My 2006 saline implant ruptured and deflated very quickly two wks ago. I was told my ins would cover if medically necessary. I have been informed its not medically necessary. But it hurts and looks like it is going to come through my skin. I have also been told of possible bacteria? Do all doctorys say its ok for this deflated object just to stay there and hurt or what an I do to make this issue more pressing to my insurance. I don't expect them to pay all but I think, it is harmful to leave???
Answer: Removal of Ruptured Breast Implants?
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Answer: Removal of Ruptured Breast Implants?
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Answer: It is important to have a ruptured implant removed as soon as possible to avoid any health complications 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: It is important to have a ruptured implant removed as soon as possible to avoid any health complications 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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December 19, 2017
Answer: Ruptured Saline Implant Hurts, How Harmful to Leave In If your breast #implants are ruptured, or, more than 10 years old, consideration should be given to replacement. Plastic surgeons who have specialized in breast surgery and cosmetic surgery are suitable to perform your breast augmentation #revision. Aside from checking board-certification, it is suggested that you look at before and after photos of the surgeons actual patients, and read patient reviews. Gathering all of this information will help you make a well-informed decision.
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December 19, 2017
Answer: Ruptured Saline Implant Hurts, How Harmful to Leave In If your breast #implants are ruptured, or, more than 10 years old, consideration should be given to replacement. Plastic surgeons who have specialized in breast surgery and cosmetic surgery are suitable to perform your breast augmentation #revision. Aside from checking board-certification, it is suggested that you look at before and after photos of the surgeons actual patients, and read patient reviews. Gathering all of this information will help you make a well-informed decision.
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January 1, 2016
Answer: Remove Ruptured Saline Implants You will be able to self-diagnose the need for an implant exchange (if using a saline implant) because if the current implant ruptures, the breast will shrink to approximately its preoperative size. A silicone implant that has a rupture is usually noted on a routine mammogram or MRI scan. In either case although the situation should be corrected on a timely basis especially if it "looks like it is going to come through your skin" as it just might do that.
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January 1, 2016
Answer: Remove Ruptured Saline Implants You will be able to self-diagnose the need for an implant exchange (if using a saline implant) because if the current implant ruptures, the breast will shrink to approximately its preoperative size. A silicone implant that has a rupture is usually noted on a routine mammogram or MRI scan. In either case although the situation should be corrected on a timely basis especially if it "looks like it is going to come through your skin" as it just might do that.
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December 22, 2011
Answer: Should I Remove My Ruptured Implant?
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December 22, 2011
Answer: Should I Remove My Ruptured Implant?
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