Brandi Glanville uncovers source of facial parasite that aged her rapidly

Brandi Glanville has revealed that her facial disfigurement was caused by ruptured breast implants. The reality TV star said the silicone leaked into her lymph nodes, leading to an infection.

Causes and Symptoms

The issue with Glanville's implants went undetected for years, as mammograms showed no problems. However, a sonogram eventually revealed the rupture. She shared that this experience highlighted the importance of regular checks for those with breast implants.

Health Struggles

Glanville has been dealing with facial disfigurement for two years, initially thought to be stress-related. Doctors later believed it was due to a facial parasite. Along the way, she lost several teeth, adding to her health challenges.

Recovery Journey

By December 2025, Glanville finally received a definitive diagnosis but chose to disclose it only recently. Despite having a long recovery ahead, she expressed relief at finally understanding the cause of her health issues.

The experience has been challenging for Glanville, who described feeling anxious about leaving her house due to her appearance. Despite this, she remains hopeful as treatments continue.

She advised others with implants to have regular sonograms and acknowledged learning the hard way about the need for implant replacement every ten years.