Doctor Recommendation in Indianapolis for Implant Extraction

asked 1 year ago by Cindy812 in Terre Haute, IN
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: doctor referral, drainage, expertise, extraction

I want my breast implants out and wish a simple extraction without capsulectomy. I prefer no drains be used and would like to find a qualified plastic surgeon in the Indianaplois indiana area. Is there someone out there that has experience doing these? The implants are placed subpect and are saline.

5 answers to Doctor Recommendation in Indianapolis for Implant Extraction

Choosing your Surgeon?

Thank you for the question. Check with the American Board of Plastic Surgery and/or The American Society of Plastic Surgeons for plastic surgeons appropriately trained and certified in your area. This is a good place to start. Next evaluate the experience level and quality of results by looking at before and after pictures and examining/talking to patients who have had similar procedures performed. Once you have done enough due diligence research you will... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant removal

Breast implant removal can be done as an outpatient. I explain the various uplift procedures that the patient may want to consider as well as the postives/negatives of removing the capsules. I also caution the patient that total removal of breast implants may have a psycological impact on her and her significant other.

Edward J. Domanskis, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

How to find a board certified plastic surgeon in Indiana?

Any board-certified plastic surgeon should be able to help you with your implant removal. You don't need a capsulectomy, from the history you give. Go to the websites for the American Board of PLASTIC Surgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons to find true board-certified plastic surgeons (not "cosmetic" surgeons).

Carmen Kavali, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Implant removal in Indiana

The best way to start to find a surgeon in Indiana to remove your breast implants, is to go to the ASPS or ASAPS website to find a surgeon in your area that is board certified.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Removal of implants

There is no need to remove the capsules after removal of sub pectoral saline implant. The pocket will contract and seal in time. No drains would be necesary either. It should be a fast procedure and recovery. Luis Vinas MD

Luis A. Vinas, MD
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

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