Consultant plastic surgeon Nora Nugent from the UK refutes misinformation about breast implant illness and discusses the difficulty in definitively attributing systemic symptoms to silicone breast implants. She describes the numerous symptoms reported by women, and the challenges in diagnosing the condition. She also highlights the lack of evidence linking silicone implants to autoimmune or connective tissue disorders. Nugent discusses studies that looked at women with implants and their findings. She emphasizes the importance of psychological support for patients dealing with breast implant illness and the need for thorough discussion of treatment options and risks. Nugent stresses the importance of listening to patients with understanding and compassion.
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Breast implant illness: we must counter misinformation around this mysterious condition
