Re: Scar tissue removal-Dr. Melmed responds

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Yep - Women tell us that THEY tell their doctors that their saline implants have silicone shells . . . Some of them are shocked! One doctor was really embarrassed - saying something to the effect that he should have known that saline implants had to have some kind of shell. It never occured to him that they were silicone. The buzz word now is "plastic" shell. . . Get rid of that nasty word, and (I guess) you're supposed to have a safe implant. NOT! Rogene Peake <peaketeresa@...> wrote: -Rogene,Oh by the way and not just patients but other Doctors as well, they are just shocked when I tell them I had saline but my pathology was positive for silicone.Terri P-- In , Rogene S <saxony01@...> wrote:>> - > > The shells of saline implants are made of silicone - using platinum as a catylst to for a semi-solid, semi-permable shell.> > As the implant ages, microscopic bits of silicone (any polyurethane) are broken away as the body seeks to destroy an alien object. . . . > > A considerable amoint of this junk is contained by the capsule - the rest is distributed throughout the body.> > Rogene>

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I can do that! God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference. Rogene S <saxony01@...> wrote: You're right!!! But to give energy to anger takes it away from the energy you need for healing. We have to find a way to Let Go and Let God. He will exact His punishment! Rogene

<waltjenking > wrote: That's a bunch of crap and really angers me.Rogene S <saxony01 > wrote: No recourse! . . . Women were given "consent" forms to sign that relieved everyone, but themselves, from responsibility. . . .The settlements had timelines under which you had to file, or be forever excluded. Not right - but a fact! Rogene Any questions? Get answers on any topic at Answers. Try it now.

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Does anyone know how much Dr. Huang costs? Also, how do I find Dr. Pierre Blaise...does he have a website? Thanks. JennfierLynda <coss@...> wrote: >Dr. Huang also removes all capsule under the muscle.I believe there are also other docs out there who remove all the scar tissue under the muscle. We may have some on our list and there may be others we do not have on our list.Lynda>Third, he states:>Facts:>It is

not possible to get all the capsule out from under the muscle.>>This is a flat out lie. It certainly is possible...my implants were >under the muscle and all of my capsule was removed. Dr. Feng >removes all capsule under the muscle. Dr. Kolb removes all capsule >under the muscle. To state it is not possible is just plain WRONG >in light of the fact that these other doctors do!>>Please proceed with caution with your explant, and make sure you go >to someone who is going to do this right, with full knowledge of explant.>Patty>> Re: Fwd: Re: Scar tissue

removal-Dr. Melmed responds>>I had saline implants for six years. I had them removed by Dr. >Feng. My pathology report of the capsules stated that I indeed had >silicone in them.>>>> <waltjenking> wrote:>Okay, I am forwarding this to everyone. Do with it what you will, >but I forwarded some of what was said to Dr. Melmed because I truly >want to know what he thinks and feels about this issue, especially >if I am going to have him do it. The attachment is from him. He >has been very communicative with me. >>____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ __>

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Thanks, Rogene, for saying it well.

Bindi

Re: Scar tissue removal-Dr. Melmed responds

I suspect the difference lies in how much one doctor considers safe to attempt to remove, compared with another. This most likely stems from weighing how much risk he/she perceives retained capsules pose versus how much risk of more extensive surgery. This appears to be the primary difference between surgeons. Hopefully no surgeon would put a patients' life at risk to get portions of capsules that are too deeply embedded.

Dr. Melmed has been an outspoken advocate on breast implant implant issues for years - And he has taken a huge amount of flack from his peers as a result. From all reports, the cosmetic result of his surgery is outstanding. Women repeatedly report that he has treated them with the utmost kindness and consideration. He also turns patients away if he feels their needs are greater than he feels comfortable in dealing with. IMHO, this honesty is good. Dr. Melmed's profile is much higher than most plastic surgeons. His standard regarding removing capsules is as high, or higher than most. I hope he is treated with the respect he deserves.

All plastic surgeons have had negative reports at one time or another. Even the best surgeon cannot honestly guarantee 100% satisfaction. Even the best surgeon can get bad results because of any number of factors - some they can control, some they have no control over.

The question that must be answered by any woman seeking explant from ANY doctor is if they believe the doctor they choose will do what is in the patients' best interest. This is a decision each woman must answer for herself.

I believe the discussion on Dr. Melmed has gone on long enough - Maybe too long. Let's stop!

Rogene

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You can talk to Dr. Blais himself. He does not have a website that I know of.

But he is always willing and able to talk on the phone.

