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How to Find the Perfect Doctor to REDO Breast Implants?

I want to find the perfect physician to REDO my breast implants. I had them done about 10-14 years ago and they were perfect. I am so so sad now because they are totally different, they sag really bad and go to the side now. I have seen several doctors, and I'm scared and honestly not sure if i should trust them.

Also, I'm worried as they tell me what i want may not be achievable. I thought about finding out who someone like Pamela Anderson or Demi Moore went to and see if those physicians can help me. Can you help?

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The "perfect" surgeon to redo breast implants!

Please recognize that no surgeon, regardless of training, experience, celebrity patient list, or (high) cost, will EVER get a "perfect surgeon" badge or certificate in the mail. Any surgeon who operates will occasionally have less-than-perfect results, complications, non-compliant patients who increase the likelihood of the aforementioned problems, and even the rare unhappy patient. Only the honest ones may admit this, and the best ones keep those "less-than-perfect"... more

Finding the "Perfect Doctor" is an Unrealistic Pursuit

Perfection may be the goal, but perfect is seldom achieved! If perfection is the expectation, disappointment is a considerable risk. There is no way to anticipate perfection, but: get a couple of consultations with Board-Certified Plastic Surgeons with experience in breast revision or secondary breast implant surgery and, if possible, a reputation for excellence in secondary breast surgery if you can get personal or professional (from a doctor or... more

Finding the best plastic surgeon for breast implant revision surgery in Los Angeles

Breast augmentation revision surgery or breast implant replacement surgery is a difficult and challenging surgery. There are many factors that are important, beginning with your breasts. do you breasts sag, do you have capsular contracture of breast implants, do you have significant asymmetry. I recommend that you consult with several Board Certified Plastic Surgeons who routinely perform breast augmentation revision in Los Angeles. Make sure that they show you all types of results,... more

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How to choose the best surgeon for you.

Ask your OBGYN for a recommendation. These physicians routinely see our work. Secondly, ask your friends. Once you have a list of names, check for Plastic Surgery Board Certification. Make certain you are comfortable with the potential surgeon and the staff. Ask the surgeon about their experience in breast revisions. It is important to keep in mind that we continue to age and gravity will set it. Discuss your expectations with your potential surgeon in depth so that you have... more

Revisionary breast imploant surgery

Revisionary breast implant surgery can be a difficult operation to perform for those plastic surgeons who don't do a lot of breast augmentation surgeries. Some surgeons only feel comfortable placing the implants in the first initial operation. Problems related to breast enhancement include capsular contracture, and asymmetry, external scarring and ptosis. A good look at before and after photos and discussion with a few potential surgeons will give you an idea... more

Revision breast surgery requires special expertise

Revision surgery for problems with implants is much more diificult that placing them in the first place. For this and other reasons, the biggest predictor of the need for a revision is the first revision. It is very important to get the first revision surgery right or you may end up in a cycle of revision surgeries, each one becoming more difficult because of scarring, etc. You should specifically ask surgeons you are considering whether revision surgery is a special interest of theirs, and... more

Finding the Perfect Surgeon for Breast Implant Revision

It would be great if that could be done. It is, in fact, very difficult to know how to advise someone in finding a surgeon. It helps if you know someone who has had the procedure you're interested in. Even that is not, of course, a guarantee, nor can there be one with any specific surgeon or procedure. That, unfortunately, is just the way it is. If you don't have a recommendation from a patient, you can contact your own physicians for recommendations in your... more

How to find a doctor to revise breast implants

I think that personal recommendation is usually best. Failing that, look for a surgeon who is trained in plastic surgery by looking at the association websites and preferably, someone who specialises in breast surgery. Good luck.

Fidning the best doctor

FInding the right doctor for you can be difficult. You are best to go ona few consults and see who your feel most comfortable with, who has good results, and whose staff and doctor is available to you. Good luck.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Consult several plastic surgeons

Your best bet is to consult with several board certified plastic surgeons with considerable experience in revision breast surgery. Hopefully you will find a surgeon with whom you are comfortable.

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