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I Had a Great Time Having the Saline Removed in the Office! - Nashville, TN

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Dr. Gingrass is wonderful. I went for a Saline...

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Dr. Gingrass is wonderful. I went for a Saline implant explant and a breast lift. During the consultation, Dr. Gingrass went over all of my options. At her recommendation, I had the implants deflated in the office. It was so easy and it didn't hurt at all! A little shot of numbing medicine on the side of each breast, she inserted a butterfly needle, and withdrew the saline with a large syringe. She did one side at a time and I got to see the saline as it came out - clear as can be. A big bonus for anyone that that would like to see 1st hand what is in their implants. Dr. Gingrass recommended a follow-up visit 2 weeks later. The time in between visits gave my body a chance to get used to not having those big lumps on my chest anymore and my breast tissue to adjust. By the time I went back for my next visit, I had time to realize that I don't need a breast lift. My breasts are going to be great just as they are! I have decided to have the implant shells removed. I can feel the edges under my natural breast tissue. Dr. Gingrass gave me the option of having the shells removed in the office or in the OR. I have decided to have them removed in the OR. Because now that I don't need a breast lift, I have the budget for liposuction. Dr. Gingrass made the extra time during my follow-up visit to discuss my options and answer all of my questions about lipo on my hips and thighs. I am planning the procedures for early December 2016 with Dr. Gingrass. I will post an update with all the news.

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Mary Gingrass, MD

Mary Gingrass, MD

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Replies (7)

October 5, 2016
Thank you for your kind words. I am glad this was a good experience for you. Deflation in the office is a valuable tool for the right person. Not everyone with saline implants is a perfect candidate for deflation but it gives so much valuable information to those who are candidates.
July 12, 2017
Are you a good candidate if your saline implants ate 35 years old under the muscle? And you want scar tissue removed?
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October 19, 2016

Congratulations on having a great experience so far. I hope you'll keep us posted on your next steps. 

November 3, 2016
I had liposuction with Dr. Gingrass last October 2015 and I just love my results! She is an artist, who will go far and beyond to please you and get the best result she can. What a difference the liposuction has meant for me. I had a disfigurement on my lower left side , from previous work (another doctor) and she corrected this issue and did lipo on my waist, hips, inner and outer thighs and gave me back a beautiful contour! She is a wonderful doctor and a dear sweet kind person! You won't be disappointed and I wish you all the best! I will follow your post! Terri
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November 3, 2016
I wonder if it's possible to have only "some" saline removed... Were you given that option?
November 9, 2016
Once the implant has been punctured, as it is when draining the implant, it can not be plugged..
November 9, 2016
Glad all went well! You may want to really consider in office with local.. It really is super simple, and that way you don't risk the anesthesia, you would also save on the anesthesia as well as the OR fees! Just a thought! Also, I've mentioned it before, look at the fascia blaster, by Ashley Black.. Amazing, non surgical results and success in decreasing cellulite, and losing inches,.. and, it is not a magic pill either! If you have a facebook, look it up there, or you tube.. Ashley Black Guru. I only use this tool, not sell it or am related in any way top the product, just a firm believer, a fascia blaster who is loving the results! Best of Luck!