Re: Help Please, have many questions...had consultation

[Guest guest]

My daughter will probably be emailing you because she is the one that had her explant with Dr. Lee on 4/16/04, but I was with her with every meeting with him and can tell you we were both extremely pleased. He did an en bloc through the crease. We told him this is want he wanted and he told us he had done many, especially with silicone implants. We also old him we wanted the implants to send to Dr Blais in Canada, and he was fine with that too. We found him to be very sympathetic and amenable to everything we wanted. He also didn't try to talk her out of the surgery or make comments to the effect that she would be unhappy with the look of her breasts afterwards. We did ask about a lift, but because my daughter is 25 and has never had children and had only had them in less than 2 years, he didn't think it was necessary. She has pretty much returned to her former size. Health wise she is so much improved and feels like she has been given a second chance at life.

Hope this helps and good luck.

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I had my en bloc done through the crease, and I also had a lift at the same time. I do

not have alot of natural breast tissue either, but I definitely sagged from my breast feeding and my doctor did recommend a lift at the time of explant. I was glad I did, because I did not want to go back to my awful sagging.

The en bloc removal ensured that all of my scar tissue came out.

I do have the anchor lift scars. I believe there would have been a possibility that I could have had the vertical lift that is a newer technique and would have looked much better.

If you have saline implants, en bloc may not be necessary, but a total capsulectomy IS. You could have the implants removed through the nipple, as long as you get it in writing that every effort will be made to remove all of the scar tissue. Sometimes doctors will claim that they can't get to it all, and will leave the posterior portion of the capsule...that is where you will have to determine if the doctor is going to have your health in mind, rather than his surgical schedule. Getting all of the scar tissue is time consuming, and if they don't beleive that your health is at stake, some doctors will be careless about getting all of it out. They just don't think it is a big deal. But when it comes to health, it can be a VERY BIG DEAL!

So, bottom line is that you don't have to have en bloc if your implants are saline (if they are silicone gel, then YES, you do need en bloc). You do need a total capsulectomy for sure if they are saline.

I've heard from Ilena that Dr. Lee is an excellent plastic surgeon, and I do believe that he will do a great job for you. I don't think it is necessary for you to travel anywhere else if he is convenient for you. It sounds like he will do what you ask, which is a great thing, and I think he will make you look great too.

Hope this helps you feel better about it--I know the en bloc and total capsulectomy issue can be confusing, but the focus either way is on getting the scar tissue out along with the implants if you are sick. The benefit of the en bloc is that it protects you from contamination if there is a spill inside your chest.

Hugs,

Patty

msnico80 <msnico80@...> wrote:

I am very confused, I had my consultation with Dr. Lee last week. He told me that I did not need an enbloc, but I told him if I was to go through with the surgery I would insist on it. He said he do as i requested and remove the scar capsule. Is there any way they would be able to remove all of it, or is that not possible? He also said that if did the enbloc it would have to be through the breast crease, and that it would be impossible to do an enbloc through the nipple incsion. he also said a lift would not do me any good because I have such little natural breast tissue. I made a surgery date with him because I saw photos of his patients that had explant and they looked great and I just dont have the money/time to be going to consultations with other doctors. I really just want to get it over with and get things out of my

body!I think I am going to go through with the surgery with him, but I would like to hear some stories about other peoples explantation. Where there incsion was placed, enbloc was done, etc. I did go see another doctor (the one who placed my implants) but she was not very helpful, and did not use drains (something I insist on having). also, if anyone has been to dr. lee- i would appreciate some feedback and their explant story.

[Guest guest]

thanks for your help. What is the difference between an enbloc and

total capsulectomy? sorry for the dumb question, but I always

thought they were the same thing.

> I am very confused, I had my consultation with Dr. Lee last week.

