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

Candice Barley is an actress, documentary photographer, and patient advocate for women with breast implant illness. In 2017, she became extremely ill and was diagnosed with an unexplained liver disease. Candice's health continued to decline as she developed full-body tremors and multiple symptoms of chronic inflammation. After doing personal research on the causes of her health problems, Candice decided to have her breast implants removed in June of 2018. Within eight weeks, her liver disease and tremors began to resolve. Today, we're sitting down with Candice to discuss all things breast implant illness. She tells us her story and the stories of countless other women who have had unexplained illnesses that were healed after explant surgery, and gives us the signs of breast implant illness. We also dive into why it's important to do your own research and how the plastic surgery industry can be dishonest. Lastly, she gives tips on how to deal with unsupportive partners and how to be a supportive partner when it comes to implant removal.
✨ Chapters:
[00:00] Introduction of Candice Barley, an actress and advocate for women with breast implant illness
[01:53] Candice shares her journey with breast implants and the health issues she experienced
[08:26] Candice describes severe hormonal issues and other health problems caused by breast implants
[09:44] Candice's journey to finding answers and getting an explant surgery
[22:18] the lack of acknowledgement and understanding of breast implant illness
[26:31] the impact of inflammation in breast implant illness
[27:43] the immediate health improvements after explant surgery
[29:02] Impact of Implants on Health and Transformation After Explant
[31:29] long-term implications and lack of informed consent regarding breast implants
[33:27] the impact of breast implants on appearance and partners' perspectives
[38:49] supporting patients and partners in exploring explant surgery
[40:25] the transformative effect of explant surgery
[47:00] the debate around removing the capsule during explant surgery
[51:57] Thyroid issues and the role of inflammation
[53:13] detoxification process after explant surgery and the role of genetic testing
[58:55] Different types of breast lifts and the concept of fluffing after explant surgery
[1:02:23] Contacting Candice Barley for questions and finding Dr. Whitfield's work
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  • @MonicaRoman
    @MonicaRoman8 ай бұрын

    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! ❤

  • @PossibilityWorker

    @PossibilityWorker

    4 ай бұрын

    I've just come away from explant surgery after a steep decline due to BII. My doctors acknowledged this, but said it still hasn't reached the level of a diagnosis, so no resources beyond the original breast cancer I had. My new allergist has said that they saw the same symptoms in another implant/explant case (not breasts), where most symptoms disappear right after surgery. As I'm seeing your video, it says 5 years later. I'm wondering if you and anyone else who has suffered would like to get a petition going (or at least a barrage of letters to our Congress Representatives) to change The Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 (WHCRA), a federal law that provides protections to patients who choose to have breast reconstruction in connection with a mastectomy, and at least make it a law to have this warning to all silicone (or other affected) implants into the future?! We should be testifying for Congress so they are getting the message! It does not matter the Party we are or that Congress is - if they want happy, healthy Americans that pay taxes and are productive people in our society, they should care about this.

  • @sannayoo
    @sannayoo8 ай бұрын

    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

    @nancyglezhdez

    6 ай бұрын

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

  • @lil193

    @lil193

    6 ай бұрын

    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

    @Masshole4life

    5 ай бұрын

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

  • @VeganKatieFaye

    @VeganKatieFaye

    4 ай бұрын

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

  • @Vickiesix

    @Vickiesix

    4 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @Carorawoodlands
    @Carorawoodlands8 ай бұрын

    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..

  • @jenniferlabrum2277
    @jenniferlabrum22778 ай бұрын

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

  • @Cheryeleah

    @Cheryeleah

    7 ай бұрын

    3 years post explant and no regrets ❤❤

  • @Masshole4life

    @Masshole4life

    5 ай бұрын

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

  • @jenniferlabrum2277

    @jenniferlabrum2277

    5 ай бұрын

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

  • @lynskiblinski4384
    @lynskiblinski43846 ай бұрын

    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

    @natgoaway3101

    2 ай бұрын

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

  • @DaniShugs
    @DaniShugs6 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @leafymeerkat7774
    @leafymeerkat77746 ай бұрын

    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

    @yourneighborhoodmoonfaery

    6 ай бұрын

    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❤

  • @leafymeerkat7774

    @leafymeerkat7774

    6 ай бұрын

    @@yourneighborhoodmoonfaery thank you so much💜💜💜

  • @emmby6392
    @emmby63926 ай бұрын

    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!!

