02/24/2026
Every year, I see 2–3 patients who walk into my office with a long list of unexplained symptoms.
Fatigue. Joint pain. Brain fog. Hair loss. Anxiety. Hormonal disruption. Autoimmune patterns that don’t quite fit.
They’ve often seen multiple doctors. Labs are “normal.” Treatments haven’t helped.
But when we dig deeper, there’s a common thread that keeps surfacing:
Breast implants. Silicone or saline.
Breast Implant Illness (BII) is still controversial in some medical circles. Many physicians continue to deny its existence altogether. But the research is growing. The case reports are increasing. And most importantly — the patient stories are undeniable.
As physicians, our responsibility isn’t to defend outdated narratives. It’s to follow the data, listen to patients, and pursue better answers.
This past weekend, I attended advanced medical training focused on the most up-to-date research surrounding Breast Implant Illness — including:
• Current evidence and published studies
• Immune system implications
• Diagnostic considerations
• Treatment strategies and recovery pathways
If even one of my patients is suffering without answers, it’s worth pursuing deeper knowledge.
Medicine should evolve.
Patients deserve validation.
And when something is affecting quality of life, we owe it to them to pay attention.
If you or someone you love has been struggling with unexplained symptoms and has breast implants, know this:
You’re not crazy.
You’re not alone.
And there are doctors who are listening.
Thankful for Kharrazian Institute for having such powerful and informative courses to help me better help my patients!
