Ep. 20 - The Rise of Explant Surgery and the Power of Body Autonomy

21/10/2025 34 min
Ep. 20 - The Rise of Explant Surgery and the Power of Body Autonomy

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In this episode of The Scalpel’s Edge, Dr. Tim Sayed breaks down a recent CNN feature on the growing movement around explant surgery and breast implant illness. From celebrity testimonials like Alyssa Milano’s to the troubling stories of patients who felt pressured by surgeons, Dr. Sayed dives deep into what’s driving the rise in breast implant removals. He explores the science, the stigma, and the shifting mindset around body image, empowerment, and patient choice.Together, we examine how this evolving conversation is reshaping both the plastic surgery field and women’s understanding of agency over their own bodies.Contact Dr. Tim Sayed:Phone: (858) 247-2933Email: [email protected]: timsayedmd.comInstagram: @timsayedmdYouTube: @TimsayedmdFacebook: Tim Sayed MD

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