Breast Implants, Explant Surgery, and Breast Implant Illness with Robert Whitfield MD
Breast Implants, Explant, Explant Recovery, Explant and Lift Recovery, SHARP Method
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Episode 120: Top Signs Your Breast Implants May Be Making You Sick with Dr. Micah Pittman
June 12th, 2025 | 45 mins 35 secs
autoimmune disorders, bacterial contamination, breast implant illness, breast implants, chronic inflammation, dr. micah pittman, dr. robert whitfield, explant surgery, health issues, health risks, holistic health, inflammation markers, joint pain, musculoskeletal health, personal stories, staphylococcus epidermidis, symptoms, thyroid issues
In today’s episode, Dr. Robert Whitfield and Dr. Micah Pittman, a chiropractor with a background in neuroscience and biochemistry, discuss breast implant illness (BII). Dr. Pittman shares his wife Shiloh's journey, detailing her symptoms like autoimmune issues and joint pain, and her significant health improvements post-explant surgery. They explore the potential causes of BII, including implant degradation and bacterial contamination. Tune in to hear about the importance of holistic health practices, emotional support, and informed decision-making for women considering explant surgery to address BII symptoms
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Episode 103: Exploring MCAS and Breast Implant Illness with Dr. Kelly McCann
February 7th, 2025 | 38 mins 25 secs
allergic reactions, breast implant illness, dr. kelly mccann, dr. whitfield, explant surgery, fatigue, health issues, immune system, mast cell activation syndrome, mast cells, mcas, research findings, silicone breast implants, symptom relief
In this podcast episode, Dr. Kelly McCann, who's both an internist and a pediatrician with a focus on mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), chats with host Dr. Whitfield about how MCAS is linked to breast implant illness. Dr. McCann breaks down how these overactive mast cells can lead to a wide range of symptoms and shares some exciting new research showing that many patients feel a lot better after having their breast implants removed. They dive into how environmental toxins, genetic factors, and biofilms can make MCAS worse. The episode really highlights the need for advanced diagnostic tools and taking a holistic approach to tackle these complex health issues.