Botched surgeon issues urgent warning to Brandi Glanville and shares new theory about her 'parasite' face

Botched star Dr. Terry Dubrow has addressed Brandi Glanville’s recent claim regarding her facial disfigurement potentially being caused by a ‘parasite.’

Dubrow, 66, expressed skepticism towards Glanville’s ‘parasite’ theory and suggested that her distorted skin and sunken cheeks were more likely a result of an infection, as he shared with TMZ on Thursday.

The 52-year-old former Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills cast member, who had previously disclosed her diagnosis of stress-induced angioedema, posted a photo last week showcasing a drastic change in her appearance, notably her deflated and discolored cheeks.

Months earlier, she had the opposite issue when she shared a photo of herself with significantly swollen cheeks. 

Dubrow added that, in his opinion, it’s most important to get a doctor to give her a clear diagnosis so that she can treat the root problem.

The cosmetic surgeon — who is married to Real Housewives Of Orange County star Heather Dubrow — said he was ‘concerned’ that Glanville could be suffering from either an ‘infectious process’ or a ‘foreign-body reaction to something she’s had injected.’ 

Botched star Dr. Terry Dubrow has shared his concerns over Brandi Glanville's claim that her recent facial disfigurement might be caused by a 'parasite'

She's seen (L) with shockingly sunken cheeks and (R) with her healthier-looking visage from July 2023

Botched star Dr. Terry Dubrow has shared his concerns over Brandi Glanville’s disturbing claim that her recent facial disfigurement might be caused by a ‘parasite.’ She’s seen on the left in a photo from earlier in December with shockingly sunken cheeks, along with her healthier-looking visage from July 2023 on the right

Dubrow, 66, threw cold water on Glanville's 'parasite' theory, and instead thought her misshapen skin and sunken cheeks were more likely the result of an infection, he told TMZ on Thursday

Dubrow, 66, threw cold water on Glanville’s ‘parasite’ theory, and instead thought her misshapen skin and sunken cheeks were more likely the result of an infection, he told TMZ on Thursday

Dubrow also clarified that Glanville isn’t at ‘fault’ for not being certain about what is plaguing her, and he instead blamed her doctor for not having a solid diagnosis and treatment plan.

However, he seemed fairly certain that whatever was going on with her is ‘not a parasite’ and is ‘not from something she ate.’

Instead, he suggested the issue is ‘something that got into her bloodstream and seeded some foreign body.’

Surprisingly, Dubrow even thought it was possible that Glanville could be ahead of her doctors, as he said she could be right that she might require surgery.

He noted that she could have been infected with either mycobacteria or fungi, which could be ‘very difficult to treat.’ 

Dubrow looked particularly concerned when he said Glanville’s condition was ‘like a ticking time bomb,’ because the potential damage could get more and more severe in a short period of time.

He added that antibiotic treatments for mycobacteria or fungus could take six to 12 months, so it would be essential for her to get a solid diagnosis and possibly a skin sample to determine what she was suffering from.

Dubrow concluded the interview by offering the services of himself and his Botched costars. 

Dubrow blamed Glanville's doctor for not giving her a solid diagnosis, and he said it was likely 'not a parasite,' nor 'something she ate,' but more likely 'something that got into her bloodstream and seeded some foreign body'; Dubrow seen in 2023 Botched publicity photo

Dubrow blamed Glanville’s doctor for not giving her a solid diagnosis, and he said it was likely ‘not a parasite,’ nor ‘something she ate,’ but more likely ‘something that got into her bloodstream and seeded some foreign body’; Dubrow seen in 2023 Botched publicity photo

He claimed Glanville needed to get a diagnosis to get treated as soon as possible, as a mycobacterial or fungal infection could quickly cause escalating damage day to day; Glanville is seen in 2022 in Las Vegas

He claimed Glanville needed to get a diagnosis to get treated as soon as possible, as a mycobacterial or fungal infection could quickly cause escalating damage day to day; Glanville is seen in 2022 in Las Vegas

He added that antibiotic treatments for mycobacteria or fungus could take six to 12 months, so there was no time to waste. Dubrow also offered the services of his Botched colleagues

He added that antibiotic treatments for mycobacteria or fungus could take six to 12 months, so there was no time to waste. Dubrow also offered the services of his Botched colleagues 

On Tuesday, the cover girl spoke with Entertainment Tonight's Brice Sander about her recent issue with her face which has been looking different lately

On Tuesday, the cover girl spoke with Entertainment Tonight’s Brice Sander about her recent issue with her face which has been looking different lately

On Tuesday the cover girl spoke with Entertainment Tonight’s Brice Sander about her recent issue with her face which has been looking different lately.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills veteran thinks she could be a potential face parasite from Mexico.

