How Do I Convince my Doctor - Englewood, CO

Typically extra tests related to cosmetic surgery are not covered by insurance. Typically a silicone leak is found by a mammogram, but you said nothing about your age. If you know you want them out, then go to a different PS.

Thank you for sharing here on RealSelf! I agree with Lillibeth that you might want to go to a different surgeon (or are you referring to your regular doctor when you say they won't run tests?). There are some financing options out there, too.

I hope you'll use this space to keep us updated on your situation!

Lizzybeth, Most plastic surgeons make their living performing breast augmentation and for that reason; they are not advocates in helping women with health problems directly related to the implants. And, they say there is no medical proof that are related to both silicone and saline implants and they try to talk you out of explanting or scare you by saying how terrible you will look if you don't replace them. I went to my family doctor and documented all of my medical issues. He said I should not have a mammogram be causing they were most likely leaking and if ruptured; the silicone could migrate exacerbating my symptoms. After standard tests were completed to rule out other health issues, he scheduled an MRI. They showed both implants ruptured. Now, insurance will cover the explant since I have documented evidence from a third party who has no vested interest in performing the surgery. Don't give up, your health is at issue. I am scheduled for en bloc capsulectomy October 3rd. I interviewed three plastic surgeons until I found one who would perform the procedure I want for my continued health. All but one tried to talk me into replacement implants or lifts. I think it is best after explant to wait until our body heals before getting a lift. The results may be better than you think. Go to your personal physician to lay the groundwork for your medical condition supporting explant covered by insurance. Good Luck and don't give up. River Rock

Definitely go see a different doctor, doesn't have to be a PS. With all your symptoms, any sensible Dr. should recommend explanting. Good luck!

I have not been able to return in here, been so ill. Did see my doctor on Tuesday morning. I am amazed at the octrisizing I received. (forgive my spelling, my clarity is not good right now). She usually greets me with a hug and eager to listen and help. This visit was totally different. Once I got through her colleague to see her, I expected her understanding. On the plus side, However, I did get my referrel and I was her third one this year for explant. I was willing to put bills aside if I had to. Happy my insurance will cover it. (if they help get the toxins in, they should help get them out) by next week at the latest I should have the surgeons name and number to schedule an appointment. I do NOT want anymore implants, I just want to be implant free, happy and flat, natural and most of all.... healthy! This is no picnic and not worth it. I do not understand why FDA is not banning or making it mandatory for the surgeon to make the patient aware of the dangerous symptoms at the very least? In 2007 I was told it was completely safe, no worries! HA HA!! I am just hoping to have no permanent neuro damage. I didn't realize my symptoms started years ago and about 4 years ago I had symptoms of MS and I once had 20/10 vision. I had a mammogram in March or May, and I am guessing that sped the symptoms up and increased the intensity. I researched and MRI's are only 89-90% accurate. Mammograms and ultrasounds do not always pick up the leakage or rupture either. Most times it is not noticed or known until the surgeon goes in. I am loosing my faith in the medical system. In pubmed.com alone is 73 pages of scientific evidence. my doctor told me that FDA is claiming our symptoms are mental and not really happening. hmmm, thousands of women!! And those women all having the same symptoms and have stated how much better they feel and how their symptoms improved and living now a happier healthier life after explant... so now my question is this, "what is the FDA and medical communities excuse for their mental problems?" I really feel for all the women who have been lied to, having to go through this. Thank you all so much for your feedbacks and support!! Means A LOT!!