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Dr Culbertson is Amazing!
Dr Culbertson did a magnificent job on, a very much needed, explant.
I had my implants for 30 years, which one has always popped before each 10-year mark, which then I would have both replaced under the implants warranty. The 30 years were riddled with weird unexplained illnesses and autoimmune issues. The last implants, Dr Culbertson removed were silicone because I was told they wouldn't pop as easily as saline, by a different doctor. Because its harder to know if silicone implants are ruptured, I was living with a ruptured silicone implant, without knowing and without knowing for how long. Strangely, I started to get weird excruciating pain in the opposite implant/breast, which was not ruptured. The pain was so bad, I was in and out of the ER for almost a month. Kaiser didn't care and their plastic surgeon offered to just basically rip out my implants with no more examination or care, even though my insurance would’ve covered that cost. I was desperately calling around (during COVID), trying to find a surgeon who would listen and compassionately understand that I needed an explant with exploration ASAP, even if I had to pay for it myself out of pocket.
Dr Culbertson was that surgeon. Not only did he compassionately listen and offer different options to help, so did ALL of the staff. Keri who takes reservations, understood my very painful situation, and found a way to get my surgery moved up, which I'm sure wasn't easy since COVID already messed with their schedules. But she listened to me and understood how bad my pain was and helped. All of the staff were amazingly sweet, respectful and very knowledgeable. Rachel, Dr Culbertson assistant was always there to help me and answer any questions or concerns I had. And I had a lot, since I read numerous issues with explant surgeries and whether or not having the entire capsule removed was good/bad and the dangers around full removal. Dr Culbertson made me feel at ease and that I could trust his best judgment when he knew what he was dealing with. I also entrusted Dr Culbertson with performing a full lift after explanation and his final results are astounding. He did an absolute fantastic job and took the extra care of making sure all the ruptured free-floating silicone was removed. He also explored the side with the pain but found nothing he could attribute to my agonizing month. The pre-op and post-op nurse was sweet who made me feel comfortable and at ease, during a very high anxiety time, followed by pain and fogginess. The anesthesiologist was also amazing. I explained how I've had multiple surgeries that I have woken up during and how those scary wake-ups during surgery has added to my anxiety. He listened to me, applied what he thought was best in my situation and I only woke up after my surgery was completed. He informed me I woke up immediately after removing the gas. That is how awesome he did his job!! The surgical staff helping Dr Culbertson were also stellar, they helped Dr Culbertson get the best possible outcome without wasting any unnecessary time under anesthesia. I seriously can't say enough about how wonderful Dr Culbertson was, and the staff, and how pleased I am with the outcome. I owe them an apology for this review being long overdue.
Yes, I may be back in the itty-bitty titty committee, but I've never felt better or looked better. Thank you, Dr. Culbertson and staff. Thank you for understanding how important explant surgery can be and how much it can help give someone back
their life.
Much love, appreciation, and respect - Racquel
I had my implants for 30 years, which one has always popped before each 10-year mark, which then I would have both replaced under the implants warranty. The 30 years were riddled with weird unexplained illnesses and autoimmune issues. The last implants, Dr Culbertson removed were silicone because I was told they wouldn't pop as easily as saline, by a different doctor. Because its harder to know if silicone implants are ruptured, I was living with a ruptured silicone implant, without knowing and without knowing for how long. Strangely, I started to get weird excruciating pain in the opposite implant/breast, which was not ruptured. The pain was so bad, I was in and out of the ER for almost a month. Kaiser didn't care and their plastic surgeon offered to just basically rip out my implants with no more examination or care, even though my insurance would’ve covered that cost. I was desperately calling around (during COVID), trying to find a surgeon who would listen and compassionately understand that I needed an explant with exploration ASAP, even if I had to pay for it myself out of pocket.
Dr Culbertson was that surgeon. Not only did he compassionately listen and offer different options to help, so did ALL of the staff. Keri who takes reservations, understood my very painful situation, and found a way to get my surgery moved up, which I'm sure wasn't easy since COVID already messed with their schedules. But she listened to me and understood how bad my pain was and helped. All of the staff were amazingly sweet, respectful and very knowledgeable. Rachel, Dr Culbertson assistant was always there to help me and answer any questions or concerns I had. And I had a lot, since I read numerous issues with explant surgeries and whether or not having the entire capsule removed was good/bad and the dangers around full removal. Dr Culbertson made me feel at ease and that I could trust his best judgment when he knew what he was dealing with. I also entrusted Dr Culbertson with performing a full lift after explanation and his final results are astounding. He did an absolute fantastic job and took the extra care of making sure all the ruptured free-floating silicone was removed. He also explored the side with the pain but found nothing he could attribute to my agonizing month. The pre-op and post-op nurse was sweet who made me feel comfortable and at ease, during a very high anxiety time, followed by pain and fogginess. The anesthesiologist was also amazing. I explained how I've had multiple surgeries that I have woken up during and how those scary wake-ups during surgery has added to my anxiety. He listened to me, applied what he thought was best in my situation and I only woke up after my surgery was completed. He informed me I woke up immediately after removing the gas. That is how awesome he did his job!! The surgical staff helping Dr Culbertson were also stellar, they helped Dr Culbertson get the best possible outcome without wasting any unnecessary time under anesthesia. I seriously can't say enough about how wonderful Dr Culbertson was, and the staff, and how pleased I am with the outcome. I owe them an apology for this review being long overdue.
Yes, I may be back in the itty-bitty titty committee, but I've never felt better or looked better. Thank you, Dr. Culbertson and staff. Thank you for understanding how important explant surgery can be and how much it can help give someone back
their life.
Much love, appreciation, and respect - Racquel
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