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Brandi Glanville Links Yearslong Facial Illness to Ruptured Breast Implants

A sonogram finally pinpointed a severe implant failure that prompted immediate removal.

Overview

  • Her surgeon reported a complete rupture of the right implant and a leak in the left, describing silicone "all over the place" before removing both and placing new, lower‑risk implants.
  • Silicone migration into lymph nodes likely clogged drainage and contributed to the facial infection and swelling that left her isolated and at times hospitalized.
  • Glanville said mammography did not detect the problem, while ultrasound revealed it, after she had seen 21 doctors and spent well into six figures seeking answers.
  • Following explant surgery, she began laser-based treatments for facial damage and reported early improvement at a one‑week post‑op visit.
  • Coverage notes ongoing debate over "breast implant illness," with the Cleveland Clinic describing a symptom cluster and the FDA not recognizing it as a formal diagnosis, as Glanville urges regular monitoring and timely replacement.