Breast implant illness (BII), also known as autoimmune/autoinflammatory syndrome induced by adjuvants (ASIA), along with other terms, is a purported condition that is said to affect certain women with breast implants.
Its acceptance as a legitimate disease is controversial,[2][3] but some evidence exists supporting the idea that silicone-based breast implants can trigger autoimmune responses in patients with underlying allergies or autoimmune diseases.
[1] Nonetheless, it remains poorly defined, and its existence has still not been conclusively proven.
[3][4] The idea of BII has existed since the 1960s,[2] but it has more recently been popularized on social media — particularly among non-experts — a process that may increase fear and anxiety regarding the condition and encourage self-diagnosis.
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