Breast Implant Illness

Commonly Reported Symptoms of BII Include:

• Chronic fatigue
• Joint and muscle pain
• Hair loss
• Brain fog and memory issues
• Sleep disturbances
• Skin rashes
• Dry eyes and mouth
• Anxiety or depression
• Hormonal disturbances or thyroid issues

These symptoms often develop months or years after implant surgery and can mimic autoimmune or inflammatory conditions.

🔗 PubMed Study on Breast Implants and Systemic Symptoms

Currently, no specific lab test confirms BII. Diagnosis is typically made through:

• Symptom evaluation
• Medical history
• Exclusion of other autoimmune or infectious diseases
• Improvement after explantation (implant removal)

🔗 Mayo Clinic Overview of BII

Breast Implant Illness is controversial in the global medical community. Here’s why:

🔬 Scientific Evidence Still Evolving

Large-scale studies have yet to establish a direct cause-and-effect relationship between implants and systemic illness. But anecdotal reports and smaller clinical data are growing.

🔗 Aesthetic Surgery Journal: Breast Implants & Autoimmune Risk

🗣 Patients vs. Clinical Trials

Many women report dramatic symptom relief after explant surgery, but placebo effects and subjective improvements make standardized study difficult.

🏥 Regulatory Reactions

Health agencies like the FDA and ISAPS acknowledge patient reports and now require informed consent and clear labeling of risks.

🔗 ISAPS on Breast Implant Transparency

As a leading cosmetic surgeon in Mumbai, I’ve seen firsthand how breast implant illness can deeply affect a woman’s quality of life—physically, emotionally, and socially.

At Allure Medspa, we approach BII with compassion and clinical integrity:

✅ What We Offer:

• Comprehensive consultation to understand symptoms
• Evaluation of implant type, placement, and age
• Supportive investigations to rule out other issues
• Honest discussion about risks, benefits, and expectations

My Philosophy:

“Whether the root is physical, autoimmune, or psychosomatic, the suffering is real. My job is not to debate your pain—it’s to help relieve it.”
— Dr. Milan Doshi

If you’ve been struggling with persistent, unexplained symptoms, and other causes have been ruled out, explant surgery may be an option worth considering.

When to Consider Explantation:

• Symptoms severely impact daily life
• Implants are over 10–15 years old
• Evidence of capsular contracture or rupture
• Confirmed autoimmune conditions worsening post-surgery

• We perform en bloc capsulectomy where needed
• Use scar-minimizing techniques
• Offer 3D simulation to visualize results post-removal

🔗 Breast Implant Removal – Cleveland Clinic

Q1. Can breast implant illness go away on its own?

Ans. Symptoms typically do not resolve without explantation, though some may see temporary relief with lifestyle changes.

Q2. How long does recovery take after explant surgery?

Ans. Most women feel significantly better within 4–8 weeks, although full recovery can take a few months depending on health.

Q3. Are saline implants safer than silicone?

Ans. Both have risks. While saline leaks are absorbed by the body, shell materials still pose a risk of immune response.

Q4. Can I get implants again after removal?

Ans. Technically yes—but it is not advisable if you’ve experienced BII. We offer alternative aesthetic solutions like fat transfer breast augmentation.