Breast Implant Removal: Q&A
Ask a QuestionHow Do I Find a Trustworthy Doctor for Breast Explantation?
I need to get an explantation, but don't have any idea how to find a surgeon. How do I find a trustworthy doctor to do the procedure? My GP couldn't help me with this question. I live in Florida.
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Some basic questions to ask
There are some basic questions that patients can ask to better understand the surgeon, the breast explantation procedure, and the practice.
Are you certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery?
Are you a Fellow of American or International College of Surgeons?
Are you a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery?
Were you trained specifically in the field of plastic surgery?
Will you be performing the breast explantation procedure in a hospital or private...
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Credentials, then questions
Once you have checked the credentials of the doctor (board certified in plastic surgery, hospital affiliations, where did they go to school, ASAPS, ASPS, years in practice, experience, etc.), you may want to ask questions during your consultation with the doctor.
A straightforward explantation of a breast implant is a technically easy procedure.
However, will all the scar tissue be removed? Does it all need to be removed? What will the breasts look like afterward? Is a lift required? ...
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Finding a good plastic surgeon for breast surgery
This is always challenging but the good news is that there are many ways. First, search the American Society of Plastic Surgeons website for a surgeon in your area, www.plasticsurgery.org. These are all board certified plastic surgeons and is a good place to start. You should only have surgery with a surgeon Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Find out in your community the name of a general surgeon who specializes in breast cancer. You can find out about this by...
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Board Certification is key
The key to well trained experts in plastic surgery is board certification. Do your research and be sure to find a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
In addition be sure to find out if your plastic surgeon has experience in explantation and revision breast augmentation.
In our San Francisco area practice we spend significant amounts of time with patients unhappy with their breast implants to discuss all options and likely outcomes.
I hope this helps!
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Check with friends, your MD, and the ASPS web site
What you want is an American Board of Plastic Surgery certified surgeon who has a significant experience in breast implant and explant surgery. The recommendations of the other doctors here as to how to research this are excellent.
Explantation of saline is simple, gel can be more complex if it is ruptured and anticipating what you will look like after explantation is something that comes from experience in doing this. Some patients need nothing, some might need lifting. These should be...
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Plastic Surgeon Recommendation
The best place to start is with the Amercan Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS). You can go online and get a list of the Board Certified Plastic Surgeons in your area. Afterwards, call the hospital in the area to make sure he is on staff.
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Finding a qualified surgeon for implant removal
Please do your homework! Most people put more time and effort picking out a car dealer than a surgeon who is going to operate on them. With the Internet it is very easy to research different surgeons. Here is what you should look for:
Board Certified in Plastic Surgery (Not Cosmetic Surgery-that is a self designated board, not a real American Board of Medical Specialties Board)
Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Performs frequent breast...
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Finding your surgeon
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...
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Implant removal option
Breast implants are ideally removed by the plastic surgeon who initially put them in. If you wish to look for another surgeon, look for a board certified plastic surgeon. You can find the list of your local plastic surgeons on plasticsurgery.org website. You can review their ratings on ratemds.com as well as on this site.
Sincerely,
Martin Jugenburg, MD
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How to choose a breast implant surgeon
First find a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Go for a consultation so that you can be evaluated and have a thorough discussion of your concerns. At that time you should get the answers to your questions and have a sense of this surgeon, his office and how comfortable and satisfied you are with your experience.
Seek additional consultations with other American Board of Plastic Surgery certified surgeons until you are fully satisfied with your choice....
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These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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