Non-Surgical

PRP Capsular Contracture Treatment In Honolulu, HI

Breast Implant Illness
and PRP

Can Regenerative Medicine Offer Symptom Relief?

Breast Implant Illness (BII) can be an uncomfortable and frustrating experience that understandably leaves many women feeling worried. There’s no doubt that having breast implants is great as they look amazing and bring a sense of self-confidence, but when it comes at the cost of feeling sick, tired, or in pain, finding relief without removing them can be discouraging, especially when the path forward isn’t always clear. As more patients explore options beyond implant removal, regenerative medicine is emerging as a promising avenue for symptom management. One treatment gaining attention is Platelet-Rich Plasma, often called PRP. It’s a natural therapy that uses your body’s healing process to promote tissue regeneration. While PRP isn’t a cure for BII, some women are finding it helpful for easing certain symptoms, particularly tight, hard, or achy breasts. Dr. Larry Schlesinger and his team at PRP Center Hawaii are invested in helping our patients improve their lives in Honolulu and beyond.

What Is Breast Implant Illness (BII)?

BII refers to the symptoms that some women report feeling after getting breast implants. This can include achy, hard, or tender breasts, burning or itching, and even tightness in the breast after surgery, but what gets tricky is that since no two cases are the same, there is no official medical diagnosis for BII as of yet. This adds to the frustration of trying to find the right treatment without having to remove implants completely. On top of that, these symptoms are different from some complications that can come with breast implants, such as rupture or infection, which do require removing them completely.

The cause of BII isn’t fully understood, though many researchers believe several factors could be at play, such as an autoimmune response, silicone microparticles potentially seeping into the body, a biofilm infection, or capsular contracture, which is where the tissues around the breast implant harden and become tight and uncomfortable. Even without a definitive cause, what’s clear is that BII symptoms are real, and every woman deserves to feel heard and supported in her search for answers.

What is PRP, and How Can it help with Breast Implant Illness?

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a treatment used in aesthetic medicine that uses your blood to support your body’s natural healing response and tissue regeneration. This involves drawing your blood, concentrating paletets (cell fragments that prevent bleeding) from the blood, and injecting them back into the body around the areas that are experiencing discomfort. PRP has been used for years in orthopedics to restore hair and improve skin imperfections, requiring little to no recovery time after treatment. It works because it helps push your body into healing mode in areas that would otherwise remain uncomfortable.

Now, how does this relate to BII? PRP has the potential to help alleviate discomfort from BII symptoms by softening scar tissue from capsular contraction, reducing inflammation around the implant capsule, easing pain or tightness, or even just supporting general healing after implant surgery. However, PRP isn’t designed to treat the full-body symptoms of BII, like brain fog or anxiety, but it could offer relief for more localized discomfort.

It should be noted that while PRP isn’t a cure for BII, some women are exploring it as part of a more holistic approach to symptom management, as research is still actively being done to understand its potential for BIL. In some cases, removing implants altogether may still be recommended to cure symptoms as PRP may not likely address the root cause of BII.

Is PRP Right for You?

Everyone’s journey with breast implants looks different, and not everyone will experience symptoms of BII. However, if you do, speaking with a professional is the best path to treatment. Having a one-on-one consultation with a qualified plastic surgeon who listens deeply to your concerns and symptoms will help determine the best approach to making you feel happier and more comfortable after surgery. If this is you, we offer these consultations right here at PRP Center Hawaii to help you find the right option.

Why Choose PRP Center Hawaii?

At PRP Center Hawaii, we understand how deeply BII can impact your body and sense of self. Our goal is to offer personalized, science-backed treatments that support your well-being and ensure you receive the exact care you need. PRP Center Hawaii is led by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. S. Larry Schlesinger, who has over three decades of experience in the field and specializes in PRP treatments and technology. His affiliations with the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), and the American College of Surgeons (FACS) have given him well-rounded skills and expertise to determine the best care for each patient.

His personalized approach, coupled with a focus on advanced techniques, ensures that each patient receives tailored care that aligns with their unique needs and goals. Dr. Schlesinger’s reputation for excellence, compassionate patient care, and successful results solidify him as a trusted choice for Capsular Contracture treatment in Hawaii.

Schedule Your Consultation

If you’re navigating the challenges of Breast Implant Illness, you don’t have to go through it alone. Schedule your consultation to learn more about how PRP may help support your healing journey by calling us at (808) 597-8835 or filling out our patient form online.