Medical Disclaimer

This is information, not advice

Nothing on this site is a diagnosis, a treatment recommendation, or a substitute for care from a qualified professional who has examined you. General information cannot account for your history, your imaging, your implants, or what a surgeon finds when operating. Decisions about surgery belong to you and your physician.

Seek care promptly

Do not delay seeking medical advice, or disregard advice you have already been given, because of something you read here. If you have symptoms that concern you, contact your physician.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency — including severe pain, difficulty breathing, fever, or sudden swelling — call your local emergency number or go to an emergency department now.

Breast implant illness is contested

Breast implant illness is not currently a formally defined diagnosis, and the relationship between implants and systemic symptoms remains under active study and genuine professional disagreement. We label the strength of the evidence behind every clinical claim, and our editorial policy explains how. We do not claim that removal will resolve any particular symptom, and we cannot predict your outcome.

Surgery carries risk

Explant surgery, capsulectomy, reduction and mastopexy are surgical procedures with real risks, including bleeding, haematoma, seroma, infection, poor scarring, changes in sensation, asymmetry, an aesthetic result you do not want, and risks associated with anaesthesia. Descriptions of procedures on this site are simplified for a general reader and are not a complete account of any operation’s risks or benefits.

The directory is not a recommendation

Any surgeon, clinic or practitioner listed on this site is listed for your convenience. Listing is not an endorsement, a warranty of competence, or a guarantee of any outcome. We do not verify individual clinical skill, and inclusion may involve a paid listing, which we disclose where it applies. Verify credentials, licensure and standing independently through the relevant medical board before booking.

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Photographs on this site are licensed or AI-generated illustrative images unless a caption explicitly says otherwise. They do not depict real patients and do not represent surgical results.

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