Brandi Glanville Links Ruptured Breast Implants to Facial Parasite After Years of Medical Mystery
Reality television star Brandi Glanville has finally uncovered the source of a debilitating facial parasite that plagued her for three agonizing years. A life-saving sonogram revealed that her ruptured breast implants were the culprits behind the invasive condition, providing a shocking diagnosis after countless medical procedures failed to detect the cause.
A Startling Discovery Through Medical Imaging
Glanville, known for her role on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, detailed the moment of revelation during a recent sonogram. The technician urgently informed her that both implants were compromised, with a slow leak in the left and a complete rupture in the right. The silicone had migrated into her lymph nodes under both arms, creating a blockage that prevented drainage and allowed the parasite to thrive in her facial area.
"The woman who did the sonogram was like, 'Brandi, you need to get those out yesterday,'" Glanville told InTouch magazine. "She's like, 'You have a slow leak in your left implant, and your right implant is completely ruptured, and it's in all of your lymph nodes under both arms."
Years of Medical Frustration and Public Struggle
Glanville has been vocal about her health battle, sharing her journey through social media and interviews. She believed the mites entered her system while filming The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip in Morocco in early 2023, with symptoms surfacing months later. The parasite remained elusive despite numerous medical interventions, leaving her in pain and confusion.
In January 2025, she posted a video of herself using an "emphatic drainage machine" in a desperate attempt to rid her body of the unknown parasite, captioning it with determination: "Let's get this f—er." Her public updates highlighted the emotional and physical toll of the undiagnosed condition.
Shock and Resolution After Diagnosis
Glanville expressed astonishment at the diagnosis, noting that her implants had appeared fine during regular mammograms and physical examinations. "I was shocked, because they're implants that I've had for almost 20 years. They looked fine. They felt fine. The mammogram said they were fine," she explained to TMZ outside her doctor's office in Beverly Hills.
She revealed the extensive efforts to solve the mystery, stating, "I have seen 21 doctors and spent so much money" on trying to identify the cause of her deteriorating health. Now with answers, Glanville has found some humor in the situation, joking to TMZ, "It just sucks to age, like, 20 years overnight."
Moving Forward with Implant Removal and Recovery
Following the emergency procedure to remove the ruptured implants, Glanville has decided against replacing them. "I was like, 'Nope!'... I don't want silicone in my body at all," she declared, emphasizing her commitment to a silicone-free future. This decision marks a significant step in her recovery journey, allowing her body to heal from the implant-related complications.
Her case sheds light on the potential health risks associated with long-term breast implants and the challenges of diagnosing rare medical conditions. Glanville's openness about her experience continues to raise awareness about implant safety and patient advocacy in healthcare.
