The Dr. Robert Whitfield Show
Episodes
Episode 61: Can Breast Implants Be Removed Safely?
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are instances wherein breast implants may cause some complications. Some women may experience health issues related to breast implants, such as ...
Episode 60: Navigating Nipple Removal: Key Considerations in Breast Uplifts
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Breast lift procedures are sought after by individuals looking to restore firmness and shape to their breasts. As surgeons work to restore a more yout...
Episode 59: The Well: Redefining Restaurant Dining with Nicole Pfromm's Nutritious Vision
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The significance of maintaining a healthy diet extends beyond mere physical nourishment; it impacts every aspect of one's life, from energy levels to ...
Episode 58: ENCORE: Is There a Link Between Breast Implants and Cancer?
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I can’t emphasize enough the fact that breast implant illness remains to be a topic that’s not often talked about by many, especially in the medic...
Episode 57: ENCORE: How You Can Prevent Breast Implant Illness
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can you prevent breast implant illness? We’ve already defined what breast implant illness is in the previous podcast episode. It’s a broad t...
Episode 56: Navigating Emotions in Breast Surgery Recovery: Dr. Amanda Savage-Brown's Insights
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Breast surgery, particularly explant procedures, often involves more than just the physical removal of implants. It's a transformative journey that ca...
Episode 55: Saline Deflation: Managing Complexity and Challenges
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Saline implants stand as a popular choice for individuals seeking breast augmentation or reconstruction. However, despite their widespread adoption, s...
Episode 54: ENCORE: How Do You Know If You Have Breast Implant Illness?
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 53: Exploring Environmental Factors: Mold and Breast Implant Health
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I’m often asked whether or not there is a correlation between breast implants and mold toxicity. This is a topic that sparks considerable interest a...
Episode 52: ENCORE: Recovery Following Breast Explant Surgery (Breast Implant Removal ) [Part 2]
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 51: From Implants to Insight: A Comprehensive Look at Breast Implant Illness with Casey Araujo
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In recent years, the prevalence of health issues associated with breast implant surgery has gained significant attention within the medical community ...
Episode 50: ENCORE: Recovery Following Breast Explant Surgery (Breast Implant Removal) [Part 1]
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
Episode 49: ENCORE: Using Fat to Create Beautiful Breasts After Breast Implant Removal (Breast Explant Surgery)
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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-l...
Episode 48: ENCORE: Breast Implant Removal Surgery (Breast Explant Surgery)
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Because there are so many unknowns for women with breast implant illness, Dr. Whitfield’s approach to each and every breast implant removal surgery ...
Episode 47: ENCORE: Your Breast Implant Removal Pre-Op Appointment: What to Expect
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
During the pre-op appointment, you’ll meet with Dr. Whitfield to review the surgical plan, take photos, and discuss medications. Most importantly, D...
Episode 46: ENCORE: Preparing for Breast Implant Removal Surgery
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many women suffering from Breast Implant Illness (BII) have been feeling terrible for a very long time and just want to feel better. Hear how Dr. Whit...
Episode 45: ENCORE: What to Expect from A Breast Implant Illness (BII) Consultation
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A breast implant illness consultation (or discovery session, as we like to call it) with Dr. Rob is an in-depth exploration of symptoms and potential ...
Episode 44: ENCORE: Are Your Breast Implants Making You Sick?
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Women who believe their implants are making them sick report a wide range of symptoms including extreme fatigue, muscle and joint pain, headache, brai...
Episode 43: 43: Gut Problems and Breast Implant Illness
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Frequently in my practice, in addition to dealing with cases related to breast implant illness, I encounter patients experiencing gastrointestinal iss...
Episode 42: ENCORE: What the Lab Actually Found On My BII Patient’s Breast Implants
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Rob tells the story of a patient whose labs were normal but her health wasn’t, and how this case led him to analyze implants in a new way (and t...
Episode 41: ENCORE: What I've Learned From 500+ Breast Implant Removals
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Since 2016, more than 500 women suffering from breast implant illness (BII) have asked Dr. Rob for help removing their breast implants. This is the st...
Episode 40: What Are the Treatment Options for Breast Implant Illness?
