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Implants too big & painful - would revision surgery be done by Medicare? (Photos)

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Graceful830063Jun 25, 2022

My breast implants are too big They're causing me much pain Also there's scar tissue that is very present I had capsular contracture but fixed now this is the result I started with tuberous disease was covered by Medicare Would be interested to have a revision to remove scar tissue and have smaller implants I have thoracic outlet syndrome heavy breasts aren't helpful Would this still be done by Medicare number I don't want anchor scar with my history of scarring

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Dear Eclectic477740, I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper...

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Ronald J. Edelson, MD

I think you actually have a pretty good result. I’d be interested in knowing whether you had a lolllipop type lift or an anchor lift. If you had the lollipop it could be converted to an anchor to tighten the lower portion of the breast. But the extra scar might not be worth it

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