Re: Please help - went to ps re: being explanted today he said. . .

[Guest guest]

Amy,

Welome! . . . I'm so glad you found us before you had your implants replaced!

You're very fortunate your insurance covers explant!

When a doctor tells you that you'll look deformed, he's testifying about his/her own skills. . .

Find another surgeon! . . . This attitude stinks!

Check the photos on shutterfly to see what some of our ladies look like post-implants!

You'll have to admit they look pretty good!

Hugs and prayers,

Rogene

[Guest guest]

Amy,

Welome! . . . I'm so glad you found us before you had your implants replaced!

You're very fortunate your insurance covers explant!

When a doctor tells you that you'll look deformed, he's testifying about his/her own skills. . .

Find another surgeon! . . . This attitude stinks!

Check the photos on shutterfly to see what some of our ladies look like post-implants!

You'll have to admit they look pretty good!

Hugs and prayers,

Rogene

[Guest guest]

Rogene - I looked at the photos and they do look good! Do you know if any of them had just the explant and capsulectomy? saxony01 <saxony01@...> wrote: Amy, Welome! . . . I'm so glad

you found us before you had your implants replaced! You're very fortunate your insurance covers explant! When a doctor tells you that you'll look deformed, he's testifying about his/her own skills. . . Find another surgeon! . . . This attitude stinks! Check the photos on shutterfly to see what some of our ladies look like post-implants! You'll have to admit they look pretty good! Hugs and prayers, Rogene

[Guest guest]

Rogene - I looked at the photos and they do look good! Do you know if any of them had just the explant and capsulectomy? saxony01 <saxony01@...> wrote: Amy, Welome! . . . I'm so glad

you found us before you had your implants replaced! You're very fortunate your insurance covers explant! When a doctor tells you that you'll look deformed, he's testifying about his/her own skills. . . Find another surgeon! . . . This attitude stinks! Check the photos on shutterfly to see what some of our ladies look like post-implants! You'll have to admit they look pretty good! Hugs and prayers, Rogene

[Guest guest]

Amy,

Some of the ladies are still posting regularly . . . Let's ask them.

A lot depends on how elastic your skin is . . . As one older, they lose elasticity.

A good surgeon should be able to tell you if you'll actually need a mastopexy or not.

Dr. Huang passes on mastopexy's when she doesn't think they are needed.

Hugs,

Rogene

[Guest guest]

Amy,

Some of the ladies are still posting regularly . . . Let's ask them.

A lot depends on how elastic your skin is . . . As one older, they lose elasticity.

A good surgeon should be able to tell you if you'll actually need a mastopexy or not.

Dr. Huang passes on mastopexy's when she doesn't think they are needed.

Hugs,

Rogene

[Guest guest]

Thanks Rogene! Amysaxony01 <saxony01@...> wrote: Amy, Some of the ladies are still posting regularly . . . Let's ask them. A lot depends on how elastic your skin is . . . As one older, they lose elasticity. A good surgeon should be able to tell you if you'll actually need a mastopexy or not. Dr. Huang passes on mastopexy's when she doesn't think they are needed. Hugs, Rogene

[Guest guest]

Thanks Rogene! Amysaxony01 <saxony01@...> wrote: Amy, Some of the ladies are still posting regularly . . . Let's ask them. A lot depends on how elastic your skin is . . . As one older, they lose elasticity. A good surgeon should be able to tell you if you'll actually need a mastopexy or not. Dr. Huang passes on mastopexy's when she doesn't think they are needed. Hugs, Rogene

[Guest guest]

Hi Amy- I just had my explant 2 months ago and I just had explant

(with capsulectomy,) no lift (mastopexy) or anything else. I am VERY

happy with the results, I have no extra skin, wrinkling or sagging at

all! I was so worried about that going into the surgery.

If your surgeon isn't comfortable (and it sounds like he's not from

what you've said) in saying that you will look fabulous after explant

then I'd definitely go to a different surgeon. There isn't any reason

at all that you shouldn't be happy with your breasts after explant if

you go to the right surgeon. Make sure and check out the links on the

left side, you will find a list of recommended surgeons for proper

explant.