He

> told me that I did not need an enbloc, but I told him if I was to

go

> through with the surgery I would insist on it. He said he do as i

> requested and remove the scar capsule. Is there any way they would

> be able to remove all of it, or is that not possible? He also

said

> that if did the enbloc it would have to be through the breast

> crease, and that it would be impossible to do an enbloc through

the

> nipple incsion. he also said a lift would not do me any good

because

> I have such little natural breast tissue. I made a surgery date

with

> him because I saw photos of his patients that had explant and they

> looked great and I just dont have the money/time to be going to

> consultations with other doctors. I really just want to get it

over

> with and get things out of my body!

> I think I am going to go through with the surgery with him, but I

> would like to hear some stories about other peoples explantation.

> Where there incsion was placed, enbloc was done, etc.

>

> I did go see another doctor (the one who placed my implants) but

she

> was not very helpful, and did not use drains (something I insist

on

> having).

>

> also, if anyone has been to dr. lee- i would appreciate some

> feedback and their explant story.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

> I am very confused, I had my consultation with Dr. Lee last week.

He

> told me that I did not need an enbloc, but I told him if I was to

go

> through with the surgery I would insist on it. He said he do as i

> requested and remove the scar capsule. Is there any way they would

> be able to remove all of it, or is that not possible? He also

said

> that if did the enbloc it would have to be through the breast

> crease, and that it would be impossible to do an enbloc through

the

> nipple incsion. he also said a lift would not do me any good

because

> I have such little natural breast tissue. I made a surgery date

with

> him because I saw photos of his patients that had explant and they

> looked great and I just dont have the money/time to be going to

> consultations with other doctors. I really just want to get it

over

> with and get things out of my body!

> I think I am going to go through with the surgery with him, but I

> would like to hear some stories about other peoples explantation.

> Where there incsion was placed, enbloc was done, etc.

>

> I did go see another doctor (the one who placed my implants) but

she

> was not very helpful, and did not use drains (something I insist

on

> having).

>

> also, if anyone has been to dr. lee- i would appreciate some

> feedback and their explant story.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

It's okay--like I said, I think there is often confusion between the two. You are not the first. I did create a Frequently Asked Questions section in our database and answered that question there. Here is what I wrote, with a little further embellishment:

What is En Bloc?

En bloc refers to the method of removing an implant along with the scar tissue that surrounds the implant in one unit. It is primarily used for removal of silicone gel implants to ensure that if there is any loose silicone gel from ruptured or leaking implants, that the gel does not escape into the chest cavity and contaminate surrounding tissue. Think chocolate covered cherries....if you break open the chocolate outer shell, the liquid center spills out. Removing en bloc means removing the implant without breaking open the scar tissue shell, so that nothing escapes. When an en bloc removal is performed, a total capsulectomy will be done as well, since the entire scar capsule will surround the implant, keeping the contents contained.

What is a Total Capsulectomy?

A total capsulectomy refers to the complete excision of all scar tissue that has formed around an implant. It will be removed at the time of an en bloc removal due to the nature of that procedure, or it can be removed separately once the implant has been taken out of the body. The object of a total capsulectomy is to remove all traces of scar tissue. Scar tissue will always be formed around a foreign object in the body. It is imperative that a total capsulectomy be done at the time of explant, as opposed to a partial capsulectomy. No scar tissue should be allowed to remain in the body, as it can continue to elicit an immune response, preventing full healing. Scar capsules can contain silicone particles, breakdown products, bacterial colonies and other pathogenic material that can prevent total healing. For this reason a total capsulectomy MUST always be performed when implants are removed from the body, for complete healing to be attained and for future

protection. If an en bloc removal is performed, this will ensure a total capsulectomy is done as well. However, a total capsulectomy can be performed separately, in which the doctor ensures that all sections of the scar tissue are removed from the body, not leaving anything behind.

