I had a saline implant placed in my right breast about 20 yrs ago due to asymmetry which was paid for by insurance. So 20 yrs and 3 kids later I started having some pain and noticing the volume was not the same. An ultrasound and doc exam confirmed its collapsed. I got two consultations and they both think that the insurance will not pay to get it removed. It will cost about 1625 dollars that I do not have right now so I am wondering if I can should get it out right away or can I wait? Are there risks?
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Answer: Recommend having a revision done for this to avoid any discomfort .
Removal of breast implants, intact or ruptured, may have positive implications if patients are symptomatic. A constellation of symptoms associated with breast implant illness, and autoimmune disease are considered when treating patients who have breast implants and are concerned about foreign...
Thank you for your question and photos. This all depends upon how large of hematoma and how much work was done during the first surgery. A small hematoma can absorb and resolve in a few weeks. The larger a hematoma the likely it will not completely absorb and will leave...
If your implants are silicone, the removal may be covered by your insurance. If they are saline and you have not had them in long, you may want to check with the manufacturer of the implant to see if there is any coverage. If you elect to remove the implants, it is a relatively simple p...