If you are really interested in seeing more pictures, check out the

explantation website (explantation.com.) There are lots of stories and

photos there and if you go on the forum and post for a little bit, you

can ask Jeena for photo privileges and she can give you ask to the

photo folder where there are even more photos!

Good luck and let me know if you would like to ask me any questions!

~Krista

--- In , " Amy Weaver " <amy-weaver4@...>

wrote:

>

> I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that if I

> didn't get implants put back in that I would be deformed. I've read

> on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions and

> maybe some of you can answer. I was the one in the hospital for 6

> days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest first and

> had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have

> recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant and

> capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that done

> that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with for the

> next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new implants put

> back in and suggested that I join the BIFS (Breast Implant Follow-up

> Studies) and that I get the silicone implants this time. I shudder.

> He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the breast

> and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants put in.

> I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we had to go

> bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of health/hospital/surgery

> related problems over the past few years. Please give me some

> advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant ONLY? What

> did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have pictures

> they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had flat

> udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably touch my

> chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want implants again -

> how horrifying!!! Too bad I can't use Dr. Melmed - he doesn't take

> insurance. Please help!

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Amy- I just had my explant 2 months ago and I just had explant

(with capsulectomy,) no lift (mastopexy) or anything else. I am VERY

happy with the results, I have no extra skin, wrinkling or sagging at

all! I was so worried about that going into the surgery.

If your surgeon isn't comfortable (and it sounds like he's not from

what you've said) in saying that you will look fabulous after explant

then I'd definitely go to a different surgeon. There isn't any reason

at all that you shouldn't be happy with your breasts after explant if

you go to the right surgeon. Make sure and check out the links on the

left side, you will find a list of recommended surgeons for proper

explant.

If you are really interested in seeing more pictures, check out the

explantation website (explantation.com.) There are lots of stories and

photos there and if you go on the forum and post for a little bit, you

can ask Jeena for photo privileges and she can give you ask to the

photo folder where there are even more photos!

Good luck and let me know if you would like to ask me any questions!

~Krista

--- In , " Amy Weaver " <amy-weaver4@...>

wrote:

>

> I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that if I

> didn't get implants put back in that I would be deformed. I've read

> on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions and

> maybe some of you can answer. I was the one in the hospital for 6

> days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest first and

> had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have

> recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant and

> capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that done

> that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with for the

> next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new implants put

> back in and suggested that I join the BIFS (Breast Implant Follow-up

> Studies) and that I get the silicone implants this time. I shudder.

> He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the breast

> and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants put in.

> I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we had to go

> bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of health/hospital/surgery

> related problems over the past few years. Please give me some

> advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant ONLY? What

> did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have pictures

> they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had flat

> udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably touch my

> chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want implants again -

> how horrifying!!! Too bad I can't use Dr. Melmed - he doesn't take

> insurance. Please help!

>

[Guest guest]

Oh PLEEEEEZEEEE!

These stupid doctors...I can tell you FOR SURE that you will not be

deformed if you have the implants taken out and not replaced. We have

dozens and dozens--no, hundreds of women--who can tell you that they

are thrilled with their explant results. Some even say that they look

better after explant than before implant. That's how good some of

these explanting surgeons are. Yes, a mastopexy is needed sometimes,

but not all.

I can also tell you that if a doctor is going to say this to you,

then RUN AWAY from him and as you are going, tell him " thanks for

being honest about YOUR SKILLS--I definitely don't want to have

someone incompetent doing my explant! "

We can help you find someone to do it right. You can see our pictures

if you go to

http://.shutterfly.com/action/

and put in the password: implants

Do not use this surgeon.

You will want this done right in order to get better. That means a

total capsulectomy at the very least.

Keep talking to us...you are in the right place. We've had many

women in serious financial straits, but you'll get through it. Women

find a way to get this paid for, whether they have insurance or not.

