Explant Breast Surgery & Recovery

Episode 119: The Truth About Breast Implant Illness and Holistic Recovery with Dr. Tania Ash and Andi Lew

June 5th, 2025  |  54 mins 43 secs

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Welcome to a transformative episode of our podcast, where we delve into the world of breast implant illness (BII) with leading experts and personal stories that will captivate your attention! Join us as Dr. Robert Whitfield, a renowned board-certified plastic surgeon, unravels the complexities of BII alongside wellness expert Andi Lew and functional medicine specialist Dr. Tania Ash.

Today, Dr. Whitfield underscores the critical importance of understanding BII and advocates for comprehensive, patient-centered care. Andi Lew shares her personal journey with BII, highlighting the challenges she faced in finding knowledgeable providers and the emotional toll it took on her. Meanwhile, Dr. Tania Ash delves into diagnostic approaches and emphasizes the role of detoxification in the recovery process.

If you’re trying to understand the intricacies of BII, holistic treatment, and supportive care for women affected by this condition, tune in to this engaging conversation that promises to inform, inspire, and empower.

Episode 101: Dr. Rob Whitfield Explains Breast Implant Illness and the SHARP Program

January 23rd, 2025  |  12 mins 38 secs

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We have a fantastic solo episode today with Dr. Rob Whitfield, a board-certified plastic surgeon who's here to shed some light on breast implant illness, or BII, and how it's managed.

Dr. Whitfield kicks things off by introducing us to the SHARP program. This isn't just any program; it's all about tackling chronic inflammation. How, you ask? Through some pretty cool methods like genetic testing, checking out environmental toxins, and making sure your gut health is in tip-top shape.

We dive into the nitty-gritty of BII symptoms and why it's crucial to remove the entire implant capsule during explant surgery. Dr. Whitfield also shares some eye-opening research on how bacterial contamination might be linked to BII.

But it's not just about the science. Dr. Whitfield is all about empowering women with the knowledge and resources they need. Whether you're thinking about explant surgery or are on the road to recovery, he's got your back with support and encouragement for proactive health management.

So, grab your headphones and get comfy—this is an episode you won't want to miss!

Episode 98: ENCORE: Are Your Breast Implants Making You Sick? with Dr. Robert Whitfield

January 2nd, 2025  |  18 mins 12 secs

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Women who believe their implants are making them sick report a wide range of symptoms including extreme fatigue, muscle and joint pain, headache, brain fog, hair loss, rashes, dry mouth and eyes, depression, anxiety, and insomnia.

These conditions appear within a few months to several years following surgery and seem to more often follow a secondary surgery like revision or exchange. However, the exact cause is difficult to pin down because other conditions, like Lyme disease and toxic mold exposure, can cause similar symptoms.

Using PCR testing (instead of traditional CLIA-based lab testing), Dr. Rob discovered that over 60% of the breast implants he removed all had one thing in common.

Dr. Robert Whitfield describes his methodology for identifying this complicated, misunderstood condition and shares his treatment strategies utilizing nutrition and genetic testing to put his patients on the path to healing.

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Episode 3: Are Your Breast Implants Making You Sick?

March 17th, 2023  |  18 mins 12 secs

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