msnico80 <msnico80@...> wrote:

thanks for your help. What is the difference between an enbloc and total capsulectomy? sorry for the dumb question, but I always thought they were the same thing.> I am

very confused, I had my consultation with Dr. Lee last week. He > told me that I did not need an enbloc, but I told him if I was to go > through with the surgery I would insist on it. He said he do as i > requested and remove the scar capsule. Is there any way they would > be able to remove all of it, or is that not possible? He also said > that if did the enbloc it would have to be through the breast > crease, and that it would be impossible to do an enbloc through the > nipple incsion. he also said a lift would not do me any good because > I have such little natural breast tissue. I made a surgery date with > him because I saw photos of his patients that had explant and they > looked great and I just dont have the money/time to be going to > consultations with other doctors. I really just want to get it over > with and get things out of my body!> I think I

am going to go through with the surgery with him, but I > would like to hear some stories about other peoples explantation. > Where there incsion was placed, enbloc was done, etc. > > I did go see another doctor (the one who placed my implants) but she > was not very helpful, and did not use drains (something I insist on > having). > > also, if anyone has been to dr. lee- i would appreciate some > feedback and their explant story. > > > > > > >

[Guest guest]

I have had saline implants for a total of 5 years, and replaced once

about 3 years ago. Do I need an enbloc? Or is a capsulectomy

sufficient enough? I am plagued with health problems and want to be

rid of my implants and dont want anything in body that is foreign.

> > I am very confused, I had my consultation with Dr. Lee last

week.

> He

> > told me that I did not need an enbloc, but I told him if I was

to

> go

> > through with the surgery I would insist on it. He said he do as

i

> > requested and remove the scar capsule. Is there any way they

would

> > be able to remove all of it, or is that not possible? He also

> said

> > that if did the enbloc it would have to be through the breast

> > crease, and that it would be impossible to do an enbloc through

> the

> > nipple incsion. he also said a lift would not do me any good

> because

> > I have such little natural breast tissue. I made a surgery date

> with

> > him because I saw photos of his patients that had explant and

they

> > looked great and I just dont have the money/time to be going to

> > consultations with other doctors. I really just want to get it

> over

> > with and get things out of my body!

> > I think I am going to go through with the surgery with him, but

I

> > would like to hear some stories about other peoples

explantation.

> > Where there incsion was placed, enbloc was done, etc.

> >

> > I did go see another doctor (the one who placed my implants) but

> she

> > was not very helpful, and did not use drains (something I insist

> on

> > having).

> >

> > also, if anyone has been to dr. lee- i would appreciate some

> > feedback and their explant story.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

No, you do not necessarily need an en bloc removal. The plastic surgeon can drain the saline water from the implant (of course, being very careful not to spill any into your chest--you don't want bacteria-infected water going anywhere inside you.). He can then remove the implant shell, along with the scar tissue, thus performing the total capsulectomy. Get it in writing that he will do this, not leaving ANYTHING behind.

Pattymsnico80 <msnico80@...> wrote:

I have had saline implants for a total of 5 years, and replaced once about 3 years ago. Do I need an enbloc? Or is a capsulectomy sufficient enough? I am plagued with health problems and want to be rid of my implants and dont want anything in body that is foreign. > > I am very confused, I had my consultation with Dr. Lee last week. > He > > told me that I did not need an enbloc, but I told him if I was to > go > > through with the surgery I would insist on it. He said he do as i > > requested and remove the scar capsule. Is there any way they would > > be able to remove all of it, or is that not possible? He also > said > > that if did the enbloc it would have to be through the breast > > crease, and that it would be impossible to do an enbloc through > the

> > nipple incsion. he also said a lift would not do me any good > because > > I have such little natural breast tissue. I made a surgery date > with > > him because I saw photos of his patients that had explant and they > > looked great and I just dont have the money/time to be going to > > consultations with other doctors. I really just want to get it > over > > with and get things out of my body!> > I think I am going to go through with the surgery with him, but I > > would like to hear some stories about other peoples explantation. > > Where there incsion was placed, enbloc was done, etc. > > > > I did go see another doctor (the one who placed my implants) but > she > > was not very helpful, and did not use drains (something I insist > on > > having). > > > > also, if

anyone has been to dr. lee- i would appreciate some > > feedback and their explant story. > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

[Guest guest]

Nico:

It seems Dr. Lee is a good doctor, HOWEVER, I would consult with others to get more opinions. Go to Shaw at UCLA too since he's close by.