The ex-wife of actor Eddie Cibrian is treating it with a ‘cell sound procedure’ and the help of Dr. Nicholas Nikolov. 

The reality TV star also explained why she is rarely in public and has not shared more on social media.

Brandi also let the site know if she is watching the latest season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

Before, she has claimed to have stress-induced angioedema and said she has lost five teeth.

On Tuesday the cover girl spoke with ET’s Brice Sander about her recent issue with her face which has been looking different lately.

And she commented on the feud between costars Dorit Kemsley and Kyle Richards.

She shared this photo last week of her face

Glanville arrives at the Tao Nightclub at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino during the club's fourth anniversary party in 2009 in Las Vegas

Seen left after a year of issues, and seen right in 2009

The bombshell with ex Eddie Cibrian at the Living Out Loud premiere in 1998

The bombshell with ex Eddie Cibrian at the Living Out Loud premiere in 1998

‘I’ve been on meds this whole year. I don’t socialize. I don’t go out and I’m just spending all of my money on trying to figure out what’s wrong with me, over $70,000,’ she told ET.

Glanville has been going to the hospital to see a variety of doctors.

‘Honestly, I have so many doctors and I’ve had so many tests … I did lab work for $10,000. I ran every test under the sun.… They’re like, it could be a parasite that’s, you know, new.’

Brandi thinks she knows how she contracted the potential parasite.

‘I mean, we had food sitting out for hours on end and some of it was meat. In Morocco,’ she offered.

‘Six months after I got back from [filming in] Morocco, I started having this speaking thing and the swelling up thing, it started in July and we’re still here trying to figure it out.’

And she admitted that she has been watching her former show, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

‘You know what? It’s garbage and yes, I am. It’s a train wreck you can’t stop watching. But it’s really sad TV,’ she shared.

She admitted that she has been watching her former show, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. 'You know what? It's garbage and yes, I am. It's a train wreck you can't stop watching. But it's really sad TV,' she shared

She admitted that she has been watching her former show, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. ‘You know what? It’s garbage and yes, I am. It’s a train wreck you can’t stop watching. But it’s really sad TV,’ she shared

She thinks RHOBH was very bad for her.

‘I’ve had a great 13-year run. It seems like it’s always when I’m on Bravo that it’s hard. All the other ones have been really easy and there’s been a lot. So, going back to Bravo ruined my life.’

Last week she shared an image of her swollen complexion over the summer.

She wrote on X: ‘What happened? I wish I knew I’ve been in and out of the hospital this passed year 1/2 spent almost every dollar I have trying to figure it out.

‘Some Dr.’s say I have a parasite that jumps around my face. Some say it’s stress induced edema. I personally say it’s Bravo.’

Earlier this year, Brandi took to Twitter to blame the channel for her ‘stress induced angio-edema’ which she claimed had left her unable to work.

She wrote on X: ‘I read that I wasnt punishment4the false allegations in Morocco.Um I was fired,removed from the cast held hostage in a hotel in Morocco for days! The cast rallied on my side didnt want to continue without me.

‘Cuz of the bad untrue press Ive been canceled from all jobs.

‘I’ve been left no choice but to sue Bravo.I have receipts 4days.This stress has ruined my health.I have uncontrollable stress induced angio-edema I havent worked for a year half.Im to depressed to do my podcast to swollen 4cameo or OF. IM BEING USED AS A FALLGUY.

‘I WANT SO DESPERATELY TO TWEET ALL OF MY RECEIPTS BUT MY LAWYERS WONT LET ME. I DO APPRECIATE ALL OF UR SUPPORT MORE THAN YOU KNOW. MY CAST FROM MOROCO HAS BEEN SO AMAZING AND SUPPORTIVE I LOVE THOSE GALS! (sic)’

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