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Do You Have to Find a 'Special Implant Removal' Surgeon when Explanting?

asked 4 months ago by Jada0 in London, H9
Latest answer by James Apesos, MD
Question viewed 96 times
Tags: choosing a surgeon, consultation

Hi, I have decided to remove my implants and have visited two surgeons. One was very positive about my results after explantation. The other didn't think I would be happy with the results. Both are highly regarded surgeons. Do you think the more positive surgeon is more confident in his technique or is it a simple procedure that doesn't take much time? Does the surgeon matter when explanting? Should I find a specialist? Thank you

5 answers to Do You Have to Find a 'Special Implant Removal' Surgeon when Explanting?

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Implants Out

I have a book illustrating implant removal case pictures I have performed. It is not difficult or hard to predict results. For some reason we doctors find it psychologically hard to agree to remove implants but we have no problem putting them in. Imagine that!
James Apesos, MD

Dayton Plastic Surgeon
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Breast implant removal

It is difficult to predict how the empty breast cavity will respond when an implant is removed. Being over confidant may be a pitch to sell you the surgery.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Breast implant removal

Different doctors will advise you differently based on their training and experience. If you talk to ten different plastic surgeons you might very well get ten differing opinions. Each patient is unique. Still, any board-certified plastic surgeon should be competent to remove breast implants. This does not require any specialized training.
Edwin C. Pound, III, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Breast implant removal

The final results after breast implant removal is not predictable. There are many factore that interlpay during the healing process, Length of time the implant in Amount of breast tissue available Position of the implant Enblock removal with the capsule The quality of skin The presence of ptosis The incision used These are some of the major issues that need to be assessed. But no body can tell you exactly how the breast is going to heal.
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Rest Implant Removal “Specialist”?

Thank you for the question. I would suggest that you select a well experienced plastic surgeon well-versed in breast surgery to do your procedure; a “specialist” is not necessarily needed. 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 bounce back), the size of the implants used (the larger the implant the more trouble you may have with... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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