# Breast Implant Illness: 1 in 3 Breast Implants Are Infected (with Dr. Robert Whitfield)

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Podcast: [Myers Detox Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/myers-detox-podcast-4348)
Published: 2026-07-09T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

I've been trying to book this guest for over ten years. Why? Because almost no one in medicine is willing to talk honestly about what's actually happening inside breast implants, including bacteria, biofilm, and the heavy metals leaching into your body. I finally sat down with Dr. Robert Whitfield, one of the few surgeons in the country specializing in breast implant illness and explant surgery. We explore a 2024 study he published showing nearly 30% of implant capsules tested positive for bacterial contamination, why he removes the entire capsule during explant, and which heavy metals show up most often. He also talks about potential issues with infrared saunas if you still have implants, and how patients can experience dramatic symptom relief after explant surgery and removal of the capsule tissue. If you have implants or are simply implant-curious, tune in and learn what your plastic surgeon likely isn't telling you. "In 2024, we published a large series of PCR tests. We found that 29% of 694 consecutive specimens had bacterial contamination." ~ Dr. Robert Whitfield In This Episode: - Dr. Whitfield's reconstructive surgery background - How bacteria attach to implants - What is breast implant illness? - What toxins are in breast implants? - Common symptoms of breast implant illness - Should you use a sauna with implants? - Current understanding of implant safety in the medical community - Patient recovery stories after removing implants - How to prepare for explant surgery - Do all implants leak heavy metals? Products & Resources Mentioned: Educational Resources on Breast Implants: Explore additional information, study results, and podcasts on breast implants, or book a consultation call with Dr. Robert Whitfield at https://www.drrobertwhitfield.com/ Join Dr. Whitfie…

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