and sharing my story has prevented women I know in the industry from getting the surgery or at least it has informed them so they can watch for symptoms . I ’ ve had multiple friends and clients reach out now with symptoms and book to get them removed . It ’ s a real illness and though the mental work you have to do after is difficult , we are beautiful and strong and alive - scars and all .
Juan : What advice would you give to a female competitor that came to you and asked what your opinion was on getting breast implants to enhance their look on and off stage ?
Bella : I would say I ’ ve been there . I understand being skeptical and wanting it so badly that you don ’ t want to hear it . Many women don ’ t get sick with this for 8-10 years or think the symptoms are something else until it gets worse . I would say love yourself first , look at the real reasons why you want this and if it ’ s worth the risk or at alternatives such as a lift or fat transfer . I would say at least do your homework . Talk to some of these women . Most of all I would say , YOU ARE ENOUGH . Even if you do decide to get them , awareness is everything .
Juan : Thank you so much Bella for your time and your courage to share this experience with us ! I really appreciate it and I am looking forward to hearing from you soon ! I really hope this educates thousands of women on how serious this can be !
Juan
AS WITH ALL HEALTH ISSUES WE STRONGLY URGE YOU SPEAK WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON REGARDING THE RISKS INVOLVED IN BREAST ( OR ANY ) AUGMENTATION .
Some of the most common symptoms of breast implant illness are joint and muscle pain , chronic fatigue , memory problems , beathing problems , sleep disturbance , skin problems , anxiety , depression , headaches , hair loss and GI distress .
If you feel you are experiencing any of these symptoms recurringly and have breast implants , do not think twice about looking further into it .
There are many web sites and social media groups that also focus on giving more information about this and there are many women who share their experience with breast implant illness similar to Bella . Do not hesitate to seek help if you feel you may be a victim of breast implant illness .
https :// www . canada . ca / en / health-canada / services / drugs-medical-devices / breast-implants / risks . html
https :// www . breastcancer . org / treatment / surgery / reconstruction / types / implants / special-report / breast-implant-illness
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