Breast Implants Are Making Women Sick—Here's What's Happening | Dr. Jonathan Kanevsky

The podcast explores the potential dangers of breast implants, particularly the phenomenon of breast implant illness (BII), where women experience a range of autoimmune-like symptoms. Dr. Jonathan Kanevsky, a plastic surgeon, shares his journey from performing breast augmentations to advocating for safer alternatives like fat grafting. He highlights that women are often gaslighted by the medical community regarding implant-related symptoms, which are dismissed or misdiagnosed. Dr. Kanevsky discusses the risks associated with breast implants, including capsular contracture, BIA-ALCL (a rare cancer), and the more common but harder-to-diagnose BII. He also introduces innovative fat transfer techniques, including AlloClay, and the concept of surgery as a ceremony, emphasizing the importance of psychological support, a mindful surgical environment, and post-operative bodywork for holistic healing.