The thought of a scar in your crease to by Lee feels *iffy* with me. If you're in the need of a lift (most explantees are), you want a surgeon who feels this is just as important as you feel it is. The enbloc thing is important too.I'd go to a surgeon who could do enbloc, and a vertical lift. You don't want scar creases if you can help it. Take it from me--I have them and it makes me sad(though mine are bad). I so envy those who went to good surgeons like Feng, and Spear to be explanted.

got a good explant without a crease scar--I think. Her pictures look very good. I saw them yesterday.

Get more opinions. If you don't want to travel out of Calif. please at least go to UCLA and USC.

It's just my two cents, but I would not want a crease scar--only if it's less than an inch long. There are other ways PSs can remove implants.

Take care Nico.

LMmsnico80 <msnico80@...> wrote:

I am very confused, I had my consultation with Dr. Lee last week. He told me that I did not need an enbloc, but I told him if I was to go through with the surgery I would insist on it. He said he do as i requested and remove the scar capsule. Is there any way they would be able to remove all of it, or is that not possible? He also said that if did the enbloc it would have to be through the breast crease, and that it would be impossible to do an enbloc through the nipple incsion. he also said a lift would not do me any good because I have such little natural breast tissue. I made a surgery date with him because I saw photos of his patients that had explant and they looked great and I just dont have the money/time to be going to consultations with other doctors. I really just want to get it over with and get things out of my body!I

think I am going to go through with the surgery with him, but I would like to hear some stories about other peoples explantation. Where there incsion was placed, enbloc was done, etc. I did go see another doctor (the one who placed my implants) but she was not very helpful, and did not use drains (something I insist on having). also, if anyone has been to dr. lee- i would appreciate some feedback and their explant story.

[Guest guest]

A scar in the crease is normal after en bloc removal. They fade with

time. Depends on how you scar, as some scar worse than others.

Lynda

At 01:53 PM 6/23/2004, you wrote:

>Nico:

>It seems Dr. Lee is a good doctor, HOWEVER, I would consult with others to

>get more opinions. Go to Shaw at UCLA too since he's close by.

>

>The thought of a scar in your crease to by Lee feels *iffy* with me. If

>you're in the need of a lift (most explantees are), you want a surgeon who

>feels this is just as important as you feel it is. The enbloc thing is

>important too.I'd go to a surgeon who could do enbloc, and a vertical

>lift. You don't want scar creases if you can help it. Take it from me--I

>have them and it makes me sad(though mine are bad). I so envy those who

>went to good surgeons like Feng, and Spear to be explanted.

>

> got a good explant without a crease scar--I think. Her pictures look

>very good. I saw them yesterday.

>

>Get more opinions. If you don't want to travel out of Calif. please at

>least go to UCLA and USC.

>

>It's just my two cents, but I would not want a crease scar--only if it's

>less than an inch long. There are other ways PSs can remove implants.

>

>Take care Nico.

>LM

>

>msnico80 <msnico80@...> wrote:

>I am very confused, I had my consultation with Dr. Lee last week. He

>told me that I did not need an enbloc, but I told him if I was to go

>through with the surgery I would insist on it. He said he do as i

>requested and remove the scar capsule. Is there any way they would

>be able to remove all of it, or is that not possible? He also said

>that if did the enbloc it would have to be through the breast

>crease, and that it would be impossible to do an enbloc through the

>nipple incsion. he also said a lift would not do me any good because

>I have such little natural breast tissue. I made a surgery date with

>him because I saw photos of his patients that had explant and they

>looked great and I just dont have the money/time to be going to

>consultations with other doctors. I really just want to get it over

>with and get things out of my body!

>I think I am going to go through with the surgery with him, but I

>would like to hear some stories about other peoples explantation.

>Where there incsion was placed, enbloc was done, etc.

>

>I did go see another doctor (the one who placed my implants) but she

>was not very helpful, and did not use drains (something I insist on

>having).

