I believe that Dr. Jewell in Eugene is participating in the study for Allergan so if that is convenient you may wish to look him up. Whomever you see, I would encourage you to keep an open mind and learn as much about implants as you can. The widely held belief about gummy bear implants is that they have the... more
How do i find a surgeon that does Cohesive gel (gummy breast implants)?
I live in Oregon.I am a mastectomy patient.
4 answers to “How do i find a surgeon that does...”
A: Go to the Mentor breast implant website
Loveyourlook.com will list all the Plastic surgeons in your area that use Mentor implants. Most reconstructive breast surgeons use the gummy-bear implants. I would ask your general surgeon who he/she would send his/her wife/relative to for breast reconstruction.
A: Finding a plastic surgeon in Oregon
I went to the loveyourlook.com website (the mentor website) and found that the nearest location to you for a board certified plastic surgeon is in Pasco WA which is about 1.5 hours from you. I went to the ASPS website for plasticsurgeons and could not locate any plastic surgeons in your area but you may want... more
A: Go to the Mentor or McGhan Web site
They may have something for you. also look at the lookingyourbest.com website. During your search, be sure to look for a doctor in your area that has a passion for reconstruction. You may also want to consult with your mastectomy doctor and find out a recommendation that way. sek
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