Breast Implants, Explant Surgery, and Breast Implant Illness with Robert Whitfield MD

Episode 57: ENCORE: How You Can Prevent Breast Implant Illness

March 14th, 2024  |  7 mins 19 secs

breast explant surgery, breast implant illness, breast implant removal, breast implant toxicity, dr. robert whitfield

With a number of cases of women being affected by breast implant illness, there’s a need for us to ensure that everyone is fully informed about the risks, benefits and preventions for such illness as it remains to be unrecognized by many.

And that’s why we’re here today! We’ll be talking about how to prevent breast implant illness and the importance of having a reputable and qualified surgeon for your implants.

Episode 52: ENCORE: Recovery Following Breast Explant Surgery (Breast Implant Removal ) [Part 2]

February 8th, 2024  |  14 mins 30 secs

breast explant surgery, breast implant removal, breast implants, breast reconstruction, plastic surgery

In the second half of our two-part series on recovery following breast implant removal surgery, you’ll hear more about how we help patients recover faster from breast implant removal surgery.

Episode 50: ENCORE: Recovery Following Breast Explant Surgery (Breast Implant Removal) [Part 1]

January 25th, 2024  |  19 mins 8 secs

breast explant surgery, breast implant removal, breast implants, breast reconstruction, plastic surgery

It’s normal to worry about how you’ll feel waking up after surgery, and if you’re suffering from breast implant illness (BII), you may be even more worried about recovering from those symptoms. Dr. Whitfield goes above and beyond to make the post-op experience as comfortable and painless as possible. He seeks the answers to the difficult questions about what’s causing each individual’s symptoms of BII and continues to care for and follow up with his patients for a full year after explant surgery.

Episode 49: ENCORE: Using Fat to Create Beautiful Breasts After Breast Implant Removal (Breast Explant Surgery)

January 18th, 2024  |  20 mins 19 secs

breast explant surgery, breast implant removal, breast implants, breast reconstruction, plastic surgery

Whether you’re having your breast implants removed or never had them at all, the volume lost can be replaced with your own fat and beautiful, long-lasting results can be achieved.

During a fat transfer, fat is taken out of areas it is unwanted and transferred to different areas where fat is desired. Fat is the perfect filler because it is versatile and able to maintain itself over time.

Fat can be used to restore volume, reduce skin laxity, and improve shape, which is one reason why procedures such as the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) have become so popular in recent years.

In this episode, Dr. Rob explains the process of fat grafting, including how the procedure is done, the precautions which must be taken to preserve and protect the fat at every point in the process, and how much fat you can expect to retain.

Episode 48: ENCORE: Breast Implant Removal Surgery (Breast Explant Surgery)

January 11th, 2024  |  23 mins 56 secs

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Because there are so many unknowns for women with breast implant illness, Dr. Whitfield’s approach to each and every breast implant removal surgery is as cautious and precise as the treatment of a breast cancer patient.

Episode 47: ENCORE: Your Breast Implant Removal Pre-Op Appointment: What to Expect

January 4th, 2024  |  9 mins 5 secs

breast explant surgery, breast implant illness, breast implant removal, dr robs solutions, explant surgery recovery, recovery after breast implant removal

This episode is the essential guide to Dr. Whitfield’s time-tested recommendations for a safe, speedy, and comfortable recovery, including what to wear, when to get up and start walking around, how to eat, and when you can expect to start feeling like yourself again.

Episode 41: ENCORE: What I've Learned From 500+ Breast Implant Removals

November 23rd, 2023  |  17 mins 59 secs

breast augmentation, breast explant surgery, breast implants, plastic 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.

Episode 36: Do Breast Explant Surgery Patients Also Need a Lift?

October 19th, 2023  |  6 mins 48 secs

breast explant surgery, breast implant illness treatment, breast implants, breast lift, dr. rob's solutions, explant surgery, explants, fat transfer

Breast explant surgery represents a significant juncture for patients who have previously undergone breast augmentation, a procedure often embraced to enhance one's physical appearance and self-confidence. However, as time unfolds and perspectives evolve, some individuals opt to have their implants removed and return to a more natural state. We are thus faced with an important question of whether or not breast explant surgery patients also need a breast lift.

In today’s episode, I’ll discuss an important topic, breast explantation, and how it relates to breast lifts. We’ll explore the various factors that play a role in making this decision Join me for an insightful discussion on this subject.

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.

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.