Breast Implants Cause Chronic Fatigue & Inflammation!? The CATASTROPHIC Symptoms of Breast Implant Illness (BII) + Holistic Strategies to Make a *Full* Recovery!
Ben Greenfield
Jul 18, 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Recognize diverse symptoms of breast implant illness
Breast implant illness can cause a wide range of systemic symptoms, including brain fog, heart palpitations, migratory joint pain, gut dysfunction, and even sound and light sensitivity.
Enhance post-surgery recovery with advanced lymphatic drainage devices
Post-surgery recovery can be enhanced with lymphatic drainage devices like the Ballancer Pro and Flowpresso, which use low, slow pressure to reduce swelling and inflammation.
Implement SHARP protocol for effective surgery preparation
The SHARP protocol prepares patients for explant surgery by testing genetics, toxicity, and gut health, then using targeted nutrition and detox to lower inflammation beforehand.
Recognize Cutibacterium acnes as a cause of implant illness
The primary bacteria found creating biofilm on implants is Cutibacterium acnes, the same bacteria associated with skin acne, which readily produces a biofilm that chronically activates the immune system.
Understand complexities and costs of explant surgery
Explant surgery is far more complicated and expensive than the initial implant procedure, starting around $20,000 compared to $5,000-$10,000 for implants.
Understand biofilm formation on breast implants for informed decisions
A significant portion of breast implants develop a slimy bacterial shield called a biofilm, with one study finding it in about a third of over 900 consecutive samples.
Consider genetic testing to assess implant safety risks
Before getting implants, you should consider genetic testing, as being a poor detoxifier with suboptimal glutathione or methylation pathways significantly increases the risk of a negative reaction.
Utilize your own stem cells to enhance healing during explant surgery
During explant surgery, a patient's own fat can be processed with a device like the American Cell to harvest their stem cells, which are then used to accelerate healing.
Recognize limitations of standard tests in detecting implant inflammation
Common inflammatory markers like C-reactive protein (CRP) often fail to detect the inflammation caused by implant biofilm, making the condition difficult to diagnose with standard blood work.
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