Breast Implant Illness: A Cohort Study.

Background Breast implant illness (BII) is a clinical disease defined by a constellation of symptoms that patients experience as a result of their breast implants. This retrospective, cohort study evaluated the benefit of breast implant explantation with total capsulectomy on patients' symptoms. Methodology This is a single-center, single-arm, cohort study utilizing retrospectively collected data.

Breast Implant Illness: A Case Series.

Since the advent of breast implants, there has been unprecedented controversy and FDA bands regarding their safety. There has been a demonstrated link with certain types of lymphoma, autoimmune disorders, and systemic illness associated with breast implants. A significant population of women currently pursue bilateral breast implant removal in hopes to alleviate a constellation of symptoms anecdotally known as "breast implant illness".