Can Breast Implant Illness Contribute to Long-Term Health Issues?

Dr. Robert Whitfield reviews the growing body of evidence connecting breast implants to systemic health issues. He discusses the most common symptoms reported by patients and the biological mechanisms that may explain them.

• • Over 100 symptoms have been associated with breast implant illness • Both saline and silicone implants can cause health problems • Biofilm formation on implants may trigger chronic immune responses • Symptom resolution after explant supports a causal relationship