DR. Pierre Blais

Innoval

496 Westminster Ave.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2A 2V1

613-728-8688

FAX 613-728-0687

Patty

Re: Fwd: Re: Scar tissue removal-Dr. Melmed responds>>I had saline implants for six years. I had them removed by Dr. >Feng. My pathology report of the capsules stated that I indeed had >silicone in them.>>>> <waltjenking> wrote:>Okay, I am forwarding this to everyone. Do with it what you will, >but I forwarded some of what was said to Dr. Melmed because I truly >want to know what he thinks and feels about this issue, especially >if I am going to have him do it. The attachment is from him. He >has been very

communicative with me. >>___________ _ _________ _________ _________ _________ __>

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Thanks so much Patty! Tricia Trish <glory2glory1401@...> wrote: You can talk to Dr. Blais himself. He does not have a website that I know of. But he is always willing and able to talk on the phone. DR. Pierre Blais Innoval 496 Westminster Ave. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2A 2V1 613-728-8688 FAX 613-728-0687 Patty Re: Scar tissue removal>waltjenking>>Lynda is right - women who feel that ALL the capsule MUST come out >must not come to me.>>Facts:>>Saline implant capsules do NOT contain any silicone>>Facts:>>Capsule left behind dissipates within a year>>Facts:>>It is not possible to get all the capsule out from under the muscle>>Facts:>>Try to remove capsules stuck to the ribs creates a significant risk >of damage to the muscle with risk of perforation into the chest (I >have seen this) and bleeding. Far greater threat to women than any >capsule left

behind>>Sorry. Lynda simply does not understand the MEDICAL issues involved. >One always tries to take all the capsule out you can,. but would you >want to face all the risks when there is NO proof that doing so >improves health?>>Last fact:>>None of the women in whom I have left small amounts of capsule on >the chest wall have had problems>>Dr M>>PS Separate fact from hysteria, Separate fact from emotional evaluation.>>>>>->[]>>>>Everyone is raving about ><http://us.rd. / evt=42297/ *http://advision .webevents. / mailbeta>the >all-new beta.>>>>>Have a burning question? Go to ><http://answers. / ;_ylc=X3oDMTFvbG NhMGE3BF9TAzM5Nj U0NTEwOARfcwMzOT Y1NDUxMDMEc2VjA2 1haWxfdGFnbGluZQ RzbGsDbWFpbF90YW cx> >Answers and get answers from real people who know.> ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ __

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, All implants are encased in a silicone shell. My implants were saline filled as opposed to silicone filled. The silicone found in and around my capsules had silicone that was from the deterioration of the shell itself. <waltjenking@...> wrote: So, how do you get silicone in saline implants? And why can't you sue the doctor that put them in because he claimed they were silicone? Thanks for you

input. Lamse <wannabe_proverbs31 > wrote: I had saline implants for six years. I had them removed by Dr. Feng. My pathology report of the capsules stated that I indeed had silicone in them. <waltjenking > wrote: Okay, I am forwarding this to everyone. Do with it what you will, but I forwarded some of what was said to Dr. Melmed because I truly want to know what he thinks and feels about this issue, especially if I am going to have him do it. The attachment is from him. He has been very communicative with me.

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You're welcome! Please be sure to listen to the interview with Dr. Blais done by the author of the article that I recently posted. It is a very good interview!

http://www.implanttruth.jshood.com/experts.html

(It takes a little time to load, but it is well worth waiting!)

Patty

Re: Fwd: Re: Scar tissue removal-Dr. Melmed responds>>I had saline implants for six years. I had them removed by Dr. >Feng. My pathology report of the capsules stated that I indeed had >silicone in them.>>>> <waltjenking> wrote:>Okay, I am forwarding this to everyone. Do with it what you will, >but I forwarded some of what was said to Dr. Melmed because I truly >want to know what he thinks and feels about this issue, especially >if I am going to have him do it. The attachment is from him. He >has been very

communicative with me. >>___________ _ _________ _________ _________ _________ __>

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With your attitude, you are on your way to healing! God Bless! Rogene <waltjenking@...> wrote: I can do that! God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference. Rogene S <saxony01 > wrote: You're right!!! But to give energy to anger takes it away from the energy you need for healing. We have to find a way to Let Go and Let God. He will exact His punishment! Rogene <waltjenking > wrote: That's a bunch of crap and really angers me.Rogene S <saxony01 > wrote: No recourse! . . . Women were given "consent" forms to sign that relieved everyone, but themselves, from responsibility. . . .The settlements had timelines under which you

had to file, or be forever excluded. Not right - but a fact! Rogene Any questions? Get answers on any topic at Answers. Try it now. Everyone is raving about the all-new

Mail beta.

