This patient had 15 year old silicone breast implants that were placed under the muscle. She presented with pain (particularly on the right side) and many other symptoms consistent with BII.
Upon removal, her right implant was extremely contracted and had actually RUPTURED THROUGH THE SKIN! VIEW NOW
Getting my implants out was the best decision I ever made for me!
My younger self would be so proud! I had the best treatment from world-renowned Dr @davidrankinmd and his team. VIEW NOW
Should you lose weight before surgery?
Dr. Setty discusses a question that is often asked during consultation. Is weight loss necessary before surgery? VIEW NOW
How and when to check your breast implants
Dr. Setty discusses the importance of screening your silicone breast implants to monitor for a "silent leak". He discusses the use of ultrasound to help monitor your breast implants. VIEW NOW
Safety in the OR
Dr. Setty discusses the important criteria to look for when evaluating safety in the operating room. VIEW NOW
This sweet patient recently had breast explant surgery in my office. She had 40+ year old saline breast implants. She stated that she regretted getting implants almost immediately after her surgery.
She waited to undergo breast explant surgery because she was hesitant to deal with this remorseful surgery until now. She presented with extreme breast pain and grade IV capsular contracture. VIEW NOW
Are the breasts deformed when the implants are removed?
The breast deformity produced by implant removal is treated through the breast tissue rearrangement, emphasizing the cleavage area and the areolar proportion. This is BRALAN technique (Breast Reconstruction Anatomical Lift Augmentation). VIEW NOW
Capsular Contracture In Patients With Breast Implants
Breast capsules, over the years, behave differently, according to several factors. Capsular contracture is more common than one might expect. Although there are different degrees, all patients may present it due to different causes. VIEW NOW
The best decision I have made. All the symptoms I have carried all these years without knowing the cause, until I discovered
Right after surgery I felt a huge relief and joy. I feel so much better than before. Thank you so much to Doctor davidrankinmd and his team for making this process possible and being an excellent Doctor. Highly recommend VIEW NOW
We are coming up on almost 3 years of getting my breast implants out & I have ZERO regrets
Got my life back! Thank you @davidrankinmd & his incredible staff!! Not everyone feels symptoms of bii, but I did! If you’re looking to get yours out & want them to look great afterwards I would definitely contact Rankins office VIEW NOW
#repost • Sheri Horvath Today has been 1?? year since my explant surgery! And I’m free from 50 of my 54 DAILY symptoms!
One year ago, I shared my story. Today, I’m resharing it because someone out there needs to hear this. Please listen. Please share. I KNOW someone in your life needs to hear this. BII is real. The HEAL is real. And today, I stand as proof. VIEW NOW
#repost • Breast explant update:
I’ve never felt more like myself after 17 years! It’s been 8 months already! Thank you again davidrankinmd for your expertise and giving me my life back! I am teaching my daughter she is fearfully and wonderfully made just the way she is! VIEW NOW
BII In The News aired iheartradio
#repost • BREAST IMPLANT ILLNESS Hidden Dangers ????Expert on Mic davidrankinmd The dangers of Implanting, Black Box FDA warnings, immune disorders, and cancers aired iheartradio VIEW NOW
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Breast Implant Removal With A Lift And Bilateral Capsular Contracture
Treating bilateral capsular contracture: Restoring comfort and shape with the right approach to ensure your results feel as natural as they look. VIEW NOW
This patient recently had breast explant surgery in my office. She had very calcified and contracted silicone implants. She presented with complaints of “feeling sick”.
Upon removal, both implants were found to be ruptured (UKNOWN to the patient) and calcification/calcium deposits were present within the capsules. My team and I are wishing her the very best. We hope for a speedy and smooth recovery. VIEW NOW