Breast Implant Illness

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…

Breast implant illness (BII) is a term used to describe a range of symptoms women with breast implants have reported. While the exact causes of BII are still being studied and debated, the symptoms are real and can impact a woman's quality of life. In this article from Executive Plastic Surgery, we will explore 10 significant symptoms of breast implant illness: Chronic fatigue: Many women with BII report feeling tired and lacking energy, even after getting adequate sleep. Brain fog:…

The topic of Breast Implant Illness (BII) resurfaced with two Bravo TV reality stars this month. Last week, Mia Thornton, a star on “Real Housewives of Potomac” revealed on the reunion show that she had been suffering from health issues and a cancer scare. She said she worked with her doctors to rule out sarcoidosis, an autoimmune disease that can be triggered by foreign objects in the body. Sarcoidosis is one of the many symptoms of BII. She acknowledges that…

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To begin, “en bloc” is defined by the medical dictionary in a lump; as a whole. The en bloc removal, also known as a “capsulectomy” then, is a surgical procedure performed to remove the implant and capsule as a whole without breaking the capsule. This way, the surgeon avoids any silicone leaking into the body cavity. Why is the procedure done this way? As we’ve mentioned in an earlier post, there have been only a few studies done to explore…