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I just would recommend you get all the capsule out to be safe and have piece of mind for yourself, then wonder what was left behind. I would also just recommend whomever take them out have them send them off to dr. blais for you. I would also recommend whomever you feel comfortable with taking them out. I would travel long distance if I was more comfy with the doctor doing the explant. These are hard things to think about I remember I did the same thing you did. I contacted Dr. Melmed, Dr. Feng and Dr. Kolb to get all opinions before I finally felt more comfy with Dr. Kolb. I would recommend you contact at least 3 doctors for opinion and trust level before jumping into anything. Good Luck and God Bless!!!!!!!

Donna

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Hi Patty,

I agree.

Kenda

> Kenda,

> I am sure that is what he is saying, but to say that " it is not possible to

> get all the capsule out from under the muscle is a little too stark " . It

> would have been better to say that it is not possible in every case, or in

> some cases. I have heard other doctors mention that in some cases it is not

> easy to remove the capsule, and some must be left in due to possible

> complications or risk of excessive bleeding, but certainly I think it would be

> better to say they'll try their hardest to get it all.

> Patty

>

>

> Re: Scar tissue removal-Dr. Melmed responds

>

> Hi Patty,

>

> I certainly don't know anything about explant but do have a question. Could

> it be that Dr. Melmed is saying that it isn't always possible to get all of

> the capsule out without causing risk or damage to a woman? I can see how

> that might be the case in some instances.

>

> Kenda

>

>>

>> Third, he states:

>> Facts:

>> It is not possible to get all the capsule out from under the muscle.

>>

>> This is a flat out lie. It certainly is possible...my implants were under the

>> muscle and all of my capsule was removed. Dr. Feng removes all capsule under

>> the muscle. Dr. Kolb removes all capsule under the muscle. To state it is not

>> possible is just plain WRONG in light of the fact that these other doctors

>> do!

>>

>> Please proceed with caution with your explant, and make sure you go to

>> someone

>> who is going to do this right, with full knowledge of explant.

>> Patty

>

>

>

>

>

>

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Thanks, Rogene, for saying it well.

Re: Scar tissue removal-Dr. Melmed responds

Rogene,

I think this is very well said. I have read article after article on Dr. Melmed and he seems to be a wonderful surgeon. He doesn't even do implants anymore. I feel more comfortable going to someone like that. No offense at all, but it's got to be hard to go to a plastic surgeon to do an explant that is still doing implants. How do we justify that one? Dr. Melmed has been writing to me every day. He has been wonderful in answering any questions I may have. While it's good to get info from everyone, and I do appreciate it, I think that it's possible that it could be taken too far as well. It's difficult to not let our emotions come into play here. This is an emotional issue. Thanks to everyone who has responded.

Rogene S <saxony01 > wrote:

I suspect the difference lies in how much one doctor considers safe to attempt to remove, compared with another. This most likely stems from weighing how much risk he/she perceives retained capsules pose versus how much risk of more extensive surgery. This appears to be the primary difference between surgeons. Hopefully no surgeon would put a patients' life at risk to get portions of capsules that are too deeply embedded.

Dr. Melmed has been an outspoken advocate on breast implant implant issues for years - And he has taken a huge amount of flack from his peers as a result. From all reports, the cosmetic result of his surgery is outstanding. Women repeatedly report that he has treated them with the utmost kindness and consideration. He also turns patients away if he feels their needs are greater than he feels comfortable in dealing with. IMHO, this honesty is good. Dr. Melmed's profile is much higher than most plastic surgeons. His standard regarding removing capsules is as high, or higher than most. I hope he is treated with the respect he deserves.

All plastic surgeons have had negative reports at one time or another. Even the best surgeon cannot honestly guarantee 100% satisfaction. Even the best surgeon can get bad results because of any number of factors - some they can control, some they have no control over.

The question that must be answered by any woman seeking explant from ANY doctor is if they believe the doctor they choose will do what is in the patients' best interest. This is a decision each woman must answer for herself.

I believe the discussion on Dr. Melmed has gone on long enough - Maybe too long. Let's stop!