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Breast implant illness continues to be a condition struggling for recognition within the medical community. While this condition entails various sympt...
Episode 39: Are Certain Types of Implants More Likely to Cause Breast Implant Illness?
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the frequent significant concerns that I get concerning Breast Implant Illness (BII) is its potential association with the type of breast impla...
Episode 38: Can Breast Implant Illness Be Cured Without Explant Surgery?
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Breast implant illness (BII), marked by a variety of symptoms thought to be associated with breast implants, presents a multifaceted hurdle for indivi...
Episode 37: Toxicity Testing for Heavy Metals, Mold Toxins, & Environmental Toxins like Glyphosates
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding our genetics plays a significant role in how effectively we can detoxify our bodies. Our genetics not only defines our physical characte...
Episode 36: Do Breast Explant Surgery Patients Also Need a Lift?
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Breast explant surgery represents a significant juncture for patients who have previously undergone breast augmentation, a procedure often embraced to...
Episode 35: Can Breast Implant Illness Cause Long-Term Health Issues?
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Individuals with breast implant illness experience a range of health issues, attributing them to the presence of their breast implants. One of the mai...
Episode 34: Why Does Dr. Whitfield Not Use Drains?
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Drains play a crucial role in breast implant procedures because they help reduce post-operative swelling by preventing fluid accumulation and minimizi...
Episode 33: How do I discuss Breast Implant Illness with My Doctor?
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Breast Implant Illness (BII), a term used to describe a collection of symptoms that some women experience after undergoing breast augmentation or reco...
Episode 32: How Does a Fat Transfer Work with Breast Explant Surgery?
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For over 100 years in the field of aesthetics and medical surgery, operations to remove fats have been done. Fat transfers can be successful when appr...
Episode 31: Does Breast Implant Illness Decrease Libido?
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Breast Implant Illness (BII) symptoms affect every system of the body, even gut health. In fact, many patients encounter chronic inflammation, a commo...
Episode 30: Does Breast Implant Illness Cause Weight Gain?
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common observations that I have from my breast implant patients, particularly those experiencing breast implant illness, is that they ...
ENCORE: What to Expect from A Breast Implant Illness (BII) Consultation
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A breast implant illness consultation (or discovery session, as we like to call it) with Dr. Rob is an in-depth exploration of symptoms and potential ...
ENCORE: Are Your Breast Implants Making You Sick?
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Women who believe their implants are making them sick report a wide range of symptoms including extreme fatigue, muscle and joint pain, headache, brai...
ENCORE: What the Lab Actually Found On My BII Patient’s Breast Implants
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Rob tells the story of a patient whose labs were normal but her health wasn’t, and how this case led him to analyze implants in a new way (and t...
ENCORE: What I've Learned From 500+ Breast Implant Removals
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Breast Implant Illness Since 2016, more than 500 women suffering from breast implant illness (BII) have asked Dr. Rob for help removing their breast...
Episode 29: Healing Breast Implant Illness: Latest Research and Treatment
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Due to limited resources and research studies related to breast implant illness and considering that it remains to be unrecognized as an official diag...
Episode 28: The Symptoms of Breast Implant Illness: How to Identify and Treat
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Breast Implant Illness is a point of concern and a topic of debate by many especially women, plastic surgeons, and medical professionals, as it can ma...
Episode 27: The Truth About Breast Implant Illness: Research, Treatment Options and More
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the cases involving breast implant illness, there is still a lack of research studies, clinical studies, and other resources regarding this ma...
Episode 26: Autoimmune Disease, Inflammation and Breast Implants
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Autoimmune diseases are conditions where the body's immune system attacks its own healthy tissues, leading to chronic inflammation and other symptoms....
Episode 25: Are There Any Risks or Complications Associated with Breast Explant Surgery?
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our previous episodes, we mentioned a variety of reasons why patients decide to undergo breast implant removal. Regardless of the reason, it's cruc...
Episode 24: Will I Have Scars After Breast Explant Surgery?
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The frequent concern that I get from patients is whether or not they will have scars after they have their breast implants removed, known as explant s...
Episode 23: What is the Process for Having Breast Explant Surgery?
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The reasons why patients have breast implants or breast explant surgery vary. However, most people still don’t know the risks of having breast impla...
