Breast Implant Illness with Dr. Khan

By Shaher W. Khan, MD

Dr. Khan is a board certified plastic surgeon located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan that specializes in removal of breast implants.

Address: 43940 Woodward Ave. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

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The podcast currently has 50 episodes available.

Breast Implant Illness with Dr. Khan episodes:

August 04, 2023 20. Flying High: Safety and Health Around Explant Surgery
Questions we will be addressing this week include:
1. Is it safe to fly before and after explant?
2. The body has natural detoxing ability so why do you need to remove all the tissue?
3. Can breast implants cause bad allergies?
4. Can breast implants cause Hashimoto's?
5. Does removing part of the rib cause any issues at all to the person?

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19min
June 09, 2023 19. The Implant Experience: Timing, Options, and Outcomes
Questions we will be addressing this week include:
1. How soon do capsules form after breast augmentation?
2. Can I get needle deflation before deciding whether to remove or replace my implants?
3. Do breasts go back to normal after implant removal?
4. What criteria is required to have my surgery in an ambulatory surgery center vs a hospital?
Facebook (Breast Implant Illness Support Group by Dr. Shaher Khan, MD Board Certified): https://www.facebook.com/groups/biisupportbyDrKhan/?ref=share
Facebook (Executive Plastic Surgeon): https://www.facebook.com/ExecutivePlasticSurgeon/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/executiveplasticsurgery/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExecutivePlast1
Website (Executive Plastic Surgery, PLLC.): www.executiveplasticsurgeon.com
YouTube (Khan Plastic Surgery Academy): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE0sgxpmWsPDCvGrF-cHRew
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14min
May 26, 2023 18. The Implant Dilemma: Myths, Risks, and Realities
Questions we will be addressing this week include:
1. What are the metal clips used for in breast implants and why do you remove them?
2. If my surgeon isn’t willing to take a video of the inside of my chest cavity to show the entire capsule has been removed, what should I do?
3. Is capsulectomy possible through an areola incision?
4. Does an intrauterine device cause the same problems that breast implants do since they’re made of silicone?
5. Do hip and knee implants cause the same problems as breast implants?
YouTube (Khan Plastic Surgery Academy): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE0sgxpmWsPDCvGrF-cHRew
Facebook (Breast Implant Illness Support Group by Dr. Shaher Khan, MD Board Certified): https://www.facebook.com/groups/biisupportbyDrKhan/?ref=share
Facebook (Executive Plastic Surgeon): https://www.facebook.com/ExecutivePlasticSurgeon/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/executiveplasticsurgery/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExecutivePlast1
Website (Executive Plastic Surgery, PLLC.): www.executiveplasticsurgeon.com

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22min
May 19, 2023 17. Body and Mind: Preparing for Your Explant Journey
Questions we address this week:
1. Are gummy bear implants safer?
2. Is there any option of implants that are safe?
3. Are breast implants linked to anxiety?
4. How can I prepare my body for explant?
5. How can I prepare my mind for explant?
YouTube (Khan Plastic Surgery Academy): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE0sgxpmWsPDCvGrF-cHRew
Facebook (Breast Implant Illness Support Group by Dr. Shaher Khan, MD Board Certified): https://www.facebook.com/groups/biisupportbyDrKhan/?ref=share
Facebook (Executive Plastic Surgeon): https://www.facebook.com/ExecutivePlasticSurgeon/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/executiveplasticsurgery/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExecutivePlast1
Website (Executive Plastic Surgery, PLLC.): www.executiveplasticsurgeon.com

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19min
May 12, 2023 16. Risk Factors and Choices: Your Guide to Breast Implants
Questions we will be addressing this week include:
1. What do surgeons do with the capsule if the patient were getting their implants replaced?
2. If I am trying to decide if I want to get breast implants for the first time or replace my current implants with new ones. Are there any risk factors for developing breast implant illness that I should know about?
3. What is free silicone? What are we supposed to do if we have free silicone?
4. How do you find out if there is silicone poisoning in our bodies?
5. How can I report problems I’m having with my breast implants to the FDA?
6. Where can I connect with other people who are interested in health conditions linked to breast implants and find support?
YouTube (Khan Plastic Surgery Academy): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE0sgxpmWsPDCvGrF-cHRew
Facebook (Breast Implant Illness Support Group by Dr. Shaher Khan, MD Board Certified): https://www.facebook.com/groups/biisupportbyDrKhan/?ref=share
Facebook (Executive Plastic Surgeon): https://www.facebook.com/ExecutivePlasticSurgeon/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/executiveplasticsurgery/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExecutivePlast1
Website (Executive Plastic Surgery, PLLC.): www.executiveplasticsurgeon.com
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23min
May 05, 2023 15. Exploring BII: Risks, Replacements, and Recovery Insights
Questions we will be addressing this week include:
1. Who is more prone to getting BII? Does having a personal or family history of an autoimmune disease make me more susceptible to BII?
2. Can replacing my implants help with BII?
3. Are saline implants less likely to cause BII?
4. How long does it take to recover from BII?
YouTube (Khan Plastic Surgery Academy): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE0sgxpmWsPDCvGrF-cHRew
Facebook (Breast Implant Illness Support Group by Dr. Shaher Khan, MD Board Certified): https://www.facebook.com/groups/biisupportbyDrKhan/?ref=share
Facebook (Executive Plastic Surgeon): https://www.facebook.com/ExecutivePlasticSurgeon/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/executiveplasticsurgery/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExecutivePlast1
Website (Executive Plastic Surgery, PLLC.): www.executiveplasticsurgeon.com

