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- What is Breast Implant Illness? – “Breast Implant Illness” is the term frequently used by women whose breast implants have caused a pattern of debilitating symptoms, such as joint pain, “brain fog,” fatigue, and other flu-like symptoms that don’t go away.
- Breast Implants Have Harmed Me. How Can I Report this to the FDA? – If you have experienced complications from your breast implants, you could help other women by reporting it to the FDA using this link.
- Should I Get Silicone or Saline Implants? – There are many reasons why women prefer one type of breast implant over another. All breast implants have risks, but some breast implants are safer than others and it is important to be aware of all the potential risks. Cost is another important consideration, some implants are more expensive than others. It is also important to remember that all implants will eventually break, and require costly surgeries to remove or replace ruptured implants.
- Are “Gummy Bear” Breast Implants the Safer Implants? – Research now shows that “gummy bear” implants are probably not safer than other breast implants.
- Why Are Celebrities Removing Their Breast Implants? – Every now and then, a new celebrity is in the news after announcing her decision to remove her breast implants. They speak out about the importance of loving yourself the way you are, they post some Instagram pictures of “the new me,” and the public eagerly reads the related articles in tabloid magazines.
- What if I Need to Get My Implants Removed? – If you are having problems with your breast implants, it is especially important to find a Board certified, skilled plastic surgeon to remove your implants
- I Have Been Diagnosed with Breast Cancer. What Are My Options so That I Can Still Have Breasts? – If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, you have many options for reconstruction including breast implants and various types of tissue transfer, also called Flap procedures.
- I’m a Teenager Considering Breast Implants. What Should I Know to Help Me Decide? – If you are a teen considering breast implants, here are a few things to consider as you are making your decision.
- After Years of Being Unhappy with My Breasts, I Am Thinking of Getting Breast Implants. What Are the Risks? – Breast implants are not lifetime devices, and there are many risks you should be aware of if you are considering breast implants.
- How Do I Find Out If My Silicone Gel Breast Implants Are Leaking, and What Should I Do If They Are? – It’s not always obvious when an implant has ruptured, but if you have ruptured silicone gel implants, they should be removed as soon as possible.
- My Saline Breast Implant Deflated. What Should I Do? – When saline breast implants rupture, your breast will change in size and shape. You should remove deflated implants to prevent infection, leakage, and pain
- Is it Safe to Breastfeed with Breast Implants? – Breast implants make it more likely that a woman will not have enough milk to breastfeed. Unfortunately, little is known about the safety of breast milk among women with breast implants.