Patty

--- In , " Amy Weaver " <amy-weaver4@...>

wrote:

>

> I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that if I

> didn't get implants put back in that I would be deformed. I've

read

> on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions and

> maybe some of you can answer. I was the one in the hospital for 6

> days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest first and

> had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have

> recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant and

> capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that done

> that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with for

the

> next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new implants

put

> back in and suggested that I join the BIFS (Breast Implant Follow-

up

> Studies) and that I get the silicone implants this time. I

shudder.

> He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the breast

> and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants put

in.

> I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we had to

go

> bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of health/hospital/surgery

> related problems over the past few years. Please give me some

> advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant ONLY?

What

> did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have pictures

> they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had flat

> udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably touch my

> chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want implants

again -

> how horrifying!!! Too bad I can't use Dr. Melmed - he doesn't take

> insurance. Please help!

>

[Guest guest]

Oh PLEEEEEZEEEE!

These stupid doctors...I can tell you FOR SURE that you will not be

deformed if you have the implants taken out and not replaced. We have

dozens and dozens--no, hundreds of women--who can tell you that they

are thrilled with their explant results. Some even say that they look

better after explant than before implant. That's how good some of

these explanting surgeons are. Yes, a mastopexy is needed sometimes,

but not all.

I can also tell you that if a doctor is going to say this to you,

then RUN AWAY from him and as you are going, tell him " thanks for

being honest about YOUR SKILLS--I definitely don't want to have

someone incompetent doing my explant! "

We can help you find someone to do it right. You can see our pictures

if you go to

http://.shutterfly.com/action/

and put in the password: implants

Do not use this surgeon.

You will want this done right in order to get better. That means a

total capsulectomy at the very least.

Keep talking to us...you are in the right place. We've had many

women in serious financial straits, but you'll get through it. Women

find a way to get this paid for, whether they have insurance or not.

Patty

--- In , " Amy Weaver " <amy-weaver4@...>

wrote:

>

> I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that if I

> didn't get implants put back in that I would be deformed. I've

read

> on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions and

> maybe some of you can answer. I was the one in the hospital for 6

> days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest first and

> had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have

> recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant and

> capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that done

> that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with for

the

> next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new implants

put

> back in and suggested that I join the BIFS (Breast Implant Follow-

up

> Studies) and that I get the silicone implants this time. I

shudder.

> He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the breast

> and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants put

in.

> I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we had to

go

> bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of health/hospital/surgery

> related problems over the past few years. Please give me some

> advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant ONLY?

What

> did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have pictures

> they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had flat

> udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably touch my

> chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want implants

again -

> how horrifying!!! Too bad I can't use Dr. Melmed - he doesn't take

> insurance. Please help!

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you! I'm going to try to find another doctor that takes my insurance since they have already approved payment. Did your ps make in incision on the nipples or below the breast? This ps said that he had not make an incision below the breast but I've heard that it can be done the other way with little scarring noticeable. AmyKrista <seekingthetruthaboutimplants@...> wrote: Hi Amy- I just had my explant 2 months ago and I just had explant(with capsulectomy,) no lift (mastopexy) or anything else. I am

VERYhappy with the results, I have no extra skin, wrinkling or sagging atall! I was so worried about that going into the surgery.If your surgeon isn't comfortable (and it sounds like he's not fromwhat you've said) in saying that you will look fabulous after explantthen I'd definitely go to a different surgeon. There isn't any reasonat all that you shouldn't be happy with your breasts after explant ifyou go to the right surgeon. Make sure and check out the links on theleft side, you will find a list of recommended surgeons for properexplant.If you are really interested in seeing more pictures, check out theexplantation website (explantation.com.) There are lots of stories andphotos there and if you go on the forum and post for a little bit, youcan ask Jeena for photo privileges and she can give you ask to thephoto folder where there are even more photos!Good luck and let me know if you would like to ask me any

questions!~Krista--- In , "Amy Weaver" <amy-weaver4@...>wrote:>> I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that if I > didn't get implants put back in that I would be deformed. I've read > on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions and > maybe some of you can answer. I was the one in the hospital for 6 > days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest first and > had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have > recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant and > capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that done > that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with for the > next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new implants put > back in and suggested that I join the BIFS

