Truth About Breast Implant Illness, Explant Surgery, & How To Listen To Your Body - Candice Barley

[@MonicaRoman]

I make explant content and I cannot tell you HOW MANY WOMAN reach out to me in comments and DM’s telling me how sick they are, all the symptoms they are suffering from, and how their lives have been affected. It’s horrible what they can do to you and removing them was the BEST thing I’ve ever done! ❤

[@sannayoo]

Idk how to feel about this… as a breast cancer survivor that has gotten reconstructive surgery… this is giving me a lot of anxiety.

[@nancyglezhdez]

It’s real though and something to keep in your back pocket .

[@lil193]

If you are not having any problems don't stress yourself about it! There is a theory linking having symptoms of BII with people that have a likeliness/tend to experience autoimmune reaction of their body to things in general. At least I think I heard/read of that. Maybe research it, could give you a bit of peace of mind it does not have to happen to you or is just a matter of time.

[@Masshole4life]

I had mine taken out and I’m flat as a board. I hate it. 🫤

[@VeganKatieFaye]

So many women are choosing to explant to flat, you’re not alone!❤

[@Vickiesix]

Same here. If I explant I have nothing left after mastectomy at 40yrs old. But I knew going into reconstruction that if it doesn't work out for whatever reason, I'll go flat. I'll wear prosthetics on the outside, instead of the inside.

[@virgopotens226]

Last week, i started to listen and I have seem myself in this with the diseased left and right. And now i am on the process to find out to get this implants out, you have no idea how blessed to have heard this and found out the root cause of my conditions.

[@ht8259]

Same here except I have a chin implant. I’m so sad the Dr said it’s too risky for me to have capsule removed bc of nerve damage…. I pray your explant goes perfect & health restored. Amen!

[@karamarler7756]

Great interview! I’m explanting this week! I cannot wait to have my health and life back.

[@Carorawoodlands]

Elizabeth Taylor had many health issues no dr’s understood and told her it was in her head.. she suffered a lot in her adult life with chronic pain etc.. She had implants..

[@shannon9913]

I think the same thing happened to Anna Nicole Smith. She was on heavy meds, I think she had chronic pain from BII and didn’t know (wouldn’t have known)

[@RobynWagoner-rp9tu]

I am so glad I got my implants out. I had back and neck pain that is now gone! It was difficult sleeping because they were so big with the implants. I was bullied as a kid for being flat chested and a boyfriend suggested I get breast implants so I got them. I am so glad they are out and now I have no back and neck pain. I feel like myself again. I am a stronger person now through this journey. I know I made thr right decision and if someone doesn't like the way I look I don't care!

[@DaniShugs]

Yep, I had the gummy bear implants too. Got them out after 6 years. They were a “reasonable” size but still made me sick. Awesome interview. Subscribed!

[@lynskiblinski4384]

Checked out a study from Canada it was very truthful of what implants do. 3 out of 4 got very very sick mostly autoimmune. Its not worth losing your health or your life.

[@natgoaway3101]

Where did you find it? Try to find as much research as possible right now.

[@cherylzaccone9685]

It's not life threatening, it's just awful to live with the pain. If I had any idea what I would be going through after they have been in 17 years, I would have just gotten a lift as that is all I needed. It was not even an option brought up by the plastic surgeon at the time in 2007. Now I'm getting them removed and another lift and pray it stops this awful pain I have been going through for years.

[@jenniferlabrum2277]

I got mine out a year ago and feel so much better!

[@Cheryeleah]

3 years post explant and no regrets ❤❤

[@Masshole4life]

I had mine removed and I don’t feel any different

[@jenniferlabrum2277]

@@Masshole4life I think a lot of mine was just piece of mind!

[@deen.6635]

What kind of explant did you go with? That’s my biggest issue right now. I’m overwhelmed from which road to take. The en bloc, the total, etc. Finding the right experienced doctor, navigating the costs, etc. so looking for what ppl have had most luck in when ridding themselves of symptoms, tnx

[@jenniferlabrum2277]

@@deen.6635 I went with an en bloc because it seemed like the safest option to me. There are some really good places to find info. I like Diane Kazer. I'm pretty sure she has a recommended doctor list as well. Good luck!!

