# Breast Implant Illness: 1 in 3 Breast Implants Are Infected (with Dr. Robert Whitfield) Source: https://myersdetox.com/drrobertwhitfield/ Published: 2026-07-09 Summary: EP 652 Breast Implant Illness: 1 in 3 Breast Implants Are Infected (with Dr. Robert Whitfield) Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Subscribe to the Myers Detox Podcast: Apple YouTube Spotify In this episode… I’ve been trying to book this guest for over ten years. Why? Because almost … ### EP 652 # Breast Implant Illness: 1 in 3 Breast Implants Are Infected (with Dr. Robert Whitfield) Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Listen to the episode: https://play.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/41991040/height/192/theme/modern/size/large/thumbnail/yes/custom-color/ffffff/time-start/00:00:00/hide-playlist/yes/download/yes/font-color/000000 ### Subscribe to the Myers Detox Podcast: - [ Apple ](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/myers-detox-podcast/id1021418457) - [ YouTube ](https://www.youtube.com/@WendyMyers) - [ Spotify ](https://open.spotify.com/show/5xBtNTcvQuy2fSdvKPie79) ## In this episode… 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. ### Key discussion points… - 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? [ Read the Transcript From This Episode ](https://myersdetox.com/transcript652/) ### In 2024, we published a large series of PCR tests. We found that 29% of 694 consecutive specimens had bacterial contamination. Dr. Robert Whitfield ![quizz](https://myersdetox.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/quizz-img.jpg) ## How Toxic Are You? [Free Quiz] ### Are heavy metals making you sick? Heavy metal toxicity is often behind digestive issues, systemic infections, stubborn weight gain, brain fog, autoimmune disease, and chronic health conditions. [ Take the FREE Quiz Now! ](https://heavymetalsquiz.com/) ## Watch this Episode on YouTube: ## About Dr. Robert Whitfield Dr. Robert Whitfield, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon recognized for his work with breast implant illness and breast implant–related complications. Based in Austin, he specializes in advanced microsurgical techniques, explant procedures, and complex breast reconstruction. With more than two decades of surgical experience, he has treated thousands of patients seeking clarity around persistent symptoms that may be associated with implant issues. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Whitfield maintains an active education platform aimed at helping both patients and clinicians better understand the risks, options, and decision pathways surrounding implants and explant procedures. 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