(Breast Implant Follow-up > Studies) and that I get the silicone implants this time. I shudder. > He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the breast > and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants put in. > I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we had to go > bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of health/hospital/surgery > related problems over the past few years. Please give me some > advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant ONLY? What > did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have pictures > they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had flat > udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably touch my > chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want implants again - > how horrifying!!! Too bad I can't use Dr. Melmed - he doesn't take > insurance. Please

help!>

[Guest guest]

Thank you! I'm going to try to find another doctor that takes my insurance since they have already approved payment. Did your ps make in incision on the nipples or below the breast? This ps said that he had not make an incision below the breast but I've heard that it can be done the other way with little scarring noticeable. AmyKrista <seekingthetruthaboutimplants@...> wrote: Hi Amy- I just had my explant 2 months ago and I just had explant(with capsulectomy,) no lift (mastopexy) or anything else. I am

VERYhappy with the results, I have no extra skin, wrinkling or sagging atall! I was so worried about that going into the surgery.If your surgeon isn't comfortable (and it sounds like he's not fromwhat you've said) in saying that you will look fabulous after explantthen I'd definitely go to a different surgeon. There isn't any reasonat all that you shouldn't be happy with your breasts after explant ifyou go to the right surgeon. Make sure and check out the links on theleft side, you will find a list of recommended surgeons for properexplant.If you are really interested in seeing more pictures, check out theexplantation website (explantation.com.) There are lots of stories andphotos there and if you go on the forum and post for a little bit, youcan ask Jeena for photo privileges and she can give you ask to thephoto folder where there are even more photos!Good luck and let me know if you would like to ask me any

questions!~Krista--- In , "Amy Weaver" <amy-weaver4@...>wrote:>> I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that if I > didn't get implants put back in that I would be deformed. I've read > on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions and > maybe some of you can answer. I was the one in the hospital for 6 > days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest first and > had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have > recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant and > capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that done > that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with for the > next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new implants put > back in and suggested that I join the BIFS

(Breast Implant Follow-up > Studies) and that I get the silicone implants this time. I shudder. > He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the breast > and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants put in. > I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we had to go > bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of health/hospital/surgery > related problems over the past few years. Please give me some > advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant ONLY? What > did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have pictures > they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had flat > udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably touch my > chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want implants again - > how horrifying!!! Too bad I can't use Dr. Melmed - he doesn't take > insurance. Please

help!>

[Guest guest]

Your plastic surgeon is describing his surgical ability, not how you will look.

Many women here will tell you that you will look just fine if you

have the right doctor remove your implants.

What did your doctor quote you for a mastopexy?

I know in Denver, implant removal is about $6000. And the doctor

works very hard to make you look good.

Putting in silicone implants would probably be the biggest mistake of

your life, as soon you would be paying again for removal. And

without any insurance coverage.

You will hear from women on this site as to how they looked after

removal without new implants. Most feel it was the best decision

they could ever have made.

Lynda

At 08:29 PM 1/10/2008, you wrote:

>I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that if I

>didn't get implants put back in that I would be deformed. I've read

>on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions and

>maybe some of you can answer. I was the one in the hospital for 6

>days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest first and

>had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have

>recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant and

>capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that done

>that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with for the

>next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new implants put

>back in and suggested that I join the BIFS (Breast Implant Follow-up

>Studies) and that I get the silicone implants this time. I shudder.

>He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the breast

>and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants put in.

>I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we had to go

>bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of health/hospital/surgery

>related problems over the past few years. Please give me some

>advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant ONLY? What

>did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have pictures

>they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had flat

>udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably touch my

>chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want implants again -

>how horrifying!!! Too bad I can't use Dr. Melmed - he doesn't take

>insurance. Please help!

>

>

[Guest guest]

Your plastic surgeon is describing his surgical ability, not how you will look.

Many women here will tell you that you will look just fine if you

have the right doctor remove your implants.

What did your doctor quote you for a mastopexy?

