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I am thrilled to finally be rid of the implants...

I am thrilled to finally be rid of the implants that in had put in 33 years ago. I discovered that I had bilateral ruptures in October 2015 and was told I needed to contact a plastic surgeon. I read and researched everything I could find on breast explants when found RealSelf website. I found comfort and courage from reading about so many people who have been through this. I really didn't have a choice about having the surgery done, only a choice on who would do it!

Sorry I don't have any before and after pictures. I never had any intention of posting on this site but I was so impressed with the outcome I wanted to give my doctor a "shout out!"

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
2101 Charlotte, Kansas City, Missouri
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I researched the doctors in the Kansas City area for several months and finally ran across Dr. Carol Alyward. I read everything I could find on her and felt very strongly that she was the physician for me. When I called her office I discovered that she was not on my insurance. I still made a consultation appointment with her and was willing to pay out of pocket for her to do my procedure. When I met her for the first time I was absolutely sure she was the doctor for me. I felt totally comfortable with her and told my husband that she is the type of person I would like to just take for a cup of coffee and get to know better as a person. She and her staff were the ONLY doctor's office I could find in the KC area that was willing to work with my insurance company to get the surgery covered. All others wanted cash up front two weeks prior to surgery. They wouldn't even consider doing it under insurance, even though it was clearly covered. She was patient with me and we were able to get in done together...a win/win for both of us. As I said earlier, I would have willingly paid her to do the surgery, even if the insurance didn't cover it. She is absolutely fabulous!!! Her staff is amazing and the surgical center where it was done it state-of-the-art. I am five days post surgery and I am doing amazingly well. I am very particular about my doctors and I will not hesitate to recommend her to any family member or friend that might need a competent, compassionate, experienced and capable physician. She's the BEST!!!