>

>also, if anyone has been to dr. lee- i would appreciate some

>feedback and their explant story.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Oh this stuff so angers me this is what I mean about these Dr's not

being honest! I had enbloc removal and I had a lift with very little

breast tissue and it all worked out just fine. This is not true that

you have to go through the crease and I have to tell you from some of

the surgical procedures I have seen done through the crease I know

for sure that this is not a good way to do the lift on many patients,

these scars just don't look good on many of us. I am sad to hear that

Dr Lee does not do this the way it can be done and the way it should

be done.

I know that Dr Feng is pricey but she does the most wonderful job at

getting EVERYTHING OUT and some implants such as mine are tough to

get out. I had those nasty textured things and they were a total

nightmare and yet I had them removed enbloc through the nipple

incision with a nice vertical lift that left me virtually scarless

and NO CREASE INCISION! I think some Dr's are not capable of this

type of commplicated procedure or, they really don't believe that

implants cause this so they really don't believe it is even necesary,

I don't know, I don't understand it at all, but I know that it is BS

that there has to be a crease scar. Please don't go to any Dr that

tells you there has to be a crease scar, it is a lie. But I probably

would not want this Dr to do my surgery anyhow because he probably

would not do a good job if he did not use his own method. Every Dr is

different and I just think if it was me I would go to the ones that

def know how to do en bloc removal without needing to give you scars

in the crease area.

I recently saw some women with crease scars that looked so bad I felt

like crying and thought WHY ON EARTH WAS THAT NECESARY. It is not

necesary that is why.

Please please please don't let them do that to you.

Find another Dr. If you cannot afford to go to Ohio then at least

check out Mehlmed I know he does not always like to do lifts on his

patients at first and that also can suck but at least I know he can

do en blocs without having to use a big huge crease incision.

Amnyhow I am not saying all crease incisions look bad, I have seen

others that look ok, esp on women with enough tissue to cover that

area, but my beef with it is that if there is a way to do it with

less scarring why not use that method ya know? It makes no sense.

Anyhow that is just my take on it.

Hugs

In , " msnico80 " <msnico80@y...> wrote:

> I am very confused, I had my consultation with Dr. Lee last week.

He

> told me that I did not need an enbloc, but I told him if I was to

go

> through with the surgery I would insist on it. He said he do as i

> requested and remove the scar capsule. Is there any way they would

> be able to remove all of it, or is that not possible? He also said

> that if did the enbloc it would have to be through the breast

> crease, and that it would be impossible to do an enbloc through the

> nipple incsion. he also said a lift would not do me any good

because

> I have such little natural breast tissue. I made a surgery date

with

> him because I saw photos of his patients that had explant and they

> looked great and I just dont have the money/time to be going to

> consultations with other doctors. I really just want to get it over

> with and get things out of my body!

> I think I am going to go through with the surgery with him, but I

> would like to hear some stories about other peoples explantation.

> Where there incsion was placed, enbloc was done, etc.

>

> I did go see another doctor (the one who placed my implants) but

she

> was not very helpful, and did not use drains (something I insist on

> having).

>

> also, if anyone has been to dr. lee- i would appreciate some

> feedback and their explant story.

[Guest guest]

Sorry But I disagree with Patty on this one, I still think ENBLOC is

the best way with saline or silicone because the saline can be full

of gunk that can spill and be dangerous and I just don't feel that

any Dr that won't do enbloc through the nipple and vertical mastopexy

is not doing the best he can. I am sorry but that is my own personal

opinion and it ticks me off cause i know that there is no need for a

crease incsion to do en bloc.

just my own two cents though

In , " msnico80 " <msnico80@y...> wrote:

> I have had saline implants for a total of 5 years, and replaced

once

> about 3 years ago. Do I need an enbloc? Or is a capsulectomy

> sufficient enough? I am plagued with health problems and want to be

> rid of my implants and dont want anything in body that is foreign.

>

>

> > > I am very confused, I had my consultation with Dr. Lee last

> week.

