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Brandi Glanville Blames Ruptured Breast Implants for 'Face Parasite'
The reality star says silicone from her 20-year-old implants caused an infection that led to facial disfigurement.
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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Brandi Glanville, a former cast member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, revealed that her long-term struggle with a mysterious facial condition was caused by ruptured breast implants she had 20 years ago. Glanville said the silicone from the implants spread to her lymph nodes, leading to an infection that caused swelling and disfigurement in her face. She recently had the implants removed and is now on the road to recovery.
Why it matters
Glanville's case highlights the potential long-term health risks associated with breast implants, even if they appear fine on the surface. Her experience serves as a cautionary tale for those considering implants, emphasizing the importance of regular check-ups and being proactive about replacing them, even if they seem to be functioning normally.
The details
According to Glanville, her breast implants, which she had 20 years ago, ruptured, causing silicone to spread throughout her body, including her face. This led to a 'parasite' infection in her lymph nodes, which caused swelling and disfigurement. Glanville said one of her doctors recently removed the implants, and she is now feeling better.
- Glanville had the breast implants for nearly 20 years.
- The facial disfigurement issues began around July 2024, about six months after Glanville returned from a trip to Morocco.
- Glanville recently had the ruptured implants removed.
The players
Brandi Glanville
A former cast member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills who has been struggling with a mysterious facial condition for the past two years.
Dr. Michael Scoma
An infectious disease specialist who has been treating Glanville for an infection caused by the ruptured breast implants.
What they’re saying
“I definitely had a parasite. I was shocked because, I mean, honestly, my implants, I've had for 20 years almost. They looked fine, they felt fine, the mammogram said they were fine. It wasn't until I had a sonogram … there is such a thing as breast implant illness. You really should change your breast implants out at 10 years. I just didn't do it. I'm like, '[If] it's not broke, don't fix it.' I learned a really, really hard lesson.”
— Brandi Glanville (TMZ)
“I feel great. He's like, 'Rest.' I'm like, 'I can't rest. I've been home for three years.'”
— Brandi Glanville (TMZ)
What’s next
Glanville said she is now on the road to recovery after having the ruptured implants removed. She plans to continue working with her doctors to fully address the infection and swelling in her face.
The takeaway
Brandi Glanville's experience serves as a cautionary tale for anyone considering breast implants, highlighting the importance of regularly monitoring and replacing them, even if they appear to be functioning normally. Her case underscores the potential long-term health risks associated with implants and the need for proactive medical care.
