Could it BII? A Breast Implant Illness Podcast

12/03/2024

09/02/2024

Episode 41 is now live 💗

This week I'm bringing you a solo episode with a twist. I put the call out for women to contribute to this episode with what they wish they knew before getting breast implants and I am so grateful for the help with this 🥰

The episode also includes information on BII, breast implant-associated cancers and complications of breast implant surgery.

You can find this episode in all of the usual places, links are in my bio 💕

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas from my co-producers and me 🎅

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Christmas with loved ones 💕

21/12/2023

I have made some free resources to assist with preparing for explant surgery 💕

After going through my own around 18 months ago, I wanted to do what I could to help other women going through the same. So I have put together some information on what to ask your doctors, as well as what to buy and do to make your surgery a smooth experience.

This is completely free and you can access them via the link in my Instagram bio 🙂

Thanks so much to the ladies who have read over these documents before they were released and provided valuable feedback 💗

26/10/2023

I'm joined by Julie, a beautiful soul from Quebec, Canada.

Julie was only 17 when her doctor recommended a breast implant to "correct" an asymmetry. Julie had a polyurethane breast implant and suffered from a long list of breast implant illness symptoms for 30 years!

No-one should have to endure that. Especially at 17 years old 😔

Julie has been kind enough to share photos of her capsule, the link is included in the episode's show notes.

The link to episodes is in my bio 💗

13/08/2023

For the first time, Australian women are invited to share their experiences in the health system to better inform policy development and improve health outcomes for women and girls.

11/08/2023

What are the dangers of breast implants?
Breast implant surgery comes with many of the same risks as other surgeries, such as anesthesia risks, pain, bleeding, and infection. But breast implants bring their own risks.

The FDA has strict warnings and labeling requirements on breast implants to help warn women about their dangers.

These risks include:

•Breast implant illness (BII), which can trigger muscle or joint pain, fatigue, and issues with memory or concentration

•Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), a rare non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma of the immune system

•Breast implant-associated squamous cell carcinoma (BIA-SCC) is a very rare but potentially aggressive, epithelial-based tumor that appears to emanate from the breast implant capsule. Pathology shows sheets of squamous cells lining the capsule in nests and bundles.

•Connective tissue and autoimmune complications, like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, fibromyalgia, and pulmonary fibrosis

•Capsular contracture, or scar tissue around the implant
•Implant rupture and deflation, or leaking and draining

•Issues related to implant migration or leaking silicone in the lymph nodes or other organs

•Chronic breast pain

•Changes in ni**le and breast sensation

Implants can also make it harder to detect breast cancer. In fact, a recent study found that in women with breast implants, about 55% of breast tumors are hidden and not found until later stages.

If you're considering breast implant surgery, it's crucial to thoroughly discuss these risks with a qualified healthcare provider and make an informed decision.

31/07/2023

I sneakily uploaded a bonus episode last week 💕

I was super stoked to join Deb and Abbie from to share my BII story, and we were also joined by the lovely Emily sharing her experience.

Link is in my bio 💗

11/07/2023

Can you believe it's been just over a year since my explant surgery? It feels like it has gone fast and slow at the same time. There has been so much progress in my healing, especially in the last few months... But specifically, look at that hair growth! I honestly don't think my hair has grown like this in YEARS.

I have had regular trims every 2 months or so, so there has been more growth than this. It's still looking fuller and healthier, even though I had that little wobble in the middle where my hair started falling out again when we went overseas. I'm really happy with how my hair is progressing, part of me wants to see how long I can grow it before I get annoyed with it haha

22/06/2023

This still blows me away… Last week the podcast reached 5000 listens 😱

5000 listens in 36 countries. That’s 5000 times that someone has taken time out of their day to listen to our stories.

Thank you SO much 💕