Should I Return to Original Surgeon for Porex Implant Removal?

I have a Porex implant has become exposed. I had it done abroad. I am back in the UK now and the maxiliofacial consultant seems to have no experience with Porex. I had them done 5 weeks ago and now they have to be removed because the left one is exposed.

Should I return to the original surgeon or let them operate in this country? How difficult is it to remove after 5 weeks?

Asked 32 months ago by Bec in UK
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Porex implant removal

If possible I would return to the original surgeon because the surgoen who placed the implants obviously has experience with placement and most likely with rmoval. There may also be some unique about the technique used to insert these that the surgeon is more likely aware.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Should I return to original surgeon for Porex implant removal?

Dear Bec, As regards "Should I return to the original surgeon or let them operate in this country? How difficult is it to remove after 5 weeks? " You just enunciated THE major risk of medical tourism. What do you do when you go elsewhere for an elective procedure and complications ensue? Frankly, As regards "maxiliofacial consultant seems to have no experience with Porex" - that makes NO sense. POREX implants have been on the market for almost 20 years. All American... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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