Why Honest Conversations in Medicine Are Rare | Dr. Shaher Khan | The Consultation

Explant Surgery Explained: 7 Critical Things Patients Must Know | The Consultation | Dr. Shaher Khan

In this episode of The Consultation, Dr. Shaher Khan explains explant surgery and what patients should look for when choosing an explant surgeon. He breaks down 7 critical things patients must know, including how to verify implant and capsule removal, why pathology matters, what documentation patients should request, and common red flags that can lead to incomplete surgery. This episode is focused on patient education, transparency, and informed decision-making for anyone considering breast implant removal or seeking answers about breast implant illness and long-term implant complications. Produced by Executive Plastic Surgery.

Why Honest Conversations in Medicine Are Rare | Dr. Shaher Khan | The Consultation

In this introductory episode of The Consultation, Dr. Shaher Khan explains why honest conversations in medicine are rare and why transparency and informed consent matter. This episode covers FDA black box warnings, why breast implants are not lifetime devices, known risks and complications, breast implant–associated cancers, and breast implant illness. Dr. Khan discusses what medical literature, FDA data, and patient experiences reveal and why many issues are underreported. The Consultation focuses on evidence-based education to help patients make informed decisions without hype or misinformation.