In this episode of The Scalpel’s Edge, Dr. Tim Sayed reviews a newly published study from Colombia examining outcomes in women with breast implant illness following explant surgery. With over 125 patients and 18 months of follow-up, this research reveals significant improvements in symptoms such as joint pain, fatigue, and hair loss — and offers valuable insight into the science, skepticism, and evolving understanding of BII. Dr. Sayed breaks down the data, discusses parallels with U.S. studi...
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In this episode of The Scalpel’s Edge, Dr. Tim Sayed reviews a newly published study from Colombia examining outcomes in women with breast implant illness following explant surgery. With over 125 patients and 18 months of follow-up, this research reveals significant improvements in symptoms such as joint pain, fatigue, and hair loss — and offers valuable insight into the science, skepticism, and evolving understanding of BII. Dr. Sayed breaks down the data, discusses parallels with U.S. studi...
Ep. 20 - The Rise of Explant Surgery and the Power of Body Autonomy
The Scalpel's Edge
34 minutes
1 month ago
Ep. 20 - The Rise of Explant Surgery and the Power of Body Autonomy
In this episode of The Scalpel’s Edge, Dr. Tim Sayed breaks down a recent CNN feature on the growing movement around explant surgery and breast implant illness. From celebrity testimonials like Alyssa Milano’s to the troubling stories of patients who felt pressured by surgeons, Dr. Sayed dives deep into what’s driving the rise in breast implant removals. He explores the science, the stigma, and the shifting mindset around body image, empowerment, and patient choice. Together, we examine how t...
The Scalpel's Edge
In this episode of The Scalpel’s Edge, Dr. Tim Sayed reviews a newly published study from Colombia examining outcomes in women with breast implant illness following explant surgery. With over 125 patients and 18 months of follow-up, this research reveals significant improvements in symptoms such as joint pain, fatigue, and hair loss — and offers valuable insight into the science, skepticism, and evolving understanding of BII. Dr. Sayed breaks down the data, discusses parallels with U.S. studi...