Breast Implant Illness

Over the years, Dr. Lalezar has seen numerous cases of breast implant illness, especially in patients with silicone implants.  A foreign object in the body can trigger immune dysregulation and cause an array of autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, sarcoidosis, Hashimoto’s disease, and Sjogren syndrome.  

Patients have come to the office complaining of fatigue, headaches, muscle and joint pain, rash, hair loss, dry eyes, poor memory, insomnia, depression, and anxiety.  

A study at the University of Alberta indicated that one in four patients with silicone breast implants developed an autoimmune disease.  Dr. Lalezar highly recommends removing the breast implants even though she recognizes how difficult this decision is.  Dr. Lalezar will support you emotionally and guide you in finding the best plastic surgeon to remove your implants.

An array of tests and treatments will be prescribed to help regulate the immune system.  This could include a leaky gut test, cytokine panel, and stool analysis.  High-dose IV vitamin C is utilized to regulate the immune system.  SPM active is prescribed, which helps the body shut down the immune response and inhibit inflammation.  Specialized Pro-Resolving Mediators (SPM) clean up the damaging byproducts of the inflammatory process, remodel the tissues and resolve chronic inflammation.  

Learn more about Breast Implant Illness Treatments:

Dr. Shiva Lalezar will treat the underlying causes of your breast implant.  She employs an integrative approach, combining the best conventional therapies with the latest techniques and treatments in Functional Medicine for optimal results.

Call the Health & Vitality Center at 310-477-1166 or click here to schedule an appointment. We are one of the leading Functional Medicine centers in Los Angeles.