What is the correlation between Breast Implant Illness and toxic metals?

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Prior to making a decision of whether or not to get implants, I've been reading about BII from credible medical studies/sources. When asking questions on this forum, a couple of plastic surgeons have made reference to metals. One specifically said recent studies show that metals from tattoos and hair dye were in the capsule of patient with BII. I'm lost. Can we get more details on this correlation between toxic metals and BII findings?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Anon453054,
there have been numerous studies on the safety and efficacy of silicone breast implants. The FDA has approved them to be safe and breast augmentation is the most common cosmetic surgical procedure performed in the United States every year. Implants are much different than they used to be with rigorous testing and cohesive gel. I can't tell you how happy my breast augmentation patients have been with their implants.
I would recommend a consult with a plastic surgeon to go over all of your concerns. Saline implants are also a perfectly good option if you are still concerned and are less expensive.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Recent studies have shown that capsules in women with BII have toxic metals, even in women with saline implants. Many of these metals are associated with tattoos and hair dyes, which are loaded with heavy metals.

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