[@amandasabatini1244]

Wow! Your story is almost identical to mine. I am 42 and in the process of looking for a surgeon to remove my implants. I was in the ER yesterday because my body was vibrating profusely and it felt like pins and needles throughout my body. I also have this mucus that I've been coughing up for a while now and have discovered that it is a Biofilm, which stores bacteria viruses and chemicals. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@carolinenethercott8287]

I’m looking to ex plant

[@annam8243]

Jeez .. Hope you’re better now! 😮❤

[@cherylzaccone9685]

Ladies, my biggest mistake when I got implants in 2007 is that I just wanted them full and lifted - but it was the implant rage at the time and my surgeon ( who shame on me I had little information to research) did the lift with saline implants and guess what they were still droopy, I hated them. And now I have been suffering with the BII symptoms that i just learned about 2 years ago. I am getting them removed in a month and a LIFT, thankfully I have enough mass left for the lift. If you want you breasts perky, especially if you are on the larger side and they sagged due to childbirth - JUST get a LIFT no need to put an implant in. But if you are just too small, there are no risks of implants if you don't have a background of IBS, auto immune or Fibromyalgia (which I do 2 of these in my family). I have a friend in her late 60's who had them put in and 10 years later had them removed and but new ones in, no problems. IS BII a thing, yes but again, talk to your surgeon to see if will be rght for you xoxo

[@TheStarkTeamRealEstate]

Great podcast, thanks for sharing. I really resonated with you when you said it lowers your vibration in a sense because it blocks your heart chakra, I have been feeling that way. I also resonated when you said you essentially put it away- you didn’t want to think about it or that implants were the cause of issues, so you just blocked it out. I’ve been doing that for 5 years…I scheduled my explant surgery and am definitely looking forward to my new chapter.

[@nicolebeck1269]

I had my first set of saline at 20 yrs old. Those pop sometime just for no reason. Thats too young. I’ve had them changed 4 xs by now. In silicone now of course. I’ve asked every time about explant. But the surgeons say your breasts will look terrible. I’ve seen a lot of explant cases lately where the breasts look really good.

[@leafymeerkat9]

So I have 1 implant on my right side because I have a condition called Poland Syndrome (it’s pretty rare) Most plastic surgeons are pretty familiar with this condition. I was 14 when I got my first implant. I’m about to have my 4th surgery because I’ve had so many issues, I am now 23. Almost 9 years of implants and I’m about to have my 4th implant. In the last 4 years or so I started having a bunch of illness related issues but after I got my current implant in Aug of 2022, march of 2023 I started really going downhill. I found 2 weeks ago I’m having issues with my implant again so thats why I’m having my 4th breast implant surgery next Thursday. I want matching breasts (I was only born with one due to the condition) but I don’t know if it’s making me sick as I just recently learned they can make you ill. My situation is very different than most because if I have my implant removed, I only have 1 breast and that makes swim suits, bras and even tank tops so difficult. I also got my first implant pretty young and about 6 months after my first surgery, I started having some issues but didn’t relate it to my implant at all. Crazy if it is the cause. Just wanted to share a little bit of my story lol

[@yourneighborhoodmoonfaery]

Firstly I wanna say I'm sorry you were dealt those cards as a young child, 2nd sadly it is very likely your health struggles could be related to the implant....3rd I can't begin to imagine having to choose implant or 1 b00b/uneven chest and all the clothing struggles you have to go thru with that, and im not sure if its even a viable option for you but maybe have them remove the 1? I know I know that sounds CRAZY and I'm sure it be a HUGE trauma to tackle but if it avoids medical illness and lifelong struggles from the implant...maybe it's worth it? 🤷🏻‍♀️ Sending you lots of love❤

[@leafymeerkat9]

@@yourneighborhoodmoonfaery thank you so much💜💜💜

[@KatieBSewCrafty]

In all fairness, I have the “shelf” from my natural breasts (have never had implants). I think it comes from breast size, whether natural or implants. That being said, I’m so glad women are speaking up about their experiences with breast implants. It will never be accepted widely in the medical community until it is so loudly spoken about that they have to listen.

[@rachaelyoung6000]

Valuable and powerful ; saved me to be honest , I’m in for a lift December 🙏

[@lisanelson7284]

I have never been more excited to remove mine. I have had a constant dripping nose since days after surgery. I wake with swollen puffy eyes and dark circles that have surfaced after 10yrs, I get swollen tender lymph nodes in my arm pits and have had ultrasound to verify they are not cancerous. And the swollenness of my body n weight gain and I'm like the video I do everything right constant and am struggling. This was a very informative video

[@emmby6392]

god the story about how the woman got borderline leprosy from her breast implants made me so sick. I have always been against breast implants as a self love angle but my god idk how any woman would get these now after knowing about how serious breast implants can be. 😢 love yourself and your body before getting yourself chronically sick!!

[@marthafernandez954]

Very informative video. Thank you for sharing it.

[@lukuma79]

How all of the celebrities still have their breast implants, especially the ones who had been through cancer…??

[@tkatrich3]

I think it's probably the case that maybe like 90% are fine and 10% have horrific complications.

[@lukuma79]

@@tkatrich3 what I mean is done had cancer after breast implants and still kept their implants..

[@samiam2088]

These stories always made me afraid to consider breast implants. I’m incredibly flat, but if I ended up with breasts I hated after a surgery, I would feel absolutely mutilated.

[@kendrakolker2065]

I use to be flat now I'm a D and they came in at 30. When I graduated highschool I asked for implants stupid I know but I'm so glad I didn't get them because I already have health issues.

