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Thank you for your questions. I do not know the specifics of your plan but I can speak for the majority of plans. If the implants were placed for cosmetic reasons (not reconstruction for cancer or birth defects), then insurances do not cover any subsequent procedures in relation to those implants. You can always call your plan and ask for specifics. Hope this helps!
Typically removal of breast implants that were placed for cosmetic reasons is not covered by insurance. As plans may vary it is always best to contact your carrier for the details of your particular plan.
Simply explanting will give you marked deformity of the breasts because of the stretched skin envelope. Instead, I recommend explantation using The Bellesoma Method. This technique will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest w...
Hello! Thank you for your question! It is a matter of surgeon preference as well as what is seen during your procedure that will determine whether or not a complete capsulectomy is performed. If significant capsule formation is seen intraoperatively, a full capsule removal may be warranted wit...
Thank you for your question. You are very early in your post operative course. Most scars will look the most red at 4 months, and then better at 10 months or so. Most plastic surgeons will wait a year before most major scar revisions. Having said that, some will move up that timeline a few...
GHello! Thank you for your question! It is a matter of surgeon preference as well as what is seen during your procedure that will determine whether or not a complete capsulectomy is performed. If significant capsule formation is seen intraoperatively, a full capsule removal may be warranted wit...
Dear cmg110,it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American ...
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