Are there any surgeons in Ontario that can do en bloc breast explant surgery?

Question

Are there any surgeons in Ontario that can do en bloc breast explant surgery? I’m also wondering if it can be covered through Ohip. I have a great deal of chest pain and tenderness and would like them out as soon as possible. My overall health has deteriorated since getting implants almost 7 years ago. Any recommendations are very much appreciated.

Urmen Desai, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with.   Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified, Double Fellowship-Trained Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Considering surgery Ontario,
a board-certified plastic surgeon should be able to remove implants en-block in case of thick capsules. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

I'm sorry to hear about your concerns after breast augmentation surgery. En bloc breast implant removal refers to a procedure where the breast implant and the surrounding capsule is removed as a single unit.  The procedures is performed such that the  contents within the breast implant capsule do not come into contact with the surrounding tissues.  Generally, the procedure requires a longer incision (6-7 centimeter) usually in the inframammary fold, in my experience.  Also, in my experience, the procedure is more successful when capsules are thickened as opposed to when patients are very thin (normal) capsules.  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.
 Best wishes.

Are there any surgeons in Ontario that can do en bloc breast explant surgery?

Answers (3)

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about En Bloc Capsulectomy

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

Are there any surgeons in Ontario that can do en bloc breast explant surgery?

Answers (3)

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about En Bloc Capsulectomy

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.