I know in Denver, implant removal is about $6000. And the doctor

works very hard to make you look good.

Putting in silicone implants would probably be the biggest mistake of

your life, as soon you would be paying again for removal. And

without any insurance coverage.

You will hear from women on this site as to how they looked after

removal without new implants. Most feel it was the best decision

they could ever have made.

Lynda

At 08:29 PM 1/10/2008, you wrote:

>I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that if I

>didn't get implants put back in that I would be deformed. I've read

>on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions and

>maybe some of you can answer. I was the one in the hospital for 6

>days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest first and

>had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have

>recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant and

>capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that done

>that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with for the

>next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new implants put

>back in and suggested that I join the BIFS (Breast Implant Follow-up

>Studies) and that I get the silicone implants this time. I shudder.

>He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the breast

>and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants put in.

>I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we had to go

>bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of health/hospital/surgery

>related problems over the past few years. Please give me some

>advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant ONLY? What

>did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have pictures

>they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had flat

>udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably touch my

>chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want implants again -

>how horrifying!!! Too bad I can't use Dr. Melmed - he doesn't take

>insurance. Please help!

>

>

[Guest guest]

He quoted $5200 for mastopexy, including anasthesia and surgery facility. AmyLynda Roth <coss@...> wrote: Your plastic surgeon is describing his surgical ability, not how you will look.Many women here will tell you that you will look just fine if you have the right doctor remove your implants.What did your doctor quote you for a mastopexy?I know in Denver, implant removal is about $6000. And the doctor works very hard to make you look good.Putting in silicone implants would probably be the biggest

mistake of your life, as soon you would be paying again for removal. And without any insurance coverage.You will hear from women on this site as to how they looked after removal without new implants. Most feel it was the best decision they could ever have made.LyndaAt 08:29 PM 1/10/2008, you wrote:>I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that if I>didn't get implants put back in that I would be deformed. I've read>on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions and>maybe some of you can answer. I was the one in the hospital for 6>days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest first and>had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have>recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant and>capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that done>that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with

for the>next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new implants put>back in and suggested that I join the BIFS (Breast Implant Follow-up>Studies) and that I get the silicone implants this time. I shudder.>He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the breast>and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants put in.>I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we had to go>bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of health/hospital/surgery>related problems over the past few years. Please give me some>advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant ONLY? What>did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have pictures>they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had flat>udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably touch my>chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want implants again

->how horrifying!!! Too bad I can't use Dr. Melmed - he doesn't take>insurance. Please help!>>

[Guest guest]

He quoted $5200 for mastopexy, including anasthesia and surgery facility. AmyLynda Roth <coss@...> wrote: Your plastic surgeon is describing his surgical ability, not how you will look.Many women here will tell you that you will look just fine if you have the right doctor remove your implants.What did your doctor quote you for a mastopexy?I know in Denver, implant removal is about $6000. And the doctor works very hard to make you look good.Putting in silicone implants would probably be the biggest

mistake of your life, as soon you would be paying again for removal. And without any insurance coverage.You will hear from women on this site as to how they looked after removal without new implants. Most feel it was the best decision they could ever have made.LyndaAt 08:29 PM 1/10/2008, you wrote:>I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that if I>didn't get implants put back in that I would be deformed. I've read>on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions and>maybe some of you can answer. I was the one in the hospital for 6>days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest first and>had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have>recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant and>capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that done>that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with

for the>next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new implants put>back in and suggested that I join the BIFS (Breast Implant Follow-up>Studies) and that I get the silicone implants this time. I shudder.>He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the breast>and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants put in.>I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we had to go>bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of health/hospital/surgery>related problems over the past few years. Please give me some>advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant ONLY? What>did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have pictures>they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had flat>udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably touch my>chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want implants again

->how horrifying!!! Too bad I can't use Dr. Melmed - he doesn't take>insurance. Please help!>>

[Guest guest]

Amy . . .

The question really isn't how the mastopexy would look, but if he would take your implants out properly.

