Brandi Glanville has 'black mass' removed from face during surgery amid ongoing health battle
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Brandi Glanville is still searching for answers about her ongoing health problems after doctors removed a mysterious black mass from her face during surgery.
The former 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star recently shared that the procedure has not solved the mystery, as doctors have yet to identify what they removed. She also revealed that more masses remain beneath her skin as she continues treatment for her condition.
Brandi Glanville says doctors cannot identify the black mass removed during surgery
During a recent episode of her 'Unfiltered' podcast, Glanville said surgeons removed one of several black masses from her face. However, she is still waiting to learn what it was.
“We're not sure what that is yet,” she said, explaining that the removed mass is being examined. She also indicated that the surgery addressed only one of the spots, leaving her with more questions about her condition.
"I’m still figuring out my sickness,” she added. “I keep on thinking and talking myself into this crazy thing like, ‘Oh my god, people hate me. Mark’s family hates me,'” she said. Glanville also said due to her condition, it “just wasn’t possible” for her to attend. “Like I couldn’t fly,” she lamented. “I couldn’t drive.”
Glanville said she wants to be able to enjoy life again, adding, “I just want to be normal again. I want to leave my house. I want to fall in love again. I don't want to sit home every night and be a recluse.”
The procedure follows years of facial symptoms that have affected her daily life. Glanville first began experiencing problems in 2023, with facial swelling and other symptoms becoming more difficult to manage the following year, as per Page Six.
Brandi Glanville's illness has changed her life
Glanville became seriously ill in 2024, and her health problems have continued to affect her daily life. According to a message shared by Gina Rodriguez, “For the past three years, Glanville has been fighting an illness that has completely changed her life.”
Rodriguez disclosed that the 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' alum “has been diagnosed with highly resistant ESBL Klebsiella and Enterobacter with biofilm, Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever), Demodex dermatitis and mononucleosis.”
Page Six also reported that medical professionals discovered a “fungal ball” in Glanville's face. Her treatment has required “months of daily IV medication through a PICC line,” with the process expected to last “at least 4-6 months, possibly longer depending on how her body responds.”
With more masses reportedly remaining beneath her skin, Glanville is still awaiting answers about her condition. Her latest comments highlight how much she wants to regain her independence and return to the life she had before her health problems began.
