Breast Implant Illness and MCAS with Breast Surgeon Eva Nagy, MD as part of the Mast Cell Matters Series

In episode 184 of the Mast Cell Matters series, Dr. Tania Dempsey interviews Dr. Eva Nagy, a breast surgeon with a special interest in breast implant illness (BII) and its connection to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). Dr. Nagy explains that breast implants can trigger systemic symptoms by activating the immune system, particularly in people with underlying MCAS. She describes the surgical approach needed to effectively address BII, emphasizing the importance of removing both the implant and the surrounding inflamed capsule tissue en bloc to prevent leaving behind any silicone remnants that could continue to trigger immune responses. Dr. Nagy also discusses the range of symptoms associated with BII, the overlap with other conditions like POTS and EDS, and shares insights on patient outcomes following surgical treatment. The podcast highlights the necessity of a comprehensive approach to diagnosis and treatment, and Dr. Nagy calls for further research into the connections between BII, MCAS, and other chronic conditions.