We've found that doctors with his attitude usually don't. They need to be removed "en bloc" . . That is, the capsules removed with the implants still inside to avoid spilling contaminanted fluids into the chest cavity. . . . That's the main reason we have a recommended surgeon list! . . . . If implants aren't removed properly a woman may remain ill and require further surgery to remove the capsules.

Hugs,

Rogene

[Guest guest]

Amy . . .

The question really isn't how the mastopexy would look, but if he would take your implants out properly.

We've found that doctors with his attitude usually don't. They need to be removed "en bloc" . . That is, the capsules removed with the implants still inside to avoid spilling contaminanted fluids into the chest cavity. . . . That's the main reason we have a recommended surgeon list! . . . . If implants aren't removed properly a woman may remain ill and require further surgery to remove the capsules.

Hugs,

Rogene

[Guest guest]

Amy,

Your surgeon will decide which type of incision is right for you . . . Not everyone gets the same incision.. . even from the best docs.

You may want to discuss the incision types so you understand why the surgeon does the one he/she does.

Rogene

[Guest guest]

Amy,

Your surgeon will decide which type of incision is right for you . . . Not everyone gets the same incision.. . even from the best docs.

You may want to discuss the incision types so you understand why the surgeon does the one he/she does.

Rogene

[Guest guest]

Well said, Patty.

Lynda

At 09:59 PM 1/10/2008, you wrote:

>Oh PLEEEEEZEEEE!

>These stupid doctors...I can tell you FOR SURE that you will not be

>deformed if you have the implants taken out and not replaced. We have

>dozens and dozens--no, hundreds of women--who can tell you that they

>are thrilled with their explant results. Some even say that they look

>better after explant than before implant. That's how good some of

>these explanting surgeons are. Yes, a mastopexy is needed sometimes,

>but not all.

>

>I can also tell you that if a doctor is going to say this to you,

>then RUN AWAY from him and as you are going, tell him " thanks for

>being honest about YOUR SKILLS--I definitely don't want to have

>someone incompetent doing my explant! "

>

>We can help you find someone to do it right. You can see our pictures

>if you go to

><http://.shutterfly.com/action/>http://.shutterfly.co\

m/action/

>and put in the password: implants

>

>Do not use this surgeon.

>

>You will want this done right in order to get better. That means a

>total capsulectomy at the very least.

>

>Keep talking to us...you are in the right place. We've had many

>women in serious financial straits, but you'll get through it. Women

>find a way to get this paid for, whether they have insurance or not.

>Patty

>

>--- In

><mailto: %40> ,

> " Amy Weaver " <amy-weaver4@...>

>wrote:

> >

> > I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that if I

> > didn't get implants put back in that I would be deformed. I've

>read

> > on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions and

> > maybe some of you can answer. I was the one in the hospital for 6

> > days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest first and

> > had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have

> > recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant and

> > capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that done

> > that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with for

>the

> > next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new implants

>put

> > back in and suggested that I join the BIFS (Breast Implant Follow-

>up

> > Studies) and that I get the silicone implants this time. I

>shudder.

> > He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the breast

> > and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants put

>in.

> > I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we had to

>go

> > bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of health/hospital/surgery

> > related problems over the past few years. Please give me some

> > advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant ONLY?

>What

> > did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have pictures

> > they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had flat

> > udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably touch my

> > chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want implants

>again -

> > how horrifying!!! Too bad I can't use Dr. Melmed - he doesn't take

> > insurance. Please help!

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

Well said, Patty.

Lynda

At 09:59 PM 1/10/2008, you wrote:

>Oh PLEEEEEZEEEE!

>These stupid doctors...I can tell you FOR SURE that you will not be

>deformed if you have the implants taken out and not replaced. We have

>dozens and dozens--no, hundreds of women--who can tell you that they

>are thrilled with their explant results. Some even say that they look

>better after explant than before implant. That's how good some of

>these explanting surgeons are. Yes, a mastopexy is needed sometimes,

>but not all.

