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Explant Implant Surgerie Want an Experienced Expert for This Proceedure

asked 1 year ago by Suss in Spokane, WA
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 317 times
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Looking for someone w/ extensive experience w/ explant no reimplant. I don't want to hear i won't like it- i am tired of being on the treadmill of these things and am not liking being artificial. Also don't like the fact that there is health risks unknown. Looking for a referral for a Dr. in the greater northwest area spokane coeur d' alene seattle bellevue etc. that someone could give me some names to have a consult. thanks so much suss

14 answers to Explant Implant Surgerie Want an Experienced Expert for This Proceedure

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Finding A Surgeon?

Thank you for the question. Check with the American Board of Plastic Surgery and/or The American Society of Plastic Surgeons for plastic surgeons appropriately trained and certified in your area. This is a good place to start. Next evaluate the experience level and quality of results by looking at before and after pictures and examining/talking to patients who have had similar procedures performed. Once you have done enough due diligence research you 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 for a local board certified plastic surgeon.
Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Breast implant removal, explantation

If the implants are not you, then remove them. The process is straightforward with a simple recovery. We all make mistakes, and you can live well without implants if you so choose. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Breast implant removal (explantation)

Removing breast implants with no reinsertion can be done well in experienced hands.  There are some special techniques that can be done at the time of surgery to shrink down the pocket and allow the skin to contract more efficiently.  Your overall outcome will also depend on how large your implants are and how much natural breast tissue you have left.  Sometimes, patients will not even need a lift in the future; but this is a possibility. Best wishes, Dr.Bruno... more
William Bruno, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Explantation

Fortunately you've heard the truth repeatedly, but I think you're right.  You will enjoy having them removed, with a nice lift.  Best wishes,
Ricardo A. Meade, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Would like an explant of my breast implants

I would also agree with the others to get multiple opinions.  As Plastic Surgeons, we are not against removing implants, we just want to make sure that you and anyone else that is undergoing explantation understands that there is a significant degree of uncertainty as to how your breasts will heal without the implant volume. I hop that helps! see video
Gregory A. Buford, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon
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Explant of a breast implant augmentation mammorplasty.

I would agree with what the others who advise you to get multiple consults. This will help you select a physican whom you feel confiend.  see video
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Breast explant surgeons in Spokane WA

There are several well qualified plastic surgeons in Spokane who can easily take care of this for you.  Go visit with three and see whom you feel best about then go ahead and do it.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Finding a Surgeon for Breast Explant Procedure

Breast explantation is a relatively straightforward procedure that a board certified plastic surgeon can perform. What you need to do is the following: 1. Go to the asps website which is asps.org 2. Click on Patients and Consumers button in top left corner 3. Scroll down and click on the Washington State link. Then select your city/town and it will bring up a list of board certified plastic surgeons in your area. 4. Look up the surgeons to see that they do cosmetic breast... more
Babak Dadvand, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Implant Removal

Regarding: "Explant Implant Surgerie Want an Experienced Expert for This Proceedure Looking for someone w/ extensive experience w/ explant no reimplant. I don't want to hear i won't like it- i am tired of being on the treadmill of these things and am not liking being artificial. Also don't like the fact that there is health risks unknown. Looking for a referral for a Dr. in the greater northwest area spokane coeur d' alene seattle bellevue etc. that someone could... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Implant Removal

Explant Implant Surgerie Want an Experienced Expert for This Proceedure Looking for someone w/ extensive experience w/ explant no reimplant. I don't want to hear i won't like it- i am tired of being on the treadmill of these things and am not liking being artificial. Also don't like the fact that there is health risks unknown. Looking for a referral for a Dr. in the greater northwest area spokane coeur d' alene seattle bellevue etc. that someone could give me some names... more
Farbod Esmailian, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Surgeon for breast implant removal

The complexity of breast implant removal depends on the type & condition of implants being removed. For example, intact saline implants can frequently be removed in the office with a local anesthetic while ruptured silicone gel implants with a firm capsule need to be done in an operating room. Most plastic surgeons can do either of these procedures. It becomes more complex if you desire a breast lift at the same time; in which case you should get the opinion of a more experienced... more
Karol A. Gutowski, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Removing implants

Removing implant si fthat is all you want is pretty straight forward. The best way to find a plastic surgeon is to start at the ASPS or ASAPS websites and find someone inyoru area.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Implant Removal

Please visit with a American Society of Plastic Surgeons member plastic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery to learn more about your options.  To find a surgeon in your area, go to the website listed below.
C. Bob Basu, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

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