How do I find a trustworthy doctor for breast explantation?

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... more

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... more

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... more

So who is qualified to do your breast surgery?  Let’s keep this practical as possible; it is about the individual plastic surgeon. Do your homework and thoroughly check into his/her background. Specifically: Find out where he/she went to medical school, residency training, and fellowship training... more

I would ask your gynecologist. Every woman who has had a breast implant or trouble with breast implants has seen a gynecologist. Gynecologists also usually have need to refer to plastic surgeons for breast issues and good doctors usually refer to other good doctors. If you do not find success there, try the... more

Any qualified plastic surgeon should be able to help you with an implant removal.  Sometimes it is a simple matter of just removing the implant and other times the capsule surrounding the implant must be removed. as well.  Call you local hospital and ask for a referral. You could also contact the... more

Hi there- I agree that the best way to know you are getting the best trained and experienced surgeon is to check for a few key pieces of information of their background: Board Certification be The American Board of Plastic Surgery Significant experience and training in breast procedures Residency training at... more

I agree with the posters above.  The most important thing is to find a surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.  That way you will know they have the credentials and training to perform this surgery.  Ask to see photos of patients they have explanted.  This is... more

For removal of breast implants, you should find a qualified plastic surgeon that is board certified.  You can easily find board certified plastic surgeons in your area by referring to organizations such as the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.  Good luck.

You should begin your search by seeking a board-certified plastic surgeon by The American Board of Plastic Surgery.  You can find a list of surgeons who specialize in aesthetic plastic surgery, who are board-certified, at surgery.org (the website for The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)... more