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Dinu Iuliu Dumitrascu1, Lucia Timis2, Daniel Corneliu Leucuta3
1Department of Morphological and functional sciences, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca. dinu.dumitrascu@umfcluj.ro.
Journal of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases : JGLD
|August 11, 2026
Summary
Women undergoing silicone breast implant surgery reported significantly higher rates of bloating compared to other cosmetic procedures. These symptoms emerged post-surgery and resolved within weeks, supporting anecdotal evidence.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Medical Research
Background:
- Empirical data indicates bloating post-silicone breast implant surgery.
- This phenomenon requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the occurrence of bloating after silicone breast implant surgery.
- To compare bloating rates between silicone implant recipients and a control group.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study utilizing an online survey.
- Collected data on demographics and gastrointestinal symptoms.
- Excluded participants with pre-existing gut-brain interaction disorders.
Main Results:
- 32 women in the silicone implant group, 34 in the control group.
- Silicone implant group showed significantly higher odds of bloating (6.3 times).
- Bloating symptoms appeared early post-operation and lasted 1-3 weeks.
Conclusions:
- This study confirms a link between silicone breast implants and post-operative bloating.
- Findings support anecdotal reports of this association.
- Further research into potential mechanisms is warranted.