Rogene

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That's not too bad actually. Thanks. Lynda <coss@...> wrote: Dr. Huang is about $5000 for everything, hospital, anesthesologist, etc.LyndaAt 02:23 PM 12/7/2006, you wrote:>Does anyone know how much Dr. Huang >costs? Also, how do I find Dr. Pierre >Blaise...does he have a website? Thanks.>>Jennfier>>Lynda <cossprivatei>

wrote:>> >Dr. Huang also removes all capsule under the muscle.>>I believe there are also other docs out there who remove all the scar>tissue under the muscle. We may have some on our list and there may>be others we do not have on our list.>>Lynda>> >Third, he states:> >Facts:> >It is not possible to get all the capsule out from under the muscle.> >> >This is a flat out lie. It certainly is possible...my implants were> >under the muscle and all of my capsule was removed. Dr. Feng> >removes all capsule under the muscle. Dr. Kolb removes all capsule> >under the muscle. To state it is not possible is just plain WRONG> >in light of the fact that these other doctors do!> >> >Please proceed with caution with your explant, and make sure you go> >to someone who is going to do this right, with full

knowledge of explant.> >Patty> >> > Re: Fwd: Re: Scar > tissue removal-Dr. Melmed responds> >> >I had saline implants for six years. I had them removed by Dr.> >Feng. My pathology report of the capsules stated that I indeed had> >silicone in them.> >> >> >> > <waltjenking> wrote:> >Okay, I am forwarding this to everyone. Do with it what you

will,> >but I forwarded some of what was said to Dr. Melmed because I truly> >want to know what he thinks and feels about this issue, especially> >if I am going to have him do it. The attachment is from him. He> >has been very communicative with me. > >> >____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ __> >

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I just got done listening to it and felt like throwing up. It was very informative though...thanks Patty Tricia Trish <glory2glory1401@...> wrote: You're welcome! Please be sure to listen to the interview with Dr. Blais done by the author of the article that I recently posted. It is a

very good interview! http://www.implanttruth.jshood.com/experts.html (It takes a little time to load, but it is well worth waiting!) Patty Re: Fwd: Re: Scar tissue removal-Dr. Melmed responds>>I had saline implants for

six years. I had them removed by Dr. >Feng. My pathology report of the capsules stated that I indeed had >silicone in them.>>>> <waltjenking> wrote:>Okay, I am forwarding this to everyone. Do with it what you will, >but I forwarded some of what was said to Dr. Melmed because I truly >want to know what he thinks and feels about this issue, especially >if I am going to have him do it. The attachment is from him. He >has been very communicative with me. >>___________ _ _________ _________ _________ _________ __>

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Thanks ...it makes sense. Lamse <wannabe_proverbs31@...> wrote: , All implants are encased in a silicone shell. My implants were saline filled as opposed to silicone filled. The silicone found in and around my capsules had silicone that was from the deterioration of the shell itself. <waltjenking > wrote: So, how do you get silicone in saline implants? And why can't you sue the doctor that put them in because he claimed they were silicone? Thanks for you input. Lamse <wannabe_proverbs31 > wrote: I had saline implants for six years. I had them removed by Dr. Feng. My pathology report of the capsules stated that I indeed had silicone in them. <waltjenking > wrote: Okay, I am forwarding this to everyone. Do with it what

you will, but I forwarded some of what was said to Dr. Melmed because I truly want to know what he thinks and feels about this issue, especially if I am going to have him do it. The attachment is from him. He has been very communicative with me. __________________________________________________

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Many women have had silicone particles in their capsule after having

saline implants for as little as a year or for a number of years.

Lynda

At 10:24 PM 12/6/2006, you wrote:

>,

>Most likely it was because you had breast implants, period. All

>breast implants have a silicone shell, and they can shed silicone

>particles, which can be found in the capsules. I do not agree with

>what Dr Melmed has said.

>Patty

>

> Fwd: Re: Scar tissue removal-Dr. Melmed responds

>

>Okay,

>Can anyone answer why I was positive on both occacisions for

>silicone in the capsules,breast tissues, is it because I had

>bilumen? Because I had saline implants, First explant in Aug 04

>pathology was positive for silicone in the capsule, second surgery

>in sept 05 was to remove the capsule that was left behind by a

>different surgeon also positive for silicone? just wondering if it

>is because double bilumen is actually silicone and not saline? Not

>sure about anything anymore.

>Terri P

>

>--- In <mailto: %40> @

>groups. com, <waltjenking@ ...>

>wrote:

> >

> > Okay, I am forwarding this to everyone. Do with it what you will,

>but I forwarded some of what was said to Dr. Melmed because I truly

>want to know what he thinks and feels about this issue, especially

>if I am going to have him do it. The attachment is from him. He

>has been very communicative with me.

