BII

Breast implant illness (BII) is an unofficial medical diagnosis that refers to a wide variety of systemic symptoms believed to be related to and caused by saline-filled or silicone breast implants. BII treatment involves implant removal surgery, with some surgeons and patient advocates suggesting implant capsules should also be removed. Studies by McGuire, et al., published in September 2023, suggest the condition should be more properly referred to as SSBI, an acronym for Systemic Symptoms Associated With Breast Implants, that has yet to be accepted widely by women in affected communities.

An Emmy award-winning CBS News anchor says she suffered from breast implant illness, and has had her implants removed. Five weeks post-surgery, she’s “feeling really good. Honestly.” CBS News anchor Jasmine Brooks…