Breast Implant Illness: Exploring Symptoms and Challenges

In this episode of Biohacking Superhuman Performance with guest Dr. Rob Whitefield, we discuss the importance of reducing inflammation prior to breast implant surgery to decrease the potential of breast implant illness. Dr. Rob Whitefield’s holistic recovery approach focuses on supplementation and lifestyle changes prior to, during, and after surgery. 

We also dive into fat transfers and the best way to have long-term success with augmentation surgery. It’s important to know the signs of breast implant illness and all of the symptoms it can cause. 

Overall, this episode offers guidance on navigating the effects of breast implant illness, and how to know if your body is struggling with the symptoms and high inflammation. Dr. Whitefield gives expert advice on talking frankly with your surgeon and the importance of supplementation for proper recovery. 

Dr. Rob Whitefield is a board-certified plastic surgeon with almost 1000 breast explant surgeries under his belt. Dr. Whitfield brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the conversation.

If you're considering breast implant surgery, struggling with breast implant illness symptoms, or simply looking for more information about this important topic, then the Breast Implant Illness Podcast is the perfect resource for you. 

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Podcast: Breast Implant Illness with Dr. Rob Whitefield 

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What We Discuss: 

(1:45) Breast implants and their ability to wreak havoc on the body. 

(5:45) It can be difficult to diagnose implant infection because it’s not rigorously tested for. 

(7:30) Breast implants over time can cause chronic inflammation and chronic inflammation affects all systems in the body, like our respiratory system, GI tract, immune system, and/or muscular system. 

(14:20) Resolving the issue without explant surgery is rare. 

(17:30) Fat transfers are ideal because body fat is a dynamic tissue, and your body reacts well to its own stem cells. 

(21:30) Women concerned about longevity - what are the odds the implants will affect homeostasis? 

(28:35) Breast implant illness is not just a surgical problem - it’s an inflammation and genetic issue. 

(30:20) Cellcore supplementation before and after surgery to help detox and reduce inflammation. A holistic approach is essential. 

(38:00) The use of peptides to help with recovery.  

(42:00) Dr. Whitefield's approach to facial rejuvenation for natural results. 

(51:48) Thank you to Dr. Whitefield and where to find more information. Make sure to order his coming book! 

Key Takeaways:

• Breast implant illness presents atypical systems, causing some women to be gaslit by their doctors. A review of all bodily systems must be done to diagnose true breast implant illness. It’s not understood by a wide range of medical professionals, so being in tune with your symptoms is important. The most consistent symptoms are neurological like brain fog and memory loss. Difficulty swallowing, racing heart, constipation, bloating, shocking pains in extremities, and nerve tingling are also major symptoms. 
• Fat is the original filler and works well for transfers. It’s a dynamic tissue because it brings your body’s own stem cells with it. Holistic acceleration recovery can help with reducing inflammation and detoxing the body so that fat transfers are successful without causing implant illness. Recovering with procedures like hyperbaric oxygen chambers and lymphatic massages can highly decrease inflammation and risk of illness. 
• About 30% of implants (since 2019) will be an issue for people, depending on genetics, harsh sickness, or in-surgery bacteria. It’s important to have a baseline established with your surgeon so that you can tell quickly if you are suffering from breast implant illness. The baseline also helps you and your doctor reduce potential inflammation.