Dr. Jon Kanevsky, Plastic Surgeon, Beverly Hills

For years, we looked at breast implants as purely structural devices. But the emerging data forces us to look at the microscopic level.

As a surgeon, I follow the evidence. And the evidence regarding Systemic Symptoms Associated with Breast Implants (SSBI) points to three specific mechanisms (swiping left ⬅️):

1️⃣ Biofilm Formation: Bacteria like Staph epidermidis can form a film on the implant surface, producing compounds that polarize T-cells and trigger chronic fatigue.

2️⃣ Chronic Inflammation: The body identifies the implant as a “foreign object,” leading to a sustained immune battle and a disturbed Th17/Treg balance.

3️⃣ Gel Bleed: Even cohesive gel implants can release silicone particles into the surrounding tissue, further activating macrophages.

I didn’t make the choice to stop using implants lightly. I made it because I believe the future of aesthetics is autologous, using your own living tissue to build, repair, and enhance.

Thank you to @corycaprista for hosting me on @supergoodpod for this great discussion

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