Right Breast Has Deflated and in Pain?

Question

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:( ...

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

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.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I'm sorry to hear of the issues you are experiencing.  From the description the affected implant and capsule should be removed.  You may want to consider medical financing companies to assist you with the cost of surgery.  We accept CareCredit, Patient Fi, and Alphaeon in my practice.

Paul S. Howard, MD · Answer

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.

David Bogue, MD · Answer

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.

Norman Bakshandeh Day, MD, FACS · Answer

Please try contacting another board certified plastic surgeon in your area. You may have more success with another surgeon

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Unfortunately, if you can not afford to have surgery it will difficult to find a surgeon who will do it for you. You may want to try a local residency training program in your area. They will often do it for training purposes for a lower fee.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

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.

Jourdan Gottlieb, MD · Answer

I am not sure what you are asking. If you want the implants removed, often this can be done under local anesthesia in an office setting. Call around in your community and you should be able to get quotes over the phone. Best wishes.

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