AUTHORS: Caroline Glicksman, MD, MSJ, FACS, Patricia McGuire, MD, Marshall Kadin, MD, Kirsten Barnes, PhD, Roger Wixtrom, PhD, Marisa Lawrence, MD, Melinda Haws, MD, Sarah Ferenz, BA, C James Sung, MD, FCAP, Robert G Hamilton, PhD, Kate Faasse, PhD
SUMMARY: The study investigates the long-term effects of explantation on systemic symptoms in women, focusing on findings from the ASERF Systemic Symptoms in Women–Biospecimen Analysis. It evaluates the duration of symptom improvement post-explantation and explores potential underlying causes for these symptoms, such as silicone exposure and autoimmune responses. Results indicate that many women experience significant and sustained relief from symptoms after implant removal, suggesting a link between breast implants and systemic health issues. The study calls for further research to better understand these relationships and to inform patient care regarding explantation outcomes.
