What is the risk of breast implant illness with Motiva Implants?

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I want to get Motiva implants they seem to be the safest. But I am scared to get BII or anything like that what is the raten and does anyone have experience with that (only Motiva)?

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

You are confused by social media. BII has not been established as a real entity. It is a constellation of symptoms that are normally experienced by anyone. Social media has made it look like an established disease affecting all breast implant patients. Further, social media has determined that there is only one cure: explant and total capsulectomy.  There are no data about the disease or what implants are more likely to cause it, but if you look at what the purveyors of this phenomenon are telling women, all implants from all manufacturers (including saline implants) will harm you. My suggestion is turn off your social media and get breast augmentation; you will be happy and not get 'sick',

Angelica Kavouni, MD, PhD, FRCS(Eng) · Answer

Hi there it is natural to be scared about possible risks however it is 1:30.000 for the rare capsular lymphoma. To put things into perspective the risk of breast cancer is 1:11 unfortunately very common.So yes implants do carry risks but it is a resaonable rate in my opinion.

Fernando Colon, MD · Answer

This is an ill-defined condition that can occur with
any type of breast implant. See link below.
Best wishes.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Breast implant illness is something we still do not understand. Many plastic surgeons don’t believe it exists at all. Given that I suppose any implant might cause it to occur. We just don’t know.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear koliok123,
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

David Finkle, MD · Answer

BII is basically an internet designated disease.  There are no documented medical papers/studies/articles that have proven BII even exists.  That does not mean some people can not tolerate breast implants or have some unusual reactions to the implants.  But, I have seen 6 pages of diseases and maladies that have been attributed to breast implants including aging, poor eyesight, belching, passing gas and other silly accusations.

It is important to know that the silicone polymer that is used in breast implants is also used in over 90 different medical products for decades.  It is used as a coating on hypodermic needles to allow the needles to "slide" better.  So, if you have ever had any shot/injection in your lifetime, then you have been exposed to silicone and it is in your body.  It is also used in some antacids and as a anti-foaming agent in beer.  Again, if you have ever drank a beer in your life or taken an antacid, than you have been exposed to silicone.  It is an inert chemical compound that does not elicit an immune response.

I have removed implants on patients that believe they have BII and some claim they do feel better with the implants removed.  I have also had some patients that believe that they have BII and removed the implants and their symptoms stay the same and I end up replacing the implants.

Even if BII is real, the incidence is extremely low and it would not make any difference which company provides the implants since they all use the same silicone polymer.  I choose my implant company based on product safety, reliability, customer service, warranty and price.

Please select a board certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in breast enhancement procedures to assure the best possible result.

Good Luck!

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