> > He

> > > told me that I did not need an enbloc, but I told him if I was

> to

> > go

> > > through with the surgery I would insist on it. He said he do as

> i

> > > requested and remove the scar capsule. Is there any way they

> would

> > > be able to remove all of it, or is that not possible? He also

> > said

> > > that if did the enbloc it would have to be through the breast

> > > crease, and that it would be impossible to do an enbloc through

> > the

> > > nipple incsion. he also said a lift would not do me any good

> > because

> > > I have such little natural breast tissue. I made a surgery date

> > with

> > > him because I saw photos of his patients that had explant and

> they

> > > looked great and I just dont have the money/time to be going to

> > > consultations with other doctors. I really just want to get it

> > over

> > > with and get things out of my body!

> > > I think I am going to go through with the surgery with him, but

> I

> > > would like to hear some stories about other peoples

> explantation.

> > > Where there incsion was placed, enbloc was done, etc.

> > >

> > > I did go see another doctor (the one who placed my implants)

but

> > she

> > > was not very helpful, and did not use drains (something I

insist

> > on

> > > having).

> > >

> > > also, if anyone has been to dr. lee- i would appreciate some

> > > feedback and their explant story.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Just my two cents...can't the skin sag big time no matter how much

breast tissue we have??? Did he say you would not be saggy so you

don't need a lift, or that you could not benefit from one because of

too little breast tissue? I would think anyone with lose skin could

benefit from at least an around the nipple lift or vertical lift.

Maybe I am wrong.

Wish you the best results,

Ann

> >I am very confused, I had my consultation with Dr. Lee last week.

He

> >told me that I did not need an enbloc, but I told him if I was to

go

> >through with the surgery I would insist on it. He said he do as i

> >requested and remove the scar capsule. Is there any way they would

> >be able to remove all of it, or is that not possible? He also said

> >that if did the enbloc it would have to be through the breast

> >crease, and that it would be impossible to do an enbloc through the

> >nipple incsion. he also said a lift would not do me any good

because

> >I have such little natural breast tissue. I made a surgery date

with

> >him because I saw photos of his patients that had explant and they

> >looked great and I just dont have the money/time to be going to

> >consultations with other doctors. I really just want to get it over

> >with and get things out of my body!

> >I think I am going to go through with the surgery with him, but I

> >would like to hear some stories about other peoples explantation.

> >Where there incsion was placed, enbloc was done, etc.

> >

> >I did go see another doctor (the one who placed my implants) but

she

> >was not very helpful, and did not use drains (something I insist on

> >having).

> >

> >also, if anyone has been to dr. lee- i would appreciate some

> >feedback and their explant story.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

That is not always the case, I had enbloc with no crease scars and so

did many many other patients of many other dr's I know of, not just

Feng. It is unnecesary to have those scars, Many of us do need a lift

and the lift will make our breasts sometimes sit up quite high and

the crease scars are often visible because we have no tissue to cover

it. My opinion is get some other opinions. I would not want a crease

scar as I have seen them and for some reason they just don't seem to

hide or heal as nicely as the ones around the nipple or the vertical

scars. I asked Dr Feng point blank if those crease scars are ever

needed and she told me point blank they are totally unnecesary.

However I know a few patients that she did explant through the crease

with tiny small incisions less than an inch long, when they had no

other incisions on the breast at all, and did not want any around the

aereola so that later they could breast feed etc, these were usually

patients that did not get a lift. Also Jade had recent pics of her

explant done en bloc with total capsulectomy with Dr melmed and he

did not use any crease scars.

I feel if this is important to you then please please seek other Dr's

opinions.

There is never only one way and when any Dr starts to go down that

road it is time to seek another opinion.

In , Lynda <coss@p...> wrote:

> A scar in the crease is normal after en bloc removal. They fade

with

> time. Depends on how you scar, as some scar worse than others.

>

> Lynda

>

>

> At 01:53 PM 6/23/2004, you wrote:

> >Nico:

> >It seems Dr. Lee is a good doctor, HOWEVER, I would consult with

others to

> >get more opinions. Go to Shaw at UCLA too since he's close by.

