I understand the validity of BII is contested but curious how often (as a percentage of patients) you see patients complain of BII symptoms so I can better understand the risk. Thank you
January 9, 2025
Answer: Breast Implant Illness Dear ajeo24, breast Implant Illness is not very common. 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, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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January 9, 2025
Answer: Breast Implant Illness Dear ajeo24, breast Implant Illness is not very common. 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, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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January 7, 2025
Answer: BII There are a variety of reasons that patients elect to have their implants removed and BII is rarely one of them. BII is difficult because it is what is referred to as a diagnosis by exclusion. This means there is no specific test for it. Rather you one by one rule out other potential reasons for the symptoms until the conclusion is reached that it could be BII. I've included a video that talks about this condition that I hope you find helpful.
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January 7, 2025
Answer: BII There are a variety of reasons that patients elect to have their implants removed and BII is rarely one of them. BII is difficult because it is what is referred to as a diagnosis by exclusion. This means there is no specific test for it. Rather you one by one rule out other potential reasons for the symptoms until the conclusion is reached that it could be BII. I've included a video that talks about this condition that I hope you find helpful.
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