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What to Look for in Finding a Good/trustworthy Explant Surgeon?

asked 1 year ago by 1227lei in US
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 259 times
Tags: doctor, qualifications

Dear doctors, I'm thinking of having my implants removed after 1 1/2 years. I have a number of questions in finding the right doc. 1. What qualifications I should be looking for in finding a suitable doctor? 2. What are the indicators of a good doctor? 3. Can I assume a good implant doctor can do an equally good job for explantation? 4. Will it be preferable to have my original doc, or it does not really matter? Doctors, thank you so very much in advance.

8 answers to What to Look for in Finding a Good/trustworthy Explant Surgeon?

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Finding the right surgeon for your Mommy Makeover

I agree that you need to do your research, choose a surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (not cosmetic surgery) and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. From here, you know you are selecting from qualified surgeons. You need to meet with the surgeon, see many examples of their work and talk to patients about their experience with the surgeon and the staff. If there is a way to speak to and meet patients who have undergone a... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Finding a local plastic surgeon

Highly qualified plastic surgeons can be found on the American Society of Plastic Surgery website.  Visit with several of them before choosing the surgeon for your procedure.
Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Choosing a surgeon for implant removal

If you were otherwise happy with the surgeon who placed your implants and you believe that he/she provided you with good care, I would advise you to stick with the same surgeon.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Breast concerns

I would really question why you wish them removed-too large,mishappen,hard,? These can all be helped. I do though follow my patients desires and if they really wanted to remove the implants that is what I would do. Fortunately, removal totally is not very common in my practice but since I have been doing breast surgery for many years, I do have a number of patients that wish them adjusted-upward/downward or uplift. These procedures are usually much easier than the intital as far as pain... more
Edward J. Domanskis, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Removing Breast Implants

I would recommend the same criteria I hope you used to find the surgeon to place your implants: (1) board certified plastic surgeon, (2) experience with breast surgery, and (3) someone you feel comfortable handling your case.   It would be preferable to have the original surgeon remove your implants but any plastic surgeon that meets the criteria above would be fine. Dr. ES
Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Implant Removal

First you need to make sure that you will be happy with the removal of the breast implants. Look for  ABOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON WITH EXPERIENCE, have multiple consults and need to spend significant time in the consultation answering all your questions and all your options, risks, alternatives, availability. understanding your particular situation. When you feel confident and comfortable then you can choose your plastic surgeon. Explantation can be more involved because of... more
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Explant surgeon

You should make sure you find a good doctor who does great work.  You want someone who is available to you for post-op questions and care. You also want to make sure that the staff is accessible as well.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Looking for a Good/trustworthy Breast Implant Explant Surgeon

Regarding :"What to Look for in Finding a Good/trustworthy Explant Surgeon? Dear doctors, I'm thinking of having my implants removed after 1 1/2 years. I have a number of questions in finding the right doc. 1. What qualifications I should be looking for in finding a suitable doctor? 2. What are the indicators of a good doctor? 3. Can I assume a good implant doctor can do an equally good job for explantation? 4. Will it be preferable to have my original doc, or it does not... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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