Systemic Symptoms Associated With Breast Implants (SSBI): Current Evidence Shows Benefit of Implant Removal With or Without Capsulectomy

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Neuroimaging in Breast Implant Illness: An fMRI Pilot Study

Renee M. L. Misere et al.

Summary: This pilot study aimed to investigate brain alterations in patients with breast implant illness (BII) using fMRI. The study found that BII patients scored significantly worse on psychosocial symptoms compared to asymptomatic women, but there were no significant differences in functional connectivity and structural integrity between the two groups.

AESTHETIC SURGERY JOURNAL (2023)

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The Influence of Personality on Health Complaints and Quality of Life in Women With Breast Implants

Julienne A. Berben et al.

Summary: This study aims to evaluate the correlation between self-reported health complaints, health- and breast-related quality of life, and personality in women with cosmetic breast implants. The results show that women with higher levels of neuroticism have poorer subjective health and quality of life, suggesting that personality may be associated with the development of breast implant illness.

AESTHETIC SURGERY JOURNAL (2023)

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Microbes, Histology, Blood Analysis, Enterotoxins, and Cytokines: Findings From the ASERF Systemic Symptoms in Women-Biospecimen Analysis Study: Part 3

Patricia McGuire et al.

Summary: This study investigates the biomedical markers in patients with Breast Implant Illness (BII) and finds limited identifiable markers to explain their systemic symptoms.

AESTHETIC SURGERY JOURNAL (2023)

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Longevity of Post-Explantation Systemic Symptom Improvement and Potential Etiologies: Findings From the ASERF Systemic Symptoms in Women-Biospecimen Analysis Study: Part 4

Caroline Glicksman et al.

Summary: This study aimed to determine if patients with Breast Implant Illness (BII) experienced symptom improvement after explantation, whether the improvement was related to the type of capsulectomy, and which symptoms improved. The results showed that 88% of patients had at least partial symptom improvement after 1 year, including improvement in anxiety, sleep disturbances, and fatigue.

AESTHETIC SURGERY JOURNAL (2023)

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Breast Implant Illness: A Cohort Study

Thomas J. Serena et al.

Summary: This study retrospectively evaluated the benefit of breast implant explantation on patients' symptoms, showing significant improvement and elimination of symptoms following surgery.

CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE (2023)

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Impact of Capsulectomy Type on Post-Explantation Systemic Symptom Improvement: Findings From the ASERF Systemic Symptoms in Women-Biospecimen Analysis Study: Part 1

Caroline Glicksman et al.

Summary: This study aims to determine the indications for en bloc capsulectomy in patients with self-reported BII and the impact of different capsulectomy types on long-term symptom improvement. The results show that self-reported BII patients experience significant symptom improvement after explantation, and this improvement persists for at least 6 months.

AESTHETIC SURGERY JOURNAL (2022)

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Heavy Metals in Breast Implant Capsules and Breast Tissue: Findings from the Systemic Symptoms in Women-Biospecimen Analysis Study: Part 2

Roger Wixtrom et al.

Summary: This study analyzes the presence of heavy metals in the capsules around saline and silicone breast implants and examines whether there are differences in metal types or levels between symptomatic and asymptomatic women. The study found statistically significant differences in levels of arsenic and zinc between the two groups. Several factors, including smoking, gluten-free diets, dietary supplements, and tattoos were identified as significant sources of arsenic and zinc in symptomatic women.

AESTHETIC SURGERY JOURNAL (2022)

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The effect of explantation on systemic disease symptoms and quality of life in patients with breast implant illness: a prospective cohort study

G. R. Bird et al.

Summary: This is the largest prospective cohort study on silicone breast implant explantation to date, showing significant improvement in systemic symptoms, breast satisfaction, and overall quality of life after explantation.

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (2022)

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Breast Implant Illness: A Case Series

Peter M. Habib et al.

Summary: Since the introduction of breast implants, their safety has been a subject of controversy and FDA regulations. There is evidence suggesting a connection between breast implants and lymphoma, autoimmune disorders, and systemic illness. Many women seek bilateral breast implant removal to alleviate symptoms known as breast implant illness, although it is not yet widely recognized in clinical practice.

CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE (2022)

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Understanding Breast Implant Illness

Jill M. Newby et al.

Summary: This study investigated the experiences of women with Breast Implant Illness (BII) and compared them with a control group of women without BII. The findings showed that women with BII, whether or not they had undergone explant surgery, reported more severe somatic symptoms, higher levels of depression, anxiety, and health anxiety, and poorer physical health than women without BII. Additional research is needed to explore the causes, risk factors, long-term effects, and potential interventions for women experiencing BII.

AESTHETIC SURGERY JOURNAL (2021)

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Outcomes of Implant Removal and Capsulectomy for Breast Implant Illness in 248 Patients

Jacob Y. Katsnelson et al.

Summary: The study found that capsular inflammation in patients with Breast Implant Illness is significantly associated with silicone and textured implants. Implant removal with capsulectomy can be safely performed with low complication rates and high patient satisfaction.

PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN (2021)

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