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I Am Thinking About Having an Old SoftForm Implant Removed - is This Likely to Be Difficult?

June 30, 2013
Asked By:NoseJobNeeded

I had a SoftForm implant inserted about 13-14 years ago that I have never been happy with and have decided I would really like to have it removed. The trouble is that the surgeon who inserted it for me is now deceased and I can't find another surgeon who has removed one of these before. Is it difficult to take one of these out (due to tissue in-growth) and should I seek out a surgeon who has done this before, or am I safe going with a general, certified plastic surgeon?

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