I am really wanting a breast augmentation after two pregnancies and breast feeding. I have been so excited to get my confidence back. However I went to get multiple options and the surgeon we loved and want to go with offered a genetic test that he uses for possible breast plant illness. I have no family history so I thought why not just do it to be safe? Well turns out I have one copy of the MTHFR gene and he’s advised I may not be the best candidate. Not sure what to do to move forward, I’m so sad. He offered fat transfer but he himself didn’t have much good to say about that option at our first consultation. I assume most people don’t even take this test and just proceed. Should I decide based on this genetic testing or proceed with my own desire?
July 18, 2025
Answer: About your beloved surgeon... This surgeon sounds misguided and not necessarily a gas-lighting misogynist out for financial gain through exploitation of women's fear. BII, or more aptly SSBI (systemic symptoms from breast implants), has been whittled down to no identifiable pathophysiologic process. Virtually no stone has been left unturned, and that includes this non-sense MTHFR gene. The whole concept that there is something in the silicone elastomer, the material of the outer shell of both silicone and saline filled implants, that gets shed from the device and enters the body has been completely disproven by very thoughtful clinical studies showing that people 'get better' whether all the capsule is removed or NONE of the capsule gets removed. Further, the same material is in dozens of permanent implantable medical devices in millions of people around the world, none of whom have a mysterious symptoms. The real problem all along is not what breast implants are made of, but instead it is what they do: they make women's breast bigger. Proof in point is the testicular implant. These devices were the very first cosmetic prosthetic devices ever implanted, starting in the 1940's. They are made of.... silicone elastomer. Millions of men all around the world have been implanted over the last 80 years and no one has testicular implant illness. if you need more info, please read these two relative short books on Amazon: Silicone On Trial by Jack Fisher, and Science On Trial by Marcia Angell. Yes, very similar titles. Very illuminating. Madam, this whole thing has been a sham. Get your breast implants and live life!
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July 18, 2025
Answer: About your beloved surgeon... This surgeon sounds misguided and not necessarily a gas-lighting misogynist out for financial gain through exploitation of women's fear. BII, or more aptly SSBI (systemic symptoms from breast implants), has been whittled down to no identifiable pathophysiologic process. Virtually no stone has been left unturned, and that includes this non-sense MTHFR gene. The whole concept that there is something in the silicone elastomer, the material of the outer shell of both silicone and saline filled implants, that gets shed from the device and enters the body has been completely disproven by very thoughtful clinical studies showing that people 'get better' whether all the capsule is removed or NONE of the capsule gets removed. Further, the same material is in dozens of permanent implantable medical devices in millions of people around the world, none of whom have a mysterious symptoms. The real problem all along is not what breast implants are made of, but instead it is what they do: they make women's breast bigger. Proof in point is the testicular implant. These devices were the very first cosmetic prosthetic devices ever implanted, starting in the 1940's. They are made of.... silicone elastomer. Millions of men all around the world have been implanted over the last 80 years and no one has testicular implant illness. if you need more info, please read these two relative short books on Amazon: Silicone On Trial by Jack Fisher, and Science On Trial by Marcia Angell. Yes, very similar titles. Very illuminating. Madam, this whole thing has been a sham. Get your breast implants and live life!
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July 18, 2025
Answer: Positive MTHFR test and surgery It does not seem that there is any direct connection between positive test and increased risks of surgery. However, genetic counseling may help you to make right decision. Good luck.
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July 18, 2025
Answer: Positive MTHFR test and surgery It does not seem that there is any direct connection between positive test and increased risks of surgery. However, genetic counseling may help you to make right decision. Good luck.
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