Breast implant illness is starting to gain attention in the medical community. Breast implant illness (BII) is the term used to describe symptoms associated with breast implants and can range from joint pain, skin rashes, hair loss, and headaches to chronic fatigue, anxiety, neurological issues, brain fog and hormone imbalance. In this episode, Cody shares about her own personal story about Breast Implant Illness and her explant surgery a year ago. She has invited the surgeon that she leaned on to guide her on how to prepare to have her breast implants removed and how to set herself up for success after the surgery. His name is Dr. Rob.Robert Whitfield "Dr. Rob" is known as the Breast Implant Expert". He has been a plastic surgeon for 26 years and board-certified for over 16 years. He specializes in Breast Implant Illness (BII), breast implant removal surgery and advanced cosmetic procedures. In addition to his exceptional work as a surgeon, Dr. Rob is a sought-after provider for his Breast Implant Illness Program (HARP). The protocols of HARP help to reduce systemic inflammation and assist patients who are both preparing or recovering from surgery. Dr. Rob's skills dovetail into a perfect balance of art and science and provide hope to scores of women looking to restore their health after BII.Throughout the episode, Cody and Dr. Whitfield dive into how Breast Implant Illness starts in the body, and how it is first detected. They highlight how important it is to take a look into one's own genetics first before making any decision of having implants, especially if the person's genes does not permit it to detoxify huge amounts of toxins, which was the case for Cody.Some of the topics they discuss are:How foreign bodies (implants of any kind) trigger inflammationThings that Make the Body Capable of Handling InflammationHormonal metabolism and estrogen dominanceWays Implants Get ContaminatedExplant Procedures, and why they are neededMinimizing the Inflammatory State during preparation and the explant operation properConnect with Dr. Robert Whitfield:www.BreastImplantIllnessExpert.com Holistic Accelerated Recovery Program @breastimplantillnessexpert on InstagramDid you learn something new today? Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share this episode with all the girls you love. We would appreciate it if you'd also leave us a rating and review on iTunes.You can watch full episodes on YouTube now as well. Like and Subscribe to the It's Hertime Podcast HERE!Want to join our Mixhers Girl community and keep this conversation going? We'd love to hear your thoughts, feelings and experiences! Join us HERE!Join Mixhers email list and be the first to have access to new products and be the girl in the know!Follow Cody and Jess on Instagram:@codyjeansanders@jesstoolson@mixhers