Breast Implant Illness
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We found 10 episodes of Breast Implant Illness with the tag “breast explant surgery”.
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Episode 34: Why Does Dr. Whitfield Not Use Drains?
October 5th, 2023 | 8 mins 49 secs
breast explant surgery, breast implant illness treatment, breast implants, dr. rob's solutions, explant surgery, explants, fat transfer, surgical drains
Drains play a crucial role in breast implant procedures because they help reduce post-operative swelling by preventing fluid accumulation and minimizing any infection risks. That is why I’m often asked why I don’t use drains for breast implant procedures.
This dates back to an experience that sparked my interest in offering more fat transfer options to patients, particularly those dealing with breast implant illness. It's all about providing the best care and experience for our valued patients and that’s going to be our focus for today’s episode.
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Episode 32: How Does a Fat Transfer Work with Breast Explant Surgery?
September 21st, 2023 | 11 mins 14 secs
breast explant surgery, breast implant illness treatment, breast implants, dr. rob's solutions, explant surgery, explants, fat transfer
For over 100 years in the field of aesthetics and medical surgery, operations to remove fats have been done. Fat transfers can be successful when approached strategically, considering individual factors to optimize results.
In my approach to breast implant removal surgery and fat transfer, I strive to create an optimal experience for every client. By combining fat transfer with planned surgery, we aim to enhance outcomes uniformly across various body types and ages.
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ENCORE: What the Lab Actually Found On My BII Patient’s Breast Implants
August 17th, 2023 | 15 mins 20 secs
breast explant surgery, breast implant illness, breast implants, breast surgery
Dr. Rob tells the story of a patient whose labs were normal but her health wasn’t, and how this case led him to analyze implants in a new way (and the shocking findings).
So many women with breast implants experience the same symptoms of extreme fatigue, general malaise, and chronic aches and pains, yet their tests routinely come back with nothing.
In this second episode of our series about Breast Implant Illness, Dr. Rob describes how PCR testing (the same that detects COVID-19) delivers the long-needed answers that finally put BII sufferers on the road to recovery. -
ENCORE: What I've Learned From 500+ Breast Implant Removals
August 10th, 2023 | 17 mins 59 secs
breast explant surgery, breast implant illnes, breast implants, breast surgery
Since 2016, more than 500 women suffering from breast implant illness (BII) have asked Dr. Rob for help removing their breast implants. This is the story of his first breast implant illness patient, who had clear labs and no symptoms aside from fatigue. When her hospital stay resulted in a shocking discovery at the lab, Dr. Rob started down a road he never expected to travel.
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Episode 29: Healing Breast Implant Illness: Latest Research and Treatment
August 3rd, 2023 | 8 mins 18 secs
breast explant surgery, breast implant illness treatment, breast implants, breast surgery, dr. rob's solutions, explant surgery, explants, fat transfer
Due to limited resources and research studies related to breast implant illness and considering that it remains to be unrecognized as an official diagnosis by many in the medical field, many patients suffering from the condition are left untreated worsening symptoms. Symptoms may include fatigue, joint pain, cognitive issues, and other systemic complaints.
As we aim to continue raising awareness and advocating for more research on breast implant illness, we help shine a light on the experiences of affected individuals and help lead people to a better understanding of these potential health issues in the future. That is why it is important for us to discuss today’s treatment options for breast implant illness.
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Episode 27: The Truth About Breast Implant Illness: Research, Treatment Options and More
July 20th, 2023 | 13 mins 32 secs
breast explant surgery, breast implants, breast surgery, explant surgery
Despite the cases involving breast implant illness, there is still a lack of research studies, clinical studies, and other resources regarding this matter. Recognizing the concerns raised, surgeons, medical practitioners, and other organizations have called for further investigation into breast implant safety and potential health risks associated with them, particularly regarding breast implant illness.
That is why it’s important for us to discuss breast implant illness considering the fact that it’s been hard to characterize such a condition. We have to continue raising awareness to provide timely intervention and appropriate medical management, if necessary.
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Episode 23: What is the Process for Having Breast Explant Surgery?
June 22nd, 2023 | 9 mins 3 secs
breast explant surgery, breast implant illness, breast implants, breast surgery
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Episode 21: How Long Does Breast Explant Surgery and Recovery Take?
June 8th, 2023 | 8 mins 32 secs
breast explant surgery, breast implants, breast surgery, explant surgery
There are many reasons why women undergo breast explant surgery. Although some women do breast explant because they don’t want them anymore, some opt for breast explant surgery due to health issues or complications such as capsular contracture (scar tissue tightening around the implant), rupture, infection, or chronic pain.
Knowing the expected recovery time gives people reasonable expectations regarding their healing process. It prepares them for the temporary limits and pain they may encounter during this period, which can help lessen worries. In today’s episode, we’ll be talking about how long breast explant surgery and recovery take.
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Episode 20: Busting Free with Dr. Amanda Savage Brown
June 1st, 2023 | 1 hr 4 mins
breast explant surgery, breast implants, breast surgery, explant surgery
Behind the fascination with augmented breasts is a complex truth that involves a number of experiences such as trauma and the necessity for explants or breast implant removal. While breast implants have provided benefits for many women, they have also been connected with major complications and traumatic experiences.
In today’s episode, we are joined by Candice Barley, a breast implant illness patient advocate, and by Dr. Amanda Savage Brown, the author of Busting Free: How to Liberate Yourself from the Quest for Better Breasts Before, During, and Long After Explant.
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Episode 18: What are the Reasons for Having Breast Explant Surgery?
May 25th, 2023 | 7 mins 21 secs
breast explant surgery, breast implant illness, breast implants, breast surgery
Breast augmentation or breast implant surgery has become a more popular surgical procedure throughout the years for various reasons. While it has many benefits, it also comes with potential risks such as capsular contracture, infection, breast implant illness, and more.