Capsular Contracture When a foreign object, such as a breast implant, is introduced into…

When it comes to cosmetic surgical procedures, it's critical to acknowledge the risks associated with each treatment. The topic of breast implants, notably saline implants, often raises concerns due to widely held misconceptions. Saline implants, in particular, have garnered attention, with some individuals advocating for their superiority over silicone implants. But are they truly safe? At Executive Plastic Surgery, our focus lies in understanding the complications linked to breast implants and advocating for patient health and wellbeing. In fact, Dr.…

In the world of cosmetic surgery, breast augmentation, commonly known as breast implants, is often viewed as a confidence-boosting procedure that enhances one's physical appearance. But is this transformation worth the potential risks and complications it presents? Executive Plastic Surgery, led by the distinguished Dr. Shaher Khan, a specialist in Breast Implant Illness (BII), takes an imperative stance against breast implants, focusing exclusively on their removal. This article sheds light on the potential risks associated with breast implants. FDA Black…

For many years, breast implants have been a well-liked cosmetic surgery procedure for women who want to improve the size or form of their busts. Unfortunately, the uncommon but significant breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma is only one of the health dangers linked to breast implants that have drawn attention in recent years. Squamous cell cancer or SCC has now been identified by the FDA as a possible concern related with breast implants. To learn more about this warning…

The FDA has just issued a warning on a rare but fatal malignancy related to breast implants. Some women with both silicone and saline breast implants have been diagnosed with malignancy, which is referred to as breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma or BIA-ALCL. The FDA advises women who have breast implants to become knowledgeable about the signs and symptoms of BIA-ALCL and to see their doctor if they have any concerns. That said, in this blog from Executive Plastic…

National Breast Implant Awareness Month, observed annually in March, is dedicated to raising awareness and education about breast implants. With the rise in popularity of breast augmentation procedures, it's essential to understand the implications and potential risks of this cosmetic surgery. Breast implants are medical devices that are placed under the breast tissue or chest muscle to add volume and enhance the appearance of the breasts. While breast implants have become more common and widely accepted, it's important to remember…