My right breast has deflated and it is hurting . It has now been 5 weeks and yes I have seen a board certified plastic surgeon but can't afford the LARGE amount I am quoted to have Both my implants removed!! I don't know what to do. and yes my Implant company will replace my implant and a certain cost of the surgery(1200$) . Please please help me I am a mother two small children and I don't want to go on like this:( ...
Answer: Breast Implant Deflation, Pain, and Financial Concerns?
I'm sorry to hear about the breast implant deflation/discomfort you are experiencing.
Unfortunately, online consultants will not be able to be of much service to you. You will be best off contacting the offices of board certified plastic surgeons in your area and arranging consultations. Much of what will be recommended to you will depend on your goals; for example, if you decide to have the breasts implants removed of (and not replace), it is possible that the procedure may be done safely/comfortably under local anesthesia, thereby minimizing expenses. If, on the other hand, you choose to have breast implants replaced you will certainly be dealing with additional expenses.
Best wishes with what may be difficult decisions.
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Answer: Breast Implant Deflation, Pain, and Financial Concerns?
I'm sorry to hear about the breast implant deflation/discomfort you are experiencing.
Unfortunately, online consultants will not be able to be of much service to you. You will be best off contacting the offices of board certified plastic surgeons in your area and arranging consultations. Much of what will be recommended to you will depend on your goals; for example, if you decide to have the breasts implants removed of (and not replace), it is possible that the procedure may be done safely/comfortably under local anesthesia, thereby minimizing expenses. If, on the other hand, you choose to have breast implants replaced you will certainly be dealing with additional expenses.
Best wishes with what may be difficult decisions.
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Answer: An implant exchange can be done for the right breast only Removal of breast implants, intact or ruptured, may have positive implications if patients are symptomatic. A constellation of symptoms associated with breast implant illness, and autoimmune disease are considered when treating patients who have breast implants and are concerned about foreign body reaction. In our office, we begin this journey with a consideration of symptoms and exclusion of obvious autoimmune problems. In many of our patients, en bloc removal of breast implants with capsulectomy is important and beneficial. Further clinical evidence about breast implant illness is evolving and will continue to guide treatment. I would suggest removal if there is a possibility of foreign body reaction. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Realself100 Surgeon
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Answer: An implant exchange can be done for the right breast only Removal of breast implants, intact or ruptured, may have positive implications if patients are symptomatic. A constellation of symptoms associated with breast implant illness, and autoimmune disease are considered when treating patients who have breast implants and are concerned about foreign body reaction. In our office, we begin this journey with a consideration of symptoms and exclusion of obvious autoimmune problems. In many of our patients, en bloc removal of breast implants with capsulectomy is important and beneficial. Further clinical evidence about breast implant illness is evolving and will continue to guide treatment. I would suggest removal if there is a possibility of foreign body reaction. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Realself100 Surgeon
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January 12, 2013
Answer: Right Breast Implant Deflation and Pain
Usually, implant removal and replacement is a rather uncomplicated procedure that can be performed in about 10 minutes. You can usually find someone to perform this on one side for less than $3000.
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January 12, 2013
Answer: Right Breast Implant Deflation and Pain
Usually, implant removal and replacement is a rather uncomplicated procedure that can be performed in about 10 minutes. You can usually find someone to perform this on one side for less than $3000.
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January 4, 2013
Answer: Early Implant Deflation
It's a little surprising to me that your surgeon has fees so high that replacing the deflated implant under warranty is a problem. I could understand if you were going to another surgeon as no one chooses to take care of other surgeon's problems for free. I also understand that an implant deflation is usually no fault of the surgeon and the warranty fee is enough to cover the anesthesia only- the implant is provide by the company. Until the basic warranty is upgraded, it remains the surgeon's responsibility to care for his/hers patients with deflations since the surgeon makes an informed decision to do saline breast augmentation and chooses from whom he buys the implants. I would give your surgeon another opportunity to rectify the situation.
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January 4, 2013
Answer: Early Implant Deflation
It's a little surprising to me that your surgeon has fees so high that replacing the deflated implant under warranty is a problem. I could understand if you were going to another surgeon as no one chooses to take care of other surgeon's problems for free. I also understand that an implant deflation is usually no fault of the surgeon and the warranty fee is enough to cover the anesthesia only- the implant is provide by the company. Until the basic warranty is upgraded, it remains the surgeon's responsibility to care for his/hers patients with deflations since the surgeon makes an informed decision to do saline breast augmentation and chooses from whom he buys the implants. I would give your surgeon another opportunity to rectify the situation.
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December 21, 2012
Answer: Deflated implant, pain, and concerns about payment.
There are several routes to go for a lower fee. First is to contact the surgeon who performed your initial breast augmentation. They may perform the operation at a reduced cost for you, particularly if they have their own OR. Replacing only the ruptured implant should be an option. Otherwise, if you live near an academic medical center, the resident clinics are often less expensive and are always overseen by Board Certified Plastic Surgeons. In addition, there are financing options available via companies such as Care Credit. If you wish to simply have both implants removed, many times insurance companies will pay for this, particularly if you are having symptoms from the implants or they are obscuring mammography.
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December 21, 2012
Answer: Deflated implant, pain, and concerns about payment.
There are several routes to go for a lower fee. First is to contact the surgeon who performed your initial breast augmentation. They may perform the operation at a reduced cost for you, particularly if they have their own OR. Replacing only the ruptured implant should be an option. Otherwise, if you live near an academic medical center, the resident clinics are often less expensive and are always overseen by Board Certified Plastic Surgeons. In addition, there are financing options available via companies such as Care Credit. If you wish to simply have both implants removed, many times insurance companies will pay for this, particularly if you are having symptoms from the implants or they are obscuring mammography.
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