> >

> >

> > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ __

> >

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>Dr. Huang also removes all capsule under the muscle.

I believe there are also other docs out there who remove all the scar

tissue under the muscle. We may have some on our list and there may

be others we do not have on our list.

Lynda

>Third, he states:

>Facts:

>It is not possible to get all the capsule out from under the muscle.

>

>This is a flat out lie. It certainly is possible...my implants were

>under the muscle and all of my capsule was removed. Dr. Feng

>removes all capsule under the muscle. Dr. Kolb removes all capsule

>under the muscle. To state it is not possible is just plain WRONG

>in light of the fact that these other doctors do!

>

>Please proceed with caution with your explant, and make sure you go

>to someone who is going to do this right, with full knowledge of explant.

>Patty

>

> Re: Fwd: Re: Scar tissue removal-Dr. Melmed responds

>

>I had saline implants for six years. I had them removed by Dr.

>Feng. My pathology report of the capsules stated that I indeed had

>silicone in them.

>

>

>

> <waltjenking> wrote:

>Okay, I am forwarding this to everyone. Do with it what you will,

>but I forwarded some of what was said to Dr. Melmed because I truly

>want to know what he thinks and feels about this issue, especially

>if I am going to have him do it. The attachment is from him. He

>has been very communicative with me.

>

>____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ __

>

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Thanks so much Donna. So far I am deciding between Melmed, Kolb and Huang. Where is Dr. Feng? BSBanshee1@... wrote: , I just would recommend you get all the capsule out to be safe and have piece of mind for yourself, then wonder what was left behind. I would also just recommend whomever take them out have them send them off to dr. blais for you. I

would also recommend whomever you feel comfortable with taking them out. I would travel long distance if I was more comfy with the doctor doing the explant. These are hard things to think about I remember I did the same thing you did. I contacted Dr. Melmed, Dr. Feng and Dr. Kolb to get all opinions before I finally felt more comfy with Dr. Kolb. I would recommend you contact at least 3 doctors for opinion and trust level before jumping into anything. Good Luck and God Bless!!!!!!! Donna

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,

Dr. Feng is in Cleveland Ohio she does have a web site, not sure the address. Dr. Kolb will return you e-mails, www.plastikos.com, I would drop her a line as well. I wrote to Dr. Feng just can't remember the address, brain fog, not good. Good Luck and God Bless!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Donna

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Dr. Huang is about $5000 for everything, hospital, anesthesologist, etc.

Lynda

At 02:23 PM 12/7/2006, you wrote:

>Does anyone know how much Dr. Huang

>costs? Also, how do I find Dr. Pierre

>Blaise...does he have a website? Thanks.

>

>Jennfier

>

>Lynda <coss@...> wrote:

>

> >Dr. Huang also removes all capsule under the muscle.

>

>I believe there are also other docs out there who remove all the scar

>tissue under the muscle. We may have some on our list and there may

>be others we do not have on our list.

>

>Lynda

>

> >Third, he states:

> >Facts:

> >It is not possible to get all the capsule out from under the muscle.

> >

> >This is a flat out lie. It certainly is possible...my implants were

> >under the muscle and all of my capsule was removed. Dr. Feng

> >removes all capsule under the muscle. Dr. Kolb removes all capsule

> >under the muscle. To state it is not possible is just plain WRONG

> >in light of the fact that these other doctors do!

> >

> >Please proceed with caution with your explant, and make sure you go

> >to someone who is going to do this right, with full knowledge of explant.

> >Patty

> >

> > Re: Fwd: Re: Scar

> tissue removal-Dr. Melmed responds

> >

> >I had saline implants for six years. I had them removed by Dr.

> >Feng. My pathology report of the capsules stated that I indeed had

> >silicone in them.

> >

> >

> >

> > <waltjenking> wrote:

> >Okay, I am forwarding this to everyone. Do with it what you will,

> >but I forwarded some of what was said to Dr. Melmed because I truly

> >want to know what he thinks and feels about this issue, especially

> >if I am going to have him do it. The attachment is from him. He

> >has been very communicative with me.

> >

> >____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ __

> >

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Thanks very much Donna...BSBanshee1@... wrote: , Dr. Feng is in Cleveland Ohio she does have a web site, not sure the address. Dr. Kolb will return you e-mails, www.plastikos.com, I would drop her a line as well. I wrote to Dr. Feng just can't remember the address, brain fog, not good. Good Luck and God Bless!!!!!!!!!!!!! Donna __________________________________________________