April 03, 2025

Episode 110: Uncovering the Health Risks of Breast Implants with Dr. Monisha Bhanote

29 minutes

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Show Highlights:

Importance of pathology in diagnosing health implications related to breast implants

Experiences and practices in oncologic reconstruction and tissue sample examination

Immune response to foreign bodies, particularly silicone from breast implants

Chronic inflammation and its effects on health and diagnosis

Risks associated with breast implants including infections and rare cancers like ALCL

The significance of comprehensive patient medical history in treatment and diagnosis

Cellular changes and responses to implants, including the formation of fibrous tissue

The role of detoxification in promoting overall health and managing symptoms

Challenges in imaging and diagnosing issues in patients with implants

A need for patient education and awareness regarding the risks and benefits of cosmetic procedures

Bio: Dr. Bhanote

Dr. Monisha Bhanote, MD, FCAP, ABOIM, is a bestselling author of The Anatomy of Wellbeing

and a distinguished authority in plant-based gut health, cellular health, and longevity. With

quintuple medical board certifications, she leads in integrative medicine, functional culinary

medicine, cytopathology, and anatomic/clinical pathology. As the founder of WELLKULÅ, she

merges ancient wisdom with mind-body science to forge a transformative path toward optimal

health and longevity.

Dr. Bhanote is a graduate of NYU Winthrop University Hospital, Cornell, and the Andrew Weil

Center for Integrative Medicine. She is featured in Shape, Reader's Digest, and Martha Stewart

Living and shares her insights globally through DrBhanote.com. Serving on various clinical

advisory boards, her profound interest in the nexus of nutrition and the microbiome, cellular

health, and mindfulness practices underscores her commitment to revolutionizing wellbeing.

She empowers individuals with sustainable, science-backed lifestyle changes that highlight the

role of cellular health and nutrition in extending healthspan and vitality.

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