>

>I can also tell you that if a doctor is going to say this to you,

>then RUN AWAY from him and as you are going, tell him " thanks for

>being honest about YOUR SKILLS--I definitely don't want to have

>someone incompetent doing my explant! "

>

>We can help you find someone to do it right. You can see our pictures

>if you go to

><http://.shutterfly.com/action/>http://.shutterfly.co\

m/action/

>and put in the password: implants

>

>Do not use this surgeon.

>

>You will want this done right in order to get better. That means a

>total capsulectomy at the very least.

>

>Keep talking to us...you are in the right place. We've had many

>women in serious financial straits, but you'll get through it. Women

>find a way to get this paid for, whether they have insurance or not.

>Patty

>

>--- In

><mailto: %40> ,

> " Amy Weaver " <amy-weaver4@...>

>wrote:

> >

> > I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that if I

> > didn't get implants put back in that I would be deformed. I've

>read

> > on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions and

> > maybe some of you can answer. I was the one in the hospital for 6

> > days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest first and

> > had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have

> > recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant and

> > capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that done

> > that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with for

>the

> > next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new implants

>put

> > back in and suggested that I join the BIFS (Breast Implant Follow-

>up

> > Studies) and that I get the silicone implants this time. I

>shudder.

> > He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the breast

> > and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants put

>in.

> > I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we had to

>go

> > bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of health/hospital/surgery

> > related problems over the past few years. Please give me some

> > advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant ONLY?

>What

> > did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have pictures

> > they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had flat

> > udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably touch my

> > chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want implants

>again -

> > how horrifying!!! Too bad I can't use Dr. Melmed - he doesn't take

> > insurance. Please help!

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

Amy,

Ouch, that is so pricey. You can almost have the explant and

everything for that. Check our list of doctors and see if you can

find one in your area who does the procedure properly.

Lynda

At 10:14 PM 1/10/2008, you wrote:

>He quoted $5200 for mastopexy, including anasthesia and surgery facility. Amy

>

>Lynda Roth <coss@...> wrote:

>Your plastic surgeon is describing his surgical ability, not how you

>will look.

>

>Many women here will tell you that you will look just fine if you

>have the right doctor remove your implants.

>

>What did your doctor quote you for a mastopexy?

>

>I know in Denver, implant removal is about $6000. And the doctor

>works very hard to make you look good.

>

>Putting in silicone implants would probably be the biggest mistake of

>your life, as soon you would be paying again for removal. And

>without any insurance coverage.

>

>You will hear from women on this site as to how they looked after

>removal without new implants. Most feel it was the best decision

>they could ever have made.

>

>Lynda

>

>At 08:29 PM 1/10/2008, you wrote:

>

> >I went to the ps that my insurance covers and he said that if I

> >didn't get implants put back in that I would be deformed. I've read

> >on this site that it is not true. Let me ask some questions and

> >maybe some of you can answer. I was the one in the hospital for 6

> >days last month because I had an accident and fell, chest first and

> >had a major hematoma under my implants. Since then, I have

> >recovered, somehwat, but insurance will pay 100% for explant and

> >capsulectomy. The doctor I was said that if I only got that done

> >that I would have a deformity that I would have to live with for the

> >next forty to fifty years. He suggested that I have new implants put

> >back in and suggested that I join the BIFS (Breast Implant Follow-up

> >Studies) and that I get the silicone implants this time. I shudder.

> >He priced out having the (mastheplexy?????sp) to reshape the breast

> >and it was MORE expensive than having new silicone implants put in.

> >I can't afford to pay alot and can't get a loan (because we had to go

> >bankrupt two years ago due to the amount of health/hospital/surgery

> >related problems over the past few years. Please give me some

> >advice - have any of you had the capsulectomy and explant ONLY? What

> >did your breasts look like afterwards. Does anyone have pictures

> >they can attach? The PS said that it would look like I had flat

> >udders hanging there and that my nipples would probably touch my

> >chest. That mental picture quite tempts one to want implants again -

> >how horrifying!!! Too bad I can't use Dr. Melmed - he doesn't take

> >insurance. Please help!

> >

> >

>

>

>