Would it be necessary for to find a plastic surgeon trained in microsurgery to remove my silicone implants?

Hello @conniesarah, Thank you for your question. it is important to find a plastic surgeon who is experienced in breast explant. This type of surgery requires specialized skills due to the nature of the procedure, as well as precision when removing the implants, and performing total capsulectomy (the process of completely removing all scar tissue that surrounds an implant). Make sure to ask detailed questions about their experience with breast implant removal. It’s also important to note that not all surgeons offer total capsulectomy during removal; therefore make sure this is part of the consultation discussion prior to making any decisions about moving forward with explant surgery. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science Member (IFATS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP).

Dear conniesarah,
implant removal is not a complicated procedure so it is probably best to consult your original surgeon. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery