Ruptured Silicon Implant, What Am I to Do?

Im from the UK, I moved to the UNITED STATES 5 years ago. I received a letter saying that the implants that i had been given and many more were in a word faulty, the cause of multiple leaks,mine was confirmed to have a rupture. To my horror they told me that they are only willing to remove the implants, if I fly back to the uk for surgery and again later for follow ups and i would still have to pay them to put something back in. I do not have the money nor any way back to the UK. what am I to do

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Ruptured silicone implants

If you are experiencing a ruptured silicone implant then first you should contact your plastic surgeon and come on in for a consultation and evaluation. If your previous plastic surgeon is not available then you should be able to seek a board certified plastic surgeon for consultation. If you know the manufacturing company of the implant then it will be very importance to determine what type of implants that you have, either it is Mentor implant or Allergan. Then you should... more

PIP silicone breast implants

There is not considered to be an urgent or immediate threat to your health but it is recommended that the implants be removed whether they are intact or not. Replacing them with other implants is a cosmetic decision and not medically necessary. The least expensive alternative in the US would be a simple removal (not necessarily removing the capsule around the implant) which can be done under local anesthesia with IV sedation by plastic surgeons that have accredited facilities for... more

Faulty French Implants (PIP)

Hi there- It sounds like you may have received a notice from the NHS about PIP implants... These are silicone implants manufactured in France and that were used commonly in the UK until it was recently discovered that the silicone being used to fill the implants by that particular manufacturer was of a very low grade and impure silicone- causing significant health concerns. I would recommend that even if you cannot afford to have implants replaced at this time, that you have the... more

Implants ruptured

If your implants are ruptured it is best to have them removed and probably replaced. But it is your choice when to have them done. Good luck.

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Ruptured implant done in UK

You are in no immediate harm and urgent surgery is not needed so, you have time to look into your options here in Texas. But, at some point, you will need the implants removed +/- then replaced. I would advise you to seek a board certified plastic surgeon for an evaluation and determine the costs and financing information. There are ways to trim some costs. Soem surgeons order their own implants or do surgery within their own offices (but make sure the facility is... more

Ruptured Silicon Implant,

I think you know your choices--go back to the UK where they will be partially funded, or see a surgeon here where it will not be funded. You might try the plastic surgery department at the UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas where there might be a less pricey alternative. Sorry for your predicament. Thanks for the question, and best wishes.

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Rachel dallas 29 Aug 2012

Thank, thank you very much, this maybe something that I may have to try, although I worry about surgery and the surgeon at the best of times, ive read so many problems from others who have had difficulties from practicing surgeons with years & years of experience, that I am frightened with the thought of going to some one who is so new, although close to finishing school. It still scares me. But I appreciate the link, especially since I may not have a choice in the matter. thanks again

Rachel dallas 28 Aug 2012

Thank you for your answer, although I dont know what choice you have when you dont have the means to do either of these. But I will consider your idea of the medical School, if I ever get the money to do so, although im not to sure how i feel going to a medical school for surgery, I know that it is ignorance on my part, but I would be very very nervous.

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