Dr. Rob Whitfield: Everything You Need To Know About Breast Explants & Breast Implant Illness (BII)

In this insightful episode of The Art of Being Well, I sit down with Dr. Robert Whitfield, a renowned plastic surgeon specializing in breast implant illness (BII) and holistic recovery. With a career spanning over 25 years, Dr. Whitfield has shifted from traditional surgical practices to focus on the systemic issues surrounding BII and personalized health care. We explore the symptoms of breast implant illness, discuss the ongoing controversy in the plastic surgery community, and examine the connection between mold toxicity and implants. Dr. Whitfield also breaks down his Strategic Holistic Accelerated Recovery Program (SHARP), a comprehensive approach that integrates genetic evaluations, personalized treatment plans, and therapies such as Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Red Light Therapy. If you're curious about the latest advancements in managing breast implant illness or looking for practical advice on holistic recovery, this episode offers valuable insights from a true expert in the field. Join us for a deep dive into the future of plastic surgery and wellness.

Dr. Robert Whitfield is a distinguished, board-certified plastic surgeon with over 25 years of experience, specializing in microsurgery, oncology, and breast implant removal surgery. Born in Las Vegas, he earned his medical degree from the University of Las Vegas School of Medicine, followed by surgical training and a plastic surgery residency at Indiana University Medical Center. After a microsurgery fellowship in Nevada, he practiced and taught at the Medical College of Wisconsin for seven years. In 2012, he relocated to Austin, gaining renown for his cosmetic expertise and pioneering the Strategic Holistic Accelerated Recovery Program (SHARP). SHARP addresses systemic inflammation and promotes recovery through genetic evaluations, personalized treatment plans, functional testing, and healing modalities like lymphatic massage, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), and Red Light Therapy. Committed to staying at the forefront of his field, Dr. Whitfield regularly attends conferences on the latest techniques and technologies. Outside work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, hiking, and reading non-fiction books.

For more information about Dr. Whitfield's practice, you can visit Dr. Robert Whitfield

For more details about SHARP, you can visit Dr. Robert Whitfield's SHARP page

A few of my favorite things we cover in this episode: 

• Dr. Whitfield's journey into treating breast implant illness (BII) after a distinguished career in conventional medicine.
• Understanding breast implant illness (BII) and its common symptoms.
• The current state of BII in the plastic surgery community: Is it still controversial, or is there progress being made?
• Exploring which types of implants may be less likely to develop biofilms or contaminants for those considering implants.
• The impact of infrared saunas on breast implants: Can it cause leaching, and is it problematic?
• Current trends in breast implant procedures: Are the numbers increasing, decreasing, or staying the same nationally?
• Clinical connections between mold toxicity, mycotoxins, and breast implants.
• How BII is diagnosed and treated: Is there a specific test for breast implant illness?

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Dr. Will Cole