Breast Implant Illness

Episode 61: Can Breast Implants Be Removed Safely?

April 11th, 2024  |  14 mins 14 secs

breast implant removal, breast implants, explant risks, explant surgery, implant removal

There are instances wherein breast implants may cause some complications. Some women may experience health issues related to breast implants, such as pain, discomfort, or inflammation. Thus, for purposes of easing the pain and diminishing the long-term effects caused by breast implants, many women resort to explants or removal of breast implants.

In today’s episode, we’ll be answering one of the frequently asked questions during and outside consultations as regards breast implants – can they be removed safely?

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 54: ENCORE: How Do You Know If You Have Breast Implant Illness?

February 22nd, 2024  |  11 mins 30 secs

breast explant, breast implant illness, breast implant removal, breast reconstruction

Breast implants have been used for a relatively long time now. However, there is not enough research studies or discussions based on its effects which is why Breast Implant Illness (BII) is quite a new topic especially in the medical community and is not yet widely recognized.

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 51: From Implants to Insight: A Comprehensive Look at Breast Implant Illness with Casey Araujo

February 1st, 2024  |  40 mins 58 secs

breast implant illness, breast implant removal, breast implant removal surgery, breast implant surgery, breast implants, explant surgery

In recent years, the prevalence of health issues associated with breast implant surgery has gained significant attention within the medical community and among patients. This heightened awareness has shed light on a condition known as Breast Implant Illness (BII), which is characterized by various symptoms ranging from inflammation and chronic fatigue to autoimmune responses.

Casey Araujo joins me in today’s episode to offer her valuable insight into the aspects of breast implant illness, particularly related to breast implant surgery, removal, and post-recovery. This is to raise awareness about breast implant illness and advocate for a holistic approach to surgical care, emphasizing the importance of mindset, lifestyle modifications, and social support systems in achieving optimal outcomes.

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 46: ENCORE: Preparing for Breast Implant Removal Surgery

December 28th, 2023  |  11 mins 54 secs

breast implant illness, breast implant removal, breast implant removal surgery, breast implant surgery, breast implants, explant surgery

In the weeks leading up to surgery, Dr. Rob’s comprehensive pre- and post-op program investigates for other issues like Lyme disease, environmental exposure, or micronutrient deficiencies, and tests for thyroid conditions and hormonal imbalances.