My insurance had authorized an explant procedure. The Surgeon said it was about a 45 min surgery. I'm concerned that he's just going to rip them out and do nothing. I'm very willing to pay to have implants put back in...but he said no...wants to wait 6 months. I'm so stressed. It's scheduled for next week. Not sure if I should cancel and just go to a surgeon that will do both and pay it myself? consults are booked way out? Help??
Answer: Removing implants Often times patients are able to exchange their implants and sometimes even have a lift on the same surgical day. You will need to be evaluated to determine if you are good candidate for this. I encourage you to discuss your concerns with your surgeon. If you are still unsure, seek a second opinion. It is important that you feel comfortable and confident in your surgical plan.
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Answer: Removing implants Often times patients are able to exchange their implants and sometimes even have a lift on the same surgical day. You will need to be evaluated to determine if you are good candidate for this. I encourage you to discuss your concerns with your surgeon. If you are still unsure, seek a second opinion. It is important that you feel comfortable and confident in your surgical plan.
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Answer: An implant exchange an be done 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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Answer: An implant exchange an be done 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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June 23, 2022
Answer: Removal Did you ask your surgeon why he would not put implants back in? If you are having your implants removed because of an infection, implants cannot be replaced at the same time. Why are you having your implants removed?
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June 23, 2022
Answer: Removal Did you ask your surgeon why he would not put implants back in? If you are having your implants removed because of an infection, implants cannot be replaced at the same time. Why are you having your implants removed?
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June 15, 2022
Answer: Preoperative protocol Dear pj23334,
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June 15, 2022
Answer: Preoperative protocol Dear pj23334,
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June 15, 2022
Answer: Removing my implants Hello @pj23334 thank you for your question. You can contemplate another options taking into account the reasons why you want to remove the implants. If they are medical (health) reasons, putting in new implants, even if they are small, is not an option. If what you want is to do an explantation you can do it with breast reconstruction that ensures that the breast doesn't look deflated, since removing the prosthesis will result in repositioning of the mammary tissues and improve the overall appearance of the breast. In this case the incision would be periareolar and inverted J-shaped to avoid making a T. If you are considering a breast explantation, consultation with a plastic surgeon who is experienced in this procedure is essential to ensure optimal results. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.
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June 15, 2022
Answer: Removing my implants Hello @pj23334 thank you for your question. You can contemplate another options taking into account the reasons why you want to remove the implants. If they are medical (health) reasons, putting in new implants, even if they are small, is not an option. If what you want is to do an explantation you can do it with breast reconstruction that ensures that the breast doesn't look deflated, since removing the prosthesis will result in repositioning of the mammary tissues and improve the overall appearance of the breast. In this case the incision would be periareolar and inverted J-shaped to avoid making a T. If you are considering a breast explantation, consultation with a plastic surgeon who is experienced in this procedure is essential to ensure optimal results. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.
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