Episode #92: Breast Implant Illness with Dr. Lu-Jean Feng, MD

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about breast implant illness and the potential role of breast implants in many chronic health challenges. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Lu-Jean Feng. Lu-Jean Feng, MD is an internationally renowned Microvascular Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. She is the Founder and Medical Director of The Lu-Jean Feng Clinic. Dr. Feng graduated from Yale College and Yale Medical School and has been involved in medicine for more than 28 years. She is unique within her field, as female plastic surgeons comprise a very small percentage of the total industry due to the intensity and length of training required. Dr. Feng is widely recognized as an artist, surgeon, and visionary for her many endeavors in the medical field and for her ability to help patients improve and maximize their overall health and well-being when all other avenues have failed. To date, Dr. Feng has patients from every state in the U.S. and from 34 countries around the world. Over the years, Dr. Feng's own personal beliefs and ideals regarding fitness, nutrition, and healthy living have evolved into every aspect of her practice. The Lu-Jean Feng Clinic opened in 2000, as a premier state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center. Today, the 15,000 square foot, 3-story building has been transformed into a total health and wellness center, incorporating many beneficial services under one roof; preventive medicine, medical-grade skin care services, laser treatments, infrared sauna, cryotherapy, ionic foot bath detoxification, therapeutic massage therapy, FengFit™ Cafe, and a unique fitness center complete with personal trainers and group fitness classes. In 2011 Dr. Feng developed a line of healthy plant-based foods under the name, FengFit™ Plant-Based Cuisine. All surgery patients receive one quart of Dr. Feng's highly nutritious fresh soups of the day along with Dr. Feng's Signature Salad upon discharge from the facility following their procedure. Dr. Feng has very high ethical standards and is a masterful technical surgeon who pays close attention to the most minute details and takes great pride in her work. Her latest pursuit involves helping her patients reach total health and wellness through her highly specialized Lifestyle and Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy programs. Dr. Feng's ultimate goal is to guide each and every patient to a more optimal state of health through proper nutrition, rigorous exercise, vitamins and supplements, and replacement of essential bio-identical hormones. In other words, total and optimal wellness from the inside out to ensure vitality, slow down the aging process, and provide protection from disease. Key Takeaways: What are some health conditions where breast implants may play a role? What are the symptoms that might be observed in someone with breast implant illness? How are saline vs. silicone breast implants different? How common are implant ruptures? What criteria might lead someone to explore the possibility of breast implant illness? What toxins are present in breast implants? How does the immune system respond to a breast implant? What is capsular contracture? How does one prepare for an explant? What is the process of explanting an implant? What is the role of immune modulators in breast implant illness? How important is detoxification in optimizing health outcomes? Connect With My Guest: http://fengclinic.com Interview Date: February 19, 2019 Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclaimer: The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.