Breast Implant Illness: Detox & Recovery Explained

29 May 2025 · 1 min
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Robert Whitfield MD explains that breast implant illness is a chronic inflammatory condition to which an implant can contribute variably; causes include infection and environmental/toxic exposures. He advises explantation when appropriate but emphasizes that many patients will need targeted detoxification and careful avoidance of toxins (noting skincare products, glyphosate, phthalates, microplastics, and fungal toxins) and recommends using resources like the Environmental Working Group to choose safer products.

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