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15min
April 28, 2023 14. From Surgery to Recovery: Key Questions on Healing and Care
Questions we address this week:
1. Can you give some examples of average time frames for healing from right out of surgery to 1 year?
2. If someone is fit and very active prior to explant do they tend to recover quickly?
3. How long should you sleep with a bra after explanting?
4. What’s a silent rupture?
YouTube (Khan Plastic Surgery Academy): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE0sgxpmWsPDCvGrF-cHRew
Facebook (Breast Implant Illness Support Group by Dr. Shaher Khan, MD Board Certified): https://www.facebook.com/groups/biisupportbyDrKhan/?ref=share
Facebook (Executive Plastic Surgeon): https://www.facebook.com/ExecutivePlasticSurgeon/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/executiveplasticsurgery/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExecutivePlast1
Website (Executive Plastic Surgery, PLLC.): www.executiveplasticsurgeon.com

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14min
April 21, 2023 13. Post-Surgery Care: Garments, Recovery, and Follow-Up
Questions we address this week:
1. What type of garment do I need for after surgery?
2. How long will I need to wear this garment for?
3. Can I exercise or lift anything heavy after surgery?
4. How many times will I need to see you after surgery and how often?
5. I have seen some photos where the natural breast seems to sit above the crease? Is this normal and is this because they had very little tissue or no natural crease to begin with?
YouTube (Khan Plastic Surgery Academy): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE0sgxpmWsPDCvGrF-cHRew
Facebook (Breast Implant Illness Support Group by Dr. Shaher Khan, MD Board Certified): https://www.facebook.com/groups/biisupportbyDrKhan/?ref=share
Facebook (Executive Plastic Surgeon): https://www.facebook.com/ExecutivePlasticSurgeon/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/executiveplasticsurgery/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExecutivePlast1
Website (Executive Plastic Surgery, PLLC.): www.executiveplasticsurgeon.com

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22min
April 14, 2023 12. Choosing the Right Surgeon: Board Certification and Beyond
Questions we address this week:
1. Are you a board certified plastic surgeon?
2. Do you augment/put in implants or explant only?
3. What type of facility will my surgery be performed at?
4. How long will my surgery take?
5. Is your goal to remove all of the capsule tissue from my chest?
YouTube (Khan Plastic Surgery Academy): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE0sgxpmWsPDCvGrF-cHRew
Facebook (Breast Implant Illness Support Group by Dr. Shaher Khan, MD Board Certified): https://www.facebook.com/groups/biisupportbyDrKhan/?ref=share
Facebook (Executive Plastic Surgeon): https://www.facebook.com/ExecutivePlasticSurgeon/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/executiveplasticsurgery/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExecutivePlast1
Website (Executive Plastic Surgery, PLLC.): www.executiveplasticsurgeon.com

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18min
April 14, 2023 11. Understanding BII: Who's Affected and What to Do
Questions we address this week:
1. Will all women get BII?
2. Even if I feel fine, do you still recommend I take my implants out? How will I benefit from removing them?
3. Itchy skin on the neck a symptom?
4. What do you do with the excess skin after implant removal?
5. Am I able to take my implants home with me? Website (Executive Plastic Surgery, PLLC.): www.executiveplasticsurgeon.com
YouTube (Khan Plastic Surgery Academy): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE0sgxpmWsPDCvGrF-cHRew
Facebook (Breast Implant Illness Support Group by Dr. Shaher Khan, MD Board Certified): https://www.facebook.com/groups/biisupportbyDrKhan/?ref=share
Facebook (Executive Plastic Surgeon): https://www.facebook.com/ExecutivePlasticSurgeon/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/executiveplasticsurgery/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExecutivePlast1

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16min

FAQs about Breast Implant Illness with Dr. Khan:

How many episodes does Breast Implant Illness with Dr. Khan have?

The podcast currently has 50 episodes available.