I have had Myasthenia Gravis for 2 and a half years. My symptoms have been mild to moderate. Is it riskier to have explantation surgery or leave implants in that are ruptured with ruptured capsule and extra capsular extension of silicone? 66 years old; good health other than MG.
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February 22, 2014
Answer: Risks of having explanation surgery and lift with moderate Myasthenia Gravis?
You may want to check with your insurance company. Call the 1-800 number on your card and ask the representative. In my experience, insurance may cover removal of ruptured silicone implants even if it was originally placed for cosmetic reasons. They will not pay for replacement...
Good day! Any insurance might not cover explantation because it is considered as a cosmetic procedure, not a medical necessity. More so with your history of breast augmentation. They may, however, consider covering the procedure if there is a legitimate medical reason.
It is best to have an i...
If you have silicone implants that are 27 years old, and one side is ruptured, I would recommend removing the implants. If you feel the rupture was caused by a recent mammogram, please understand that this is because your implants are so old, not because mammograms are not safe. The type of...