I am female, 71 years of age had silcone implants put in under the chest muscle in 1978. Left is ruptured, right is encapsulated . I have tried to make an appointment with a plastic surgeon .m Have been told they need to come out. Instead of an appointment, I receive a phone call 3 different times telling me Insurance won't pay, since I can't afford to have them removed on my own -- an appointment with a plastic surgeon never gets made. don't know what else to do.
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Dear Postale,
it is hard to tell will sedation trigger telogen effluvium of your scalp hair. Generally speaking, it is possible to remove breast implants under local anesthesia.
Daniel Barrett, MD
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Hi there, it is rather complex to remove the capsule , it takes much longer and you may need another procedure such as an uplift or fat transfer so generally it does cost more and the recovery is longer
Hello @Honest904703, thank you for your question. In your case, I suggest you have a breast ultrasound analyzed by a mastologist to confirm the source of the pain and to diagnose correctly. The most appropriate course of action is to consult one or several board certified plastic surgeons. This...