  • @amandasabatini1244
    @amandasabatini12444 ай бұрын

    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

    @carolinenethercott8287

    3 ай бұрын

    I’m looking to ex plant

  • @TheStarkTeamRealEstate
    @TheStarkTeamRealEstate5 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @lukuma79
    @lukuma798 ай бұрын

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

  • @tkatrich3

    @tkatrich3

    6 ай бұрын

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

  • @lukuma79

    @lukuma79

    6 ай бұрын

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

  • @samiam2088
    @samiam20886 ай бұрын

    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

    @kendrakolker2065

    6 ай бұрын

    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

    @samiam2088

    6 ай бұрын

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

  • @sweetaugust91

    @sweetaugust91

    4 ай бұрын

    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

    @alitheah

    23 күн бұрын

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

  • @PossibilityWorker
    @PossibilityWorker4 ай бұрын

    I've just come away from explant surgery after a steep decline due to BII. My doctors acknowledged this, but said it still hasn't reached the level of a diagnosis, so no resources beyond the original breast cancer I had. My new allergist has said that they saw the same symptoms in another implant/explant case (not breasts), where most symptoms disappear right after surgery. As I'm seeing your video, it says 5 years later. I'm wondering if you and anyone else who has suffered would like to get a petition going (or at least a barrage of letters to our Congress Representatives) to change The Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 (WHCRA), a federal law that provides protections to patients who choose to have breast reconstruction in connection with a mastectomy, and at least make it a law to have this warning to all silicone (or other affected) implants into the future?! We should be testifying for Congress so they are getting the message! It does not matter the Party we are or that Congress is - if they want happy, healthy Americans that pay taxes and are productive people in our society, they should care about this.

  • @KatieBSewCrafty
    @KatieBSewCrafty6 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @lisanelson7284
    @lisanelson72845 ай бұрын

    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

  • @nicolebeck1269
    @nicolebeck12694 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @RobynWagoner-rp9tu
    @RobynWagoner-rp9tu6 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @acdcmiami
    @acdcmiami6 ай бұрын

    Id like to hear how implants negatively affect the body.

  • @MegaTelenovela
    @MegaTelenovela6 ай бұрын

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

  • @lAENATHENINJA

    @lAENATHENINJA

    6 ай бұрын

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

  • @Ariel-Like.The.Mermaid
    @Ariel-Like.The.Mermaid6 ай бұрын

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

  • @Lah341
    @Lah3413 ай бұрын

    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)

  • @kayleecanz
    @kayleecanz5 ай бұрын

    Is BII only associated with textured implants?

  • @shelly7269

    @shelly7269

    13 күн бұрын

    No

  • @morgannelson5138
    @morgannelson51386 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @ellensilva9720
    @ellensilva97206 ай бұрын

    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

  • @ourfather7
    @ourfather78 ай бұрын

    Im a 50 yr old mom in Calif is there any fund raising or group help for me? I dont want to suffer anymore and we should start helping our sisters,

  • @Cheryeleah

    @Cheryeleah

    7 ай бұрын

    I'd encourage you to join Nicoles breast implant illness group ❤

  • @Cheryeleah

    @Cheryeleah

    7 ай бұрын

    On Facebook

  • @candi9671
    @candi96715 ай бұрын

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

  • @jennifermarquez6047

    @jennifermarquez6047

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @FrancineChau
    @FrancineChau3 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @ct5274
    @ct52743 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @ericachitwood2465
    @ericachitwood24654 ай бұрын

    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
    @acdcmiami6 ай бұрын

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

  • @SizeHappy
    @SizeHappy3 ай бұрын

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

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