Mark Hyman, MD

Breast Implants Are Making Women Sick—Here's What's Happening

Are your unexplained autoimmune symptoms, chronic fatigue, or brain fog actually Breast Implant Illness (BII)? Dr. Mark Hyman and board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jonathan Kanevsky reveal the shocking truth about silicone toxicity, the explant surgery journey, and the safest natural alternatives available today for womens health. For decades, women experiencing mysterious autoimmune symptoms, chronic fatigue, and joint pain have been told it’s all in their heads. In reality, thousands are suffering from Breast Implant Illness (BII) or systemic responses to silicone toxicity. In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Mark Hyman sits down with Dr. Jonathan Kanevsky, a trailblazing board-certified plastic surgeon, to unpack the undeniable link between breast implants and chronic inflammation. We explore the doctor gaslighting surrounding implant complications, including capsular contracture and BIA-ALCL, and why the medical community must pivot away from foreign petrochemical objects in the body. If you are currently navigating an explant journey, suffering from an undiagnosed autoimmune disease, or simply researching breast augmentation alternatives, this deep dive provides the ultimate functional medicine approach to recovery. Dr. Kanevsky breaks down the exact explant surgery process, explaining when capsule removal is necessary and how holistic detoxification protocols can reverse severe symptoms. This video is a must-watch for anyone searching for the root cause of their unexplained health issues and seeking actionable, science-backed steps to reclaim their wellness with gaslighting explained. Beyond removal, we explore the future of aesthetic medicine. Discover safe, natural alternatives like fat grafting breast augmentation, cutting-edge stem cell technology, and Alloclay. Finally, Dr. Kanevsky introduces his transformative "surgery as a ceremony" protocol—a revolutionary approach combining ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, red light therapy, healing peptides, and lymphatic drainage to heal the mind and body simultaneously #BreastImplantIllness #ExplantJourney #FunctionalMedicine #HolisticHealth #FatGrafting View Show Notes From This Episode https://drhyman.com/blogs/content/podcast-ep1129 Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Maui Nui, Pique, Perfect Amino, BIOptimizers, Korrus and Made In Cookware. Go to mauinuivenison.com/hyman to claim your free 6-pack of their Wild Axis Venison Jerky Sticks. Secure 20% off your order plus a free starter kit at piquelife.com/hyman. Go to bodyhealth.com and use code HYMAN20 to get 20% off your first order. Head to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use promo code HYMAN at checkout to save 15%. Visit Korrus.com/DrHyman for 15% off their newest product OIO Sphere with code HYMANSPHERE15. Visit MadeInCookware.com and use code HYMAN10 for 10% off your order. (0:00) Introduction, foreign objects in the body, and Dr. Jonathan Kanevsky (1:31) Call to subscribe and support the podcast (1:44) Medical perspectives and ethical concerns in plastic surgery (4:10) Early research on implant-associated cancer (5:37) Symptoms, diagnosis, and complications of breast implant illness (9:05) Chemical composition of implants and health effects (12:09) Benefits and research on explant surgery (17:04) Toxins, health impact, and current medical recognition (19:25) Current options for women with breast implants (20:39) Fat grafting as a natural alternative: history, techniques, and benefits (27:06) Risks, complications, and future technologies in fat grafting (30:11) FDA regulations and advances in breast implant technology (33:34) Growing, banking, and storing fat cells (36:34) Psychological aspects of removing breast implants (42:31) Surgery as ceremony and the role of music (49:46) Post-surgery recovery: techniques, diet, and supplements (52:14) Impact of overall health and pre-surgery strategies (56:38) Future of surgery-specific diets and integrated care (57:58) Dangers, advancements, and resources for breast implant technology (58:25) Where to find Dr. Jonathan Kanevsky and book info (59:12) Closing remarks and teaser for next episode