Apr 22, 2025
Do you have breast implants? Have you thought about
getting them or do you know others with them?
The conversation about breast implants' impact on
health is a real one for a lot of women.
We get into all the cases:
- You have implants and feel
fine
- You have implants and are feeling
symptoms you have just chalked up to menopause
Whether for yourself, or to share with a friend or
daughter, this one doesn’t end with breast implants. It only starts
there.
Stay all the way to the end for the no-cut facelift
details!
My
Guest:
Dr. Robert Whitfield, MD is AMERICA’S
BREAST IMPLANT ILLNESS EXPERT™ with over 25 years of experience as
a plastic surgeon and more than 16 years board-certified. He
specializes in Breast Implant Illness (BII), explant surgery, and
advanced cosmetic procedures like his signature “No-Cut”
Facelift.
He is also the creator of SHARP (Strategic Holistic
Accelerated Recovery Program)—a protocol designed to reduce
inflammation and support both pre- and post-surgical healing.
Dr. Whitfield earned his medical degree from the
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, followed by surgical training and
a plastic surgery residency at Indiana University Medical Center,
and a microsurgery fellowship in Nevada. He later taught at the
Medical College of Wisconsin before moving to Austin in 2012. He
began private practice in 2017.
Questions We
Answer in This Episode:
- [00:07:42] What is Breast
Implant Illness (BII)?
- [00:08:01] What are
the BII signs and symptoms?
- [00:08:43] Why does
BII occur, and how common is it?
- [00:15:36] What to do
if you suspect you have BII? What tests are available? Is there a
holistic approach?
- [00:22:52] Is it
covered by insurance?
- [00:22:36] How is BII
treated?
- [00:30:11] What is the
No-cut Facelift?
What is Breast Implant
Illness (BII)?
Chronic inflammatory response to breast implants.
Implants are foreign bodies which may cause ~29% chance of
bacterial contamination, not mold.
What are the Symptoms?
- Brain fog
- Fatigue and loss of
motivation
- Gastrointestinal issues (e.g.
bloating)
- Joint pain
- Hormonal imbalance
- Thyroid dysfunction
What to Do If You Suspect BII?
- Educate yourself through
long-form content and patient stories
- Consider testing for:
- Detox capabilities
- Hormonal panels
- Gut health and infections
- Look into explant surgery with
comprehensive detox and recovery (e.g. SHARP protocol)
The No-Cut
Facelift
Designed to lift and rejuvenate without surgery or
visible scars
The Procedure:
- Fiber optics for deep neck
tightening
- FaceTite (radiofrequency
tightening beneath the skin)
- Micro-coring: removes tiny pieces
of skin to tighten surface without visible scars
Benefits:
- Natural results with minimal
scarring
- Boosts collagen production
- Customizable depending on the
patient’s skin, hormones, and detox status
Key
Takeaways
- BII is real and often
overlooked, frequently mistaken for menopause or
autoimmune disorders.
- Chronic inflammation and
bacterial contamination (not mold) are major
culprits.
- A new biomarker test
(oxylipin 10-HOME) could soon improve diagnosis.
- Personal genetics,
lifestyle, and environmental exposure
significantly influence risk.
- Explant surgery should be
holistic, addressing toxins, hormones, and gut health
before and after.
- No-Cut Facelift,
a minimally invasive facial rejuvenation, is a safer, scar-free
alternative to traditional facelifts, emphasizing natural
results.
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