Hi Barb,I am sooo sorry you are having problems.It sounds like not only do you have capsules, but they may be calcified. So yes, you can remove the implants, remove the scar capsule and calcium, and hopefully become pain free. Or you may want new implants which would be softer. Be sure to see only a board certifiedplastic surgeon (by ABPS - The American Board of Plastic Surgery) who is amember of ASAPS (The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery) and or amember of ASPS (The American Society of Plastic Surgeons). Also, ask if they havean established, high volume breast augmentation practice, performing severalhundred breast augmentations each year. Ask to see their before and afterphotos if you didn’t see any on their website. If they are experienced,they should have several 100 breast implant patients for you to view. Iwould also recommend that your doctor offer you the chance to talk to pastpatients who would be happy to discuss their experience with you. Youneed to feel comfortable, so make sure the environment is safe as in anaccredited surgery center. Also, ask a prospective surgeon if he or she hasever published journal articles in professional peer-reviewed journals, whichthey can provide you.All the best, “Dr. Joe”
Absolutely! You can and should have your implants and the surrounding scar tissue or capsule removed. If you have old gel implants, they are probably leaking. This can be done as an outpatient procedure. If you have Medicare, it might cover the removal of the implants and capsules. I would suggest seeing a plastic surgeon and discuss your options.
