Explant Breast Surgery & Recovery

Episode 80: The Hidden Dangers of Breast Implants: Jacqui Nelson's Explant Journey

August 22nd, 2024  |  53 mins 19 secs

anti-inflammatory diet, brain fog, breast explant surgery, breast implant removal, breast implant symproms, chronic fatigue, elimination diet, implant illness, inflammation

In this episode, Dr. Rob Whitfield, a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in breast implant illness, converses with his patient, Jacqui Nelson, about her journey with breast implants. Jacqui shares her initial motivations for getting implants, her experiences with both saline and silicone implants, and the various health challenges she faced, including brain fog, chronic fatigue, and systemic inflammation. She discusses her decision to undergo explant surgery and the subsequent improvements in her health. The episode emphasizes the importance of awareness, informed decision-making, and a supportive community for those dealing with breast implant illness.