Breast Implant Illness
Your comprehensive resource for everything related to breast implant illness
We found 10 episodes of Breast Implant Illness with the tag “breast implants”.
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Episode 27: The Truth About Breast Implant Illness: Research, Treatment Options and More
July 20th, 2023 | 13 mins 32 secs
breast explant surgery, breast implants, breast surgery, explant surgery
Despite the cases involving breast implant illness, there is still a lack of research studies, clinical studies, and other resources regarding this matter. Recognizing the concerns raised, surgeons, medical practitioners, and other organizations have called for further investigation into breast implant safety and potential health risks associated with them, particularly regarding breast implant illness.
That is why it’s important for us to discuss breast implant illness considering the fact that it’s been hard to characterize such a condition. We have to continue raising awareness to provide timely intervention and appropriate medical management, if necessary.
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Episode 26: Autoimmune Disease, Inflammation and Breast Implants
July 13th, 2023 | 15 mins 35 secs
autoimmune disease, breast implant, breast implants, inflammation
Autoimmune diseases are conditions where the body's immune system attacks its own healthy tissues, leading to chronic inflammation and other symptoms. And although there are case studies and research studies that link breast implants and autoimmune diseases, it is important to note that other factors should also be considered.
As concerns continue to be raised, we deem it necessary to further shed light on such a controversial topic on how autoimmune diseases relate to breast implants.
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Episode 23: What is the Process for Having Breast Explant Surgery?
June 22nd, 2023 | 9 mins 3 secs
breast explant surgery, breast implant illness, breast implants, breast surgery
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Episode 21: How Long Does Breast Explant Surgery and Recovery Take?
June 8th, 2023 | 8 mins 32 secs
breast explant surgery, breast implants, breast surgery, explant surgery
There are many reasons why women undergo breast explant surgery. Although some women do breast explant because they don’t want them anymore, some opt for breast explant surgery due to health issues or complications such as capsular contracture (scar tissue tightening around the implant), rupture, infection, or chronic pain.
Knowing the expected recovery time gives people reasonable expectations regarding their healing process. It prepares them for the temporary limits and pain they may encounter during this period, which can help lessen worries. In today’s episode, we’ll be talking about how long breast explant surgery and recovery take.
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Episode 20: Busting Free with Dr. Amanda Savage Brown
June 1st, 2023 | 1 hr 4 mins
breast explant surgery, breast implants, breast surgery, explant surgery
Behind the fascination with augmented breasts is a complex truth that involves a number of experiences such as trauma and the necessity for explants or breast implant removal. While breast implants have provided benefits for many women, they have also been connected with major complications and traumatic experiences.
In today’s episode, we are joined by Candice Barley, a breast implant illness patient advocate, and by Dr. Amanda Savage Brown, the author of Busting Free: How to Liberate Yourself from the Quest for Better Breasts Before, During, and Long After Explant.
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Episode 19: A Breast Explant Journey: From Sickness to Restored Health with Candice Barley
May 30th, 2023 | 1 hr 36 mins
breast i'plant, breast implant illness, breast implants, neural inflammation, neurological symptoms
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Episode 18: What are the Reasons for Having Breast Explant Surgery?
May 25th, 2023 | 7 mins 21 secs
breast explant surgery, breast implant illness, breast implants, breast surgery
Breast augmentation or breast implant surgery has become a more popular surgical procedure throughout the years for various reasons. While it has many benefits, it also comes with potential risks such as capsular contracture, infection, breast implant illness, and more.
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Episode 17: What is Breast Explant Surgery?
May 18th, 2023 | 9 mins 16 secs
breast explant surgery, breast implants, breast surgery, explant surgery
Breast explant surgery or breast implant removal is a surgical procedure commonly done for various reasons such as implant issues, breast reconstruction, implant rupture, dissatisfaction with the appearance of the implants, or other cosmetic purposes.
In breast explant surgery, the implants alone may be removed or the surrounding scar tissue may also be included. In some circumstances, a breast lift may be done with the explant procedure to enhance the look of the breasts.
In today’s episode, we’re going to discuss what breast explant surgery is and why people want to undergo such surgery.
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Episode 16: What are the Risks of Breast Implant Surgery?
May 11th, 2023 | 12 mins 36 secs
breast augmentation, breast implant illness, breast implants, mastopexy, risks of breast implants
Although undergoing breast implant surgery has benefits, it also involves short-term and long-term risks like any other surgical procedure. There could be bleeding, infection, and scarring as short-term risks while for long-term risks, there are cases involving capsular contracture.
Reasons as to why women get breast implants vary but more than that and the benefits of having implants, they should also be informed by their provider about the risks of breast implant surgery. That’s why I’m here to discuss breast implant surgery and the risks that come with it.
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Episode 15: Can Breast Implants Cause Neurological Symptoms?
May 4th, 2023 | 8 mins 28 secs
breast implant, breast implant illness, breast implants, neural inflammation, neurological symptoms
While breast implants or breast augmentation are generally considered safe and effective, there has been growing concern about their potential link to neurological symptoms. There have been several patients over the past years complaining about symptoms of neural inflammation such as brain fog, headache, sound sensitivity and light sensitivity.
And that’s why we’re here to shed light on this topic. In this episode, we’ll answer the concern of many as regards breast implants and whether or not they can cause neurological symptoms.