> >

> >The thought of a scar in your crease to by Lee feels *iffy* with

me. If

> >you're in the need of a lift (most explantees are), you want a

surgeon who

> >feels this is just as important as you feel it is. The enbloc

thing is

> >important too.I'd go to a surgeon who could do enbloc, and a

vertical

> >lift. You don't want scar creases if you can help it. Take it from

me--I

> >have them and it makes me sad(though mine are bad). I so envy

those who

> >went to good surgeons like Feng, and Spear to be explanted.

> >

> > got a good explant without a crease scar--I think. Her

pictures look

> >very good. I saw them yesterday.

> >

> >Get more opinions. If you don't want to travel out of Calif.

please at

> >least go to UCLA and USC.

> >

> >It's just my two cents, but I would not want a crease scar--only

if it's

> >less than an inch long. There are other ways PSs can remove

implants.

> >

> >Take care Nico.

> >LM

> >

> >msnico80 <msnico80@y...> wrote:

> >I am very confused, I had my consultation with Dr. Lee last week.

He

> >told me that I did not need an enbloc, but I told him if I was to

go

> >through with the surgery I would insist on it. He said he do as i

> >requested and remove the scar capsule. Is there any way they would

> >be able to remove all of it, or is that not possible? He also said

> >that if did the enbloc it would have to be through the breast

> >crease, and that it would be impossible to do an enbloc through the

> >nipple incsion. he also said a lift would not do me any good

because

> >I have such little natural breast tissue. I made a surgery date

with

> >him because I saw photos of his patients that had explant and they

> >looked great and I just dont have the money/time to be going to

> >consultations with other doctors. I really just want to get it over

> >with and get things out of my body!

> >I think I am going to go through with the surgery with him, but I

> >would like to hear some stories about other peoples explantation.

> >Where there incsion was placed, enbloc was done, etc.

> >

> >I did go see another doctor (the one who placed my implants) but

she

> >was not very helpful, and did not use drains (something I insist on

> >having).

> >

> >also, if anyone has been to dr. lee- i would appreciate some

> >feedback and their explant story.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Your very much correct and I have to say that I agree with you on

this. Even if you have just small breast like mine they can be saggy,

I think if you want the lift you have the right to have it done the

very best way possible, Either a vertical or beneli or even this new

internal lift. From what I gather about the internal lift not

everyone is a good candidate for it, but hey it is worth checking

out, anything is worth checking out, who wants to be saggy after all

this surgery and money? Personally I would rather be flat than saggy

anyhow. I think that sagginess really is aesthetically unaceptable

when it does not have to be that way, I had almost no breast tissue

and my breasts benefitted allot from the lift not just for the lift

but to remove the excess skin and to reshape the skin that was lift

to give the appearance of more breast tissue than there is. It is a

good way to make the breast appear perkier and more youthful and the

vertical and nipple scars healed really quickly on me. I know that a

crease scar would not have been good on me with me being so perky and

so small, I cannot hold a pencil under my breasts at all so any thing

in the crease would have been very obvious. Why settle when you don't

have to?

I mean is Dr Lee that much cheaper that it is even worth it to go

through all that surgery and not get what you want and not even know

if he really got all the posterior capsule out?

Get another opinion please!

In , " nantynannie " <nantynannie@y...>

wrote:

> Hi,

>

> Just my two cents...can't the skin sag big time no matter how much

> breast tissue we have??? Did he say you would not be saggy so you

> don't need a lift, or that you could not benefit from one because

of

> too little breast tissue? I would think anyone with lose skin

could

> benefit from at least an around the nipple lift or vertical lift.

> Maybe I am wrong.

>

> Wish you the best results,

>

> Ann

>

>

>

> > >I am very confused, I had my consultation with Dr. Lee last

week.

> He

> > >told me that I did not need an enbloc, but I told him if I was

to

> go

> > >through with the surgery I would insist on it. He said he do as i

> > >requested and remove the scar capsule. Is there any way they

would

> > >be able to remove all of it, or is that not possible? He also

said

> > >that if did the enbloc it would have to be through the breast

> > >crease, and that it would be impossible to do an enbloc through

the

> > >nipple incsion. he also said a lift would not do me any good

> because

> > >I have such little natural breast tissue. I made a surgery date

> with

> > >him because I saw photos