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New York Breast Explant Surgeon Recommendations for Leaking Implant

asked 1 year ago by onefairy in Oceanside, NY
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 223 times
Tags: silicone implant, doctor referral, leak, mastectomy

I Need a Dr in Ny That Does Alot of Explantations.  i hv had a masectomy on one breast and at frst had a sline implant. it leaked and was replaced w/ a silicone implant. the silicone is leaking an i need an explantation. can it be replaced? will my skin be in jepordy? am i at higher risk of silicone infections because of there being no breast tissue to absorb the leaking silicone?

4 answers to New York Breast Explant Surgeon Recommendations for Leaking Implant

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Breast implant removal and Breast Appearance

Thank you for the question. There are many good board-certified plastic surgeons in your area. You should do your due diligence by checking with the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Only by visiting the surgeon's website or office will you learn of his/her specific experience and skill. What your breasts will look like after explantation depends on several factors such as: the quality of skin elasticity (the better the elasticity the better the skin will... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Finding a local plastic surgeon

I would recommend visiting the American Society of Plastic Surgery website to find a local board certified plastic surgeon. 
Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Breast surgeon in NYC

There are plenty of excellent physicians who are very experienced in this field with a long history of treating breast cancer. Dr. David Hidalgo is one such expert but I am sure you can ask your oncologist or general surgeon for a referral as well.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Explantation

Without an exam it is difficult to say what can be done, but more than likely an exchange can be done for you. 
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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