Considering Explantation due to Weakened Immune System?

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I received a Revisional BA in February 2014 in Los Angeles. The Right Implant bottomed out & the Left Implant capsulated. Since then, my energy levels have greatly reduced, breathing is more shallow from pressure on my diaphragm, I've indigestion every time I eat & I've developed an allergy to ammonia, which as of yesterday became Anaphylactic. My question is: Does it sound like my implants are causing my weakened immune system? What are the chances the symptoms will go away after Explantation?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I'm sorry to hear of the health struggles you are experiencing.  There is no way to say whether or not these symptoms are related to your implants based on the information given.  Having the implants removed should improve your symptoms if they are the cause.  I encourage you to discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon.  I've included a video on Breast Implant Illness that I hope you find helpful.

Dhaval M. Patel, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. The only way you can be diagnosed properly is if you get evaluated immediately in person. It id difficult to diagnose something like this over the internet. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Hoffman Estates Barrington Oakbrook Chicago

Gary L. Ross, MBChB, FRCS · Answer

There is no evidence to suggest that implants are linked although it is well known that 1-2% of BBA patients can develop autoimmune issues. There is no guarantee that removing the implants will lead to cessation of your symptoms.

Susan Kolb, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

I have helped thousands of women with immune problems who have defective breast implants.  Women with detoxification defects cannot handle the chemicals leaking from the implants and get yeast and sometimes mold overgrowth.   Allergies are very common to chemicals as silicone is a known adjuvant in some patients with certain HLA types (this is in the medical literature).  Treatment consists of total capsulectomy, removal of silicone laden axillary lymph nodes if present, detoxification, immune support, and treatment of co infections.  I am not able to mention the books and videos on this subject however, so you will need to educate your self about these problems as they are politically incorrect.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

There is no proof in the plastic surgery literature that implants will cause this condition.  The only way to know if you will feel better is to have them removed and live that way for a while.

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