This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Robert Whitfield who is a sought-after expert for his treatment of Breast Implant Illness (BII) and for his surgical mastery for breast implant removal and reconstruction. In this episode, Dr. Whitfield tells us how he became interested in BII, the common symptoms seen with BII, modalities he uses to help with recovery when removing implants, and more! Dr. Whitfield hopes to inspire women to advocate for their own health by sharing his knowledge and expertise on BII. I think you'll truly enjoy how down to earth he is!You can hear about Dr. Emily Gutierrez's experience in Episode 309:  https://kite.link/emily-gutierrez-breast-implant-illnessKEY TAKEAWAYS:Why is BII such an issue? Results seen in culture swabs What are common BII symptoms? Popularity of implants What is the lifespan of implants? Is there a proper way to remove implants? How do genetics and environmental exposures affect women with breast implants? What does recovery look like when having implants removed? Modalities Dr. Whitfield uses to speed up recovery What do you need to be aware of if you use a sauna and have implants? ABOUT GUEST:Dr. Robert Whitfield is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 26 years of experience. He specializes in breast implant removal surgery, breast implant illness and advanced cosmetic procedures. He was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, and received his medical degree from the University of Las Vegas School of Medicine. He then completed six years of surgical training, including a plastic surgery residency at Indiana University Medical Center.  After his residency, Dr. Rob relocated to Austin, Texas, where he has become renowned for his cosmetic expertise. He is committed to staying at the forefront of his field and regularly attends conferences and courses to keep up to date on the latest techniques and technologies in plastic surgery. He is also a sought-after provider for his Holistic Accelerated Recovery Program (HARP), which helps patients prepare and recover from surgical procedures by lowering systemic inflammation.WHERE TO FIND:Website: https://www.drrobertwhitfield.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrobwhitfield/?hl=en & https://www.instagram.com/breastimplantillnessexpert/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrRobertWhitfield/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@breastimplantillnessexpertWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/links