Guidance on Breast Implant Illness from MHRA
Following the joint statement from ABS, BAAPs and BAPRAS in regards to Breast Implant Safety and the continuing scientific evaluation into this by many medical bodies, MHRA have released a statement in which they have given guidance about the symptoms of BII (Breast Implant Illness) to patients both thinking about having implants and those already with implants. MHRA state; “Currently we do not know if there is a link between breast implants and the reported health problems, as there is no single disease which could explain the symptoms some people are reporting to us or to their clinicians.”. However, they have compiled some guidance for patients about reporting symptoms of BII. Please do read this below.Reported Symptoms
“We have received reports from people with a variety of health problems which they say are related to their breast implants. The reports are not limited to a particular manufacturer or type of implant and include silicone and saline (salt water) filled implants, smooth or textured (rough) surface implants.”- “Brain fog”
- Fatigue
- Anxiety
- Joint pain
What MHRA are doing
For everyone involved patient safety is the number one priority and so MHRA will continue to “investigate where there are safety concerns raised about medical devices, including breast implants.” and that they will “monitor reports and research from around the world” such as the adverse incident reporting system and published research. “If any new evidence indicates a link between implants and the variety of symptoms reported, we will update this page and will update our advice as necessary.” “Every report contributes to our knowledge about breast implants and their usage and helps us to develop suitable safety guidance and take appropriate action where necessary” To read the full detailed guidance from MHRA please follow this link. Elite Surgical aim to keep our patients informed with any further information as soon as we hear it! Keep checking back for further updates.Tags: BII, Breast, Breast Augmentation, Breast Implant Illness, Breast Implant Safety, Breast Implants, Elite Surgical, News