Breast Implant Illness

Dr. Stephen Metzinger Plastic Surgeon Metairie, LA

Dr. Stephen E. Metzinger is a triple board-certified cosmetic plastic surgeon practicing in the Metairie/New Orleans area. He obtained his undergraduate degree at Tulane University, and received a Master's of Science in Public Health from the Tulane University School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine. He then completed... more

Table 1. Common Symptoms of BII. These are listed in no particular order.

BII Common Symptoms

  • joint and muscle pain
  • swollen & tender lymph nodes in the breast area, axilla, supraclavicular, & cervical.
  • premature aging
  • memory and concentration problems
  • breathing problems
  • sleep disturbance
  • numbness/tingling around implant & underarm
  • rashes and skin problems
  • liver/kidney dysfunction
  • hypo/hyper adrenal symptoms
  • depression
  • cramping
  • hormonal imbalance
  • toxic shock symptoms
  • gastrointestinal problems
  • panic attacks
  • slow muscle recovery after activity
  • easy bruising
  • brain fog (cognitive dysfunction)
  • delayed wound healing
  • sore hip joints, aching backbone & sore feet
  • new and persistent viral & bacterial illnesses
  • symptoms or Diagnosis of BIA- ALCL
  • fungal infection
  • food intolerance