Episode 22: Is Breast Explant Surgery Covered by Insurance?
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Besides choosing a qualified plastic surgeon, there are those who also take into consideration the costs of breast explant surgery. In fact, one of th...
Episode 21: How Long Does Breast Explant Surgery and Recovery Take?
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are many reasons why women undergo breast explant surgery. Although some women do breast explant because they don’t want them anymore, some op...
Episode 20: Busting Free with Dr. Amanda Savage Brown
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Behind the fascination with augmented breasts is a complex truth that involves a number of experiences such as trauma and the necessity for explants o...
Episode 19: A Breast Explant Journey: From Sickness to Restored Health with Candice Barley
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Not every breast explant journey looks the same, but when you hear these stories over and over again, the similarities are remarkable. Today, Candice ...
Episode 18: What are the Reasons for Having Breast Explant Surgery?
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Breast augmentation or breast implant surgery has become a more popular surgical procedure throughout the years for various reasons. While it has many...
Episode 17: What is Breast Explant Surgery?
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Breast explant surgery or breast implant removal is a surgical procedure commonly done for various reasons such as implant issues, breast reconstructi...
Episode 16: What are the Risks of Breast Implant Surgery?
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Although undergoing breast implant surgery has benefits, it also involves short-term and long-term risks like any other surgical procedure. There coul...
Episode 15: Can Breast Implants Cause Neurological Symptoms?
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While breast implants or breast augmentation are generally considered safe and effective, there has been growing concern about their potential link to...
Episode 14: Can Breast Implants Be Removed Safely?
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are instances wherein breast implants may cause some complications. Some women may experience health issues related to breast implants, such as ...
Episode 13: Is There a Link Between Breast Implants and Cancer?
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I can’t emphasize enough the fact that breast implant illness remains to be a topic that’s not often talked about by many, especially in the medic...
Episode 12: How You Can Prevent Breast Implant Illness
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 11: How Do You Know If You Have Breast Implant Illness
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Why I Rarely Use Drains During Breast Explant (Breast Implant Removal) Surgery [Bonus]
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A quick explanation with the scientific basis for why Dr. Whitfield no longer uses drains, outside of certain circumstances. He shares his alternative...
How I Diagnose & Treat SIBO in Breast Explant Patients [Bonus 2]
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is SIBO? Dr. Whitfield explains small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, a common BII symptom, and how he searches for SIBO-related imbalances to e...
Episode 10: Recovery Following Breast Explant Surgery (Breast Implant Removal ) [Part 2]
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 9: Recovery Following Breast Explant Surgery (Breast Implant Removal) [Part 1]
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
Episode 8: Using Fat to Create Beautiful Breasts After Breast Implant Removal (Breast Explant Surgery)
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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-l...
Episode 7: Breast Implant Removal Surgery (Breast Explant Surgery)
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Because there are so many unknowns for women with breast implant illness, Dr. Whitfield’s approach to each and every breast implant removal surgery ...
Episode 6: Your Breast Implant Removal Pre-Op Appointment: What to Expect
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
During the pre-op appointment, you’ll meet with Dr. Whitfield to review the surgical plan, take photos, and discuss medications. Most importantly, D...
Episode 5: Preparing for Breast Implant Removal Surgery
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many women suffering from Breast Implant Illness (BII) have been feeling terrible for a very long time and just want to feel better. Hear how Dr. Whit...
Episode 4: What to Expect from A Breast Implant Illness (BII) Consultation
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A breast implant illness consultation (or discovery session, as we like to call it) with Dr. Rob is an in-depth exploration of symptoms and potential ...
Episode 3: Are Your Breast Implants Making You Sick?
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Women who believe their implants are making them sick report a wide range of symptoms including extreme fatigue, muscle and joint pain, headache, brai...
Episode 2: What the Lab Actually Found On My BII Patient’s Breast Implants
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Rob tells the story of a patient whose labs were normal but her health wasn’t, and how this case led him to analyze implants in a new way (and t...
Episode 1: What I've Learned From 500+ Breast Implant Removals
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Since 2016, more than 500 women suffering from breast implant illness (BII) have asked Dr. Rob for help removing their breast implants. This is the st...