Rosacea/eczema and breast implant illness

December 31, 2024
Asked By:mdmd2170

I've been atopic (eczema, allergies, asthma) my whole life. All of these issues have gotten better with age (I'm now in my mid-20s), but have not subsided entirely. Recently, however, I also developed rosacea. I've been considering a breast aug for awhile now and am wondering if having eczema/rosacea puts me at a higher risk of getting BII due to being autoimmune related. I know that the risk of BII is small across the board, but in your experience, do pts with rosacea/eczema have a higher risk?

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February 7, 2025

Answer: Breasts

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 18, 2025

Answer: BII

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April 7, 2025

Answer: Rosacea/eczema and breast implant illness

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April 7, 2025

Answer: Rosacea/eczema and breast implant illness

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February 7, 2025

Answer: BII

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Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 7, 2025

Answer: BII

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January 10, 2025

Answer: Breast implant safety

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Answer: Breast implant safety

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