Breast Implant Illness in Florida

Symptoms and Side Effects

Breast augmentation with implants is a highly safe and successful procedure. However, there have been a number of women who have reported experiencing symptoms of what many call “breast implant illness,” or BII. The condition is believed to be a result of an inflammatory reaction triggered by a breast implant. Drs. David Rankin and Dev Vibhakar of Aqua Plastic Surgery are leaders in breast augmentation and explantation. In fact, Dr. Rankin has been featured in the media to speak about his expertise in breast implant illness. Symptoms vary from patient to patient, and in serious cases, can become debilitating to a woman’s health and quality of life. It is not uncommon for women with breast implant illness to be misdiagnosed, often with an autoimmune disease. For this reason, it is important to be aware of all possible symptoms and schedule an appointment with an experienced breast explant surgeon who has years of experience treating women with similar symptoms. Known symptoms of breast implant illness include the following:

• Muscle pain and weakness
• Chronic fatigue and lack of energy
• Cognitive dysfunction including memory loss and difficulty concentrating
• Chronic inflammation
• Chest pain
• Numbness
• Shortness of breath
• Chronic fatigue and lack of energy
• Vision problems including dry eye
• Low libido
• Vertigo
• Yeast infection
• Gastrointestinal problems
• Poor sleep and/or insomnia
• Ear ringing
• Pancreatitis
• Chronic back and neck pain
• Skin rashes
• Frequent urination
• Hair loss
• Slow healing
• Irritable bowel or bladder
• Fevers and/or night sweats
• Headaches and dizziness
• Symptoms of hypo- or hyper-thyroid
• Symptoms of hypo- or hyper-adrenal
• Liver or kidney dysfunction

Breast Explantation with Aqua Plastic Surgery

If you experience one or more of these symptoms, you don’t have to live in pain any longer. Drs. Rankin and Vibhakar are highly regarded breast enhancement surgeons known for their wide-ranging experience and superior technical skill. They have treated many breast explant patients with professionalism and care to help them get started on the road to a happier and healthier life.

Breast explantation involves removing the implant via the en bloc procedure and total capsulectomy to ensure that there is no contamination to the body. Our doctors will meet with you after your surgery for follow-up appointments and to ensure you are healing properly.

We understand that no two patients are alike and their symptoms may not be either. Upon evaluating your specific case, our doctors will create and execute a personalized treatment plan that achieves the best outcome for you. To ensure your comfort, our Patient Concierge, Jeff Rose and Beatrice Zuluaga will be with you through every step of your journey. From your initial consultation to your last follow-up appointment, they will be there to answer any questions you may have and offer support and guidance.

Contact Us Today

Please call any of our three centrally located locations:
Jupiter: 561.776.2830
Fort Lauderdale: 954.564.3832
Miami: 305.918.1750

Or contact one of our Explant Concierge, Beatrice Zuluaga’s personal phone at (561) 385-5135 or Jeff Rose’s personal phone at (561) 400-0600.