Need to ENBLOC explant 32 yr old implants ---no replacement & no lift (I am 64). Uncertain whether saline or saline/silicone. Implanting records no longer available. I sincerely trusted my surgeon who assured me these were safe and were lifetime devices. Broken hearted to learn the hard way. Implanting records not available. Either way I want ENBLOC removal for my own peace of mind. Thank you for any help.
Answer: Are there skilled en bloc explant surgeons in CA? I would suggest starting with the American Society of Plastic Surgery and/or the Aesthetic Society of Plastic Surgery to obtain a list of well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons. Then, I would suggest you visit a few surgeons whose practices concentrate on aesthetic surgery. Ask to SEE lots of examples of their work AND preferably speak/see patients who have had similar procedures done.Be very careful with your decision-making. You will find, while doing your due diligence, that there are many different “specialties” who will offer their services to you; again, I strongly recommend you concentrate on surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.Generally speaking (in my opinion), unless the breast implant capsules have thickened (and/or are otherwise symptomatic), are associated with the ruptured silicone gel breast implants, or if the patient has concerns about "medical conditions" related to the breast implants, capsulectomy is not universally necessary. For these patients, en block removal of breast implants is a good procedure.
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Answer: Are there skilled en bloc explant surgeons in CA? I would suggest starting with the American Society of Plastic Surgery and/or the Aesthetic Society of Plastic Surgery to obtain a list of well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons. Then, I would suggest you visit a few surgeons whose practices concentrate on aesthetic surgery. Ask to SEE lots of examples of their work AND preferably speak/see patients who have had similar procedures done.Be very careful with your decision-making. You will find, while doing your due diligence, that there are many different “specialties” who will offer their services to you; again, I strongly recommend you concentrate on surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.Generally speaking (in my opinion), unless the breast implant capsules have thickened (and/or are otherwise symptomatic), are associated with the ruptured silicone gel breast implants, or if the patient has concerns about "medical conditions" related to the breast implants, capsulectomy is not universally necessary. For these patients, en block removal of breast implants is a good procedure.
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November 18, 2015
Answer: Are there skilled en bloc explant surgeons in CA?
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November 18, 2015
Answer: Are there skilled en bloc explant surgeons in CA?
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November 18, 2015
Answer: En bloc explant surgeons Yes there are surgeons who perform this en bloc explant procedure (including myself). Make sure you see a surgeon who also has extensive experience with revision breast surgeries and who is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. If you want more information my website is Newport beach plastic surgeryBest of luck to you
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November 18, 2015
Answer: En bloc explant surgeons Yes there are surgeons who perform this en bloc explant procedure (including myself). Make sure you see a surgeon who also has extensive experience with revision breast surgeries and who is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. If you want more information my website is Newport beach plastic surgeryBest of luck to you
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November 18, 2015
Answer: En bloc removal of implants There are many skilled plastic surgeons in California... most of all make sure your plastic surgeon is board certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery. This certification is important and verifies a surgeon's training and education. Any surgeon certified by this board is very capable of helping you.
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November 18, 2015
Answer: En bloc removal of implants There are many skilled plastic surgeons in California... most of all make sure your plastic surgeon is board certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery. This certification is important and verifies a surgeon's training and education. Any surgeon certified by this board is very capable of helping you.
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December 8, 2015
Answer: Breast implant removal/ Explantation Thank you for your question, and I am sorry you are feeling the way you feel. Removing implants are safe without medical records in the hands of a skillful board certified plastic surgeon. The surgery takes about an hour and there is minimal to no-down time. Also if there is any encapsulation of the implant with pain, most insurance companies including medicare and medical will cover the procedure. It is important that you find a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to guide you through this procedure. Good luck and have a lovely day.
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December 8, 2015
Answer: Breast implant removal/ Explantation Thank you for your question, and I am sorry you are feeling the way you feel. Removing implants are safe without medical records in the hands of a skillful board certified plastic surgeon. The surgery takes about an hour and there is minimal to no-down time. Also if there is any encapsulation of the implant with pain, most insurance companies including medicare and medical will cover the procedure. It is important that you find a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to guide you through this procedure. Good luck and have a lovely day.
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