EP 111: Karissa Pukas on Breast Implant Illness and loving her body after explant

On EP 110 of The Thinkergirls Pod Channel, Stacey June and Kristie Mercer creators of some of the most successful female podcasts and content in Australia chat with Beauty, Fashion and Lifestyle Vlogger Karissa Pukas about her struggle with Breast Implant Illness.

7:20 - Karissa’s breast implant story; why did she get them removed?

8:43 - Karissa started showing symptoms of BII about 6 months after the surgery.

11:12 - What was the breaking point where Karissa realised her breast implants were to blame?

13:58 - There is no long term study in how breast implants affect women . 14:09 - The newest products are the worst product as they have not been tested.

22:55 - What exactly is BII (Breast Implant Illness)?

26:54 – What is involved in the removal?

29:21 - Karissa’s symptoms have disappeared since the ex-plant and is now more happy and comfortable in her body than she ever has been.

Oldie EP - Karissa Pukas Joins Thinkergirl: The Podcast

Karissa’s video about BII: The Truth About Breast Implants

Karissa’s video about not feeling ok (pre-diagnosis): Getting Really Personal // Food Sensitivity + Hormones

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Links to check out - provided by Karissa:

Silicone implants and lymphoma: The role of inflammation: https://bit.ly/2NIpuz2

Heavy Metals & Chemicals used in Breast Implants (Derived from individual manufacturers + specific implant’s FDA Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data (SSED)- https://bit.ly/2v7eyn9

Silicone is a biologically active and toxic substance: http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/Women/BreastImplants

Dr H Jae Chun Facebook Live video speaking about impermeability of implants - https://www.facebook.com/explantsurgery/videos/1949518562007088/

Statistics on Implants rupturing: https://youtu.be/V9EngrFPxp0?t=8m

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