# S13 EP28: Fat Grafting and Explant Surgery Explained by Dr. Jon Kanevsky

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Podcast: [The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-thick-thighs-save-lives-podcast-461678)
Published: 2026-05-26T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ttsl/episodes/S13-EP28-Fat-Grafting-and-Explant-Surgery-Explained-by-Dr--Jon-Kanevsky-e3jsejk
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Duration seconds: 3248

## Resource

Do you have or know someone with breast implants? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Jonathan Kanevsky shares why he walked away from traditional implant surgery, the complications he was seeing in patients, and how his work focuses on helping women restore their health, confidence, and natural shape through explant procedures and fat transfer techniques. We also dive into: The complication rates associated with implants The emotional and psychological side of cosmetic surgery “Surgery as ceremony” and preparing the mind for transformation The impact of filters, AI beauty standards, and social media on body image Why more women are choosing smaller, more natural results How fat grafting works and who it may be right for This conversation is nuanced, compassionate, informative, and incredibly empowering for women navigating difficult decisions about their bodies and health. Join us. Links: Www.auraaesthetica.com https://www.instagram.com/drjon.k/ breastimplantillness.org Breast Implant Safety Alliance: https://bisanonprofit.org/ Candice Barley: https://www.instagram.com/candicebarley/ Treasured Chest by Andi Lew (00:01:00) Dr. Jon Kanevsky explains explant surgery & fat grafting (00:03:20) The truth about breast implant complications (00:06:30) Breast implant illness, capsular contracture & cancer risks (00:09:50) How fat grafting augmentation actually works (00:14:15) Recovery differences: implants vs fat transfer (00:17:00) Breast cancer reconstruction without implants (00:22:09) Cosmetic surgery red flags & body dysmorphia (00:26:04) “Surgery as ceremony” & the psychology of cosmetic procedures (00:30:24) Social media, filters & impossible beauty standards (00:41:59) A powerful explant patient transformation story (00:51:04) Resources and where to f…

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