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Brandi Glanville Reveals Facial Parasite Caused by Ruptured Breast Implants
The former Real Housewives star spent two years trying to diagnose the disfiguring condition.
Published on Feb. 22, 2026
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Brandi Glanville, a former cast member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, has revealed that a facial parasite and disfigurement she has been dealing with for the past two years was caused by ruptured breast implants she received nearly 20 years ago. Glanville explained that the ruptured implants led to silicone spreading to her lymph nodes, causing an infection in her face that she has been unable to resolve.
Why it matters
Glanville's case highlights the potential long-term health risks associated with breast implants, which can rupture and lead to serious medical complications years or even decades after the initial surgery. Her experience also underscores the challenges some patients face in getting proper diagnoses and treatment for unusual medical conditions.
The details
Glanville first noticed swelling and changes in her face after a trip to Morocco in 2024. In July of that year, she began seeking medical treatment, but it took two years for doctors to determine the cause of the disfigurement - ruptured breast implants she had received almost 20 years prior. Glanville explained that the ruptured implants led to silicone spreading throughout her lymph nodes, causing an infection in her face that could not be easily treated or cleared.
- Glanville received her breast implants nearly 20 years ago.
- Glanville first noticed changes in her face after a trip to Morocco in 2024.
- Glanville began seeking medical treatment for the issue in July 2024.
The players
Brandi Glanville
A former cast member of the reality TV show The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills who has been dealing with a facial parasite and disfigurement for the past two years.
What they’re saying
“I completely ruptured and had silicone all over my lymph nodes. That's what caused the infection in my face and it couldn't get out because my lymph nodes were all clogged.”
— Brandi Glanville (TMZ)
The takeaway
Glanville's case serves as a cautionary tale about the potential long-term risks of breast implants, which can lead to serious medical complications years or even decades after the initial surgery. Her experience highlights the importance of regular monitoring and prompt treatment for any changes or issues that may arise.