[@samiam2088]

@@kendrakolker2065 I’m 35, I think I am in my final form, lols.

[@sweetaugust91]

I want boobs too! My post breastfeeding boobs are deflated and small. I’m a full A/ small B cup and I would love nice boobies but afraid of implants now. I’m 32 😪

[@alitheah]

@@sweetaugust91there’s fat transfer. I just explicated.

[@acdcmiami]

Id like to hear how implants negatively affect the body.

[@MegaTelenovela]

I wonder if filler causes any damage in the long run on peoples faces.

[@lAENATHENINJA]

It does. It migrates, never truly dissolved, and permanently stretches the skin if overfilled

[@kayleecanz]

Is BII only associated with textured implants?

[@shelly7269]

No

[@yisettorres7094]

Could someone recommend the exact genetic test, please?

[@morgannelson5138]

I know I have thyroid issues but my doctors won’t listen I have eye issues , dry mouth, dry gritty skin , my eyes are sticky and filmy, my arm pits stink, I’m so thirsty!Im also so smelly!!! I also can’t get up out of bed my palpatations are so bad. I have no credit but I do have a down payment. I also have a GoFundMe set up to get surgery, but I will be doing explant I HAVE TOO. My body is giving up, but I recommend all women to not get implants it’s not worth it . And honestly I wish I could take them back . I miss my hair and eyes and the brightness of my life.

[@francesselema6860]

Me too, did u remove it, I’m planning on removing mine I’m going crazy especially at night 😢

[@ellensilva9720]

As a men, he doesn’t understand what is like to have other people control you, your body, and decide everything about you, whether you want it or not. Sounds about right. I recognize his empathy… but damn, men have no idea what is like to be a woman. Life is completely different for them. Can we talk about all the procedures women have to undertake with no anesthesia??? Where anything that is made for men and to men, they do everything to make them comfortable and okay. People don’t talk about endometriosis enough, and so many women that experienced excruciating period pain bc of it just had to hear “that’s just how it is”. The world has done and still does us so bad. Ugh

[@Lah341]

I’ve been insecure about my breasts since I was a child. I’m a 32 DDD but they don’t look that way at all unless in a bra because they are so saggy. When I was 14 my ex recorded me doing things w/ him in secret and sent it to people in our very small school (one of which was my best friend’s little brother…who i was babysitting at the time) I didn’t even know about it until her brother said to me “I just want to let you know that he’s sending this around and telling people you have weird looking boobs” I have NEVER gotten over that (He did this as revenge after I broke up with him for cheating on me so I told him I’d have him arrested b/c he was 18 and I was a minor. Older me wishes I actually did)

[@Ariel-Like.The.Mermaid]

Not 10 minutes in and I'm perplexed 😱😢🤯🤬👿👹👻 7:23

[@jajabinx879]

He is a lovely husband ❤

[@ct5274]

The same woman who are complaining about their implants. I hope you are removing your fillers from your cheeks, botox as well. BTW alcohol and drugs are just as bad for you so maybe stop with that as well.

[@candi9671]

Good info for women, but they also need to know it does not happen to all women who have had implants.

[@jennifermarquez6047]

But many of the ones it does happen to feel like they’re dying.

[@ashleychung8934]

Thank you!! Complications in general are still the exception and not the rule.

[@karamarler7756]

They mention this in the interview.

[@MaxLynn0202]

Many women have symptoms and don't even know they have BII. Many women don't even make that connection.

[@deen.6635]

I wanted a C. I woke to basically DD. Their reason: They were supposed to do a breast lift on one side. Instead of lift, they decided to just fill me more so no lift would be necessary. I didn’t get refund for lift portion either. I had gotten a great combo deal, so I didn’t push for any money back. I accepted the bigger boobs and went on with life, what else could I do. I had no idea so many women go in wanting one size and coming back with another. They really do whatever they want when ur under the knife. 😳

[@FrancineChau]

Great story. But idk anyone that woke up with a total diff size they asked for lol. Idk how that would even be legal lol.

[@deen.6635]

I did. Wanted C and a lift. I woke to dd and no lift. They decided filling more would negate the need of lift. I was 25 so just thought surgeon knew what was best and moved on. So it def happens.

[@yisettorres7094]

If you go for a lift and augmentation, the doctor decides on the size that will work best for you, you can not choose the final result

[@ericachitwood2465]

Ladies we will never know 4 sure. Two things: 1) we know how we feel 2) implants are foreign and your body walls them off with capaules. I think sometimes we go down rabbit holes. It doesn't matter. Im big about knowing everything. Sometimes we just dont know but we do not what we feel.

[@acdcmiami]

I would never go under the knife for vanity. Im glad i never did.

[@rubysfastfitness8740]

Great interview but the profanity is not necessary

[@ht8259]

I agree

[@ChristinaDennisOfficial]

I have the largest channel on KZbin that solely covers BiI and explant surgery. Thank you for covering this topic!!! #sizehappy @sizehappy