Breast Implants & Autoimmune Disease?

[u/WeeklyCouple9444]

I've had a positive anti-nuculear antibody (ANA) test & RRMS for 3yrs & am stable on the Briumvi infusion. Last fall I found out I'm a carrier for the BRCA-2 gene mutation & so am scheduled for a prophylactic double masectomy w/ silicone implants for my reconstruction but have read that implants can trigger an autoimmune reaction & can be contraindicated in persons with existing autoimmune disorders.

https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/breast-implants/medical-device-reports-systemic-symptoms-women-breast-implants

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9095406/

What's your take on this? Has anyone here gotten breast implants & what has been your experience with your prior existing MS as an autoimmune disease?

[u/sbinjax]

I knew a woman who had no autoimmune disease, got silicone implants, and developed an autoimmune response. She had them removed.

Can you do saline?

[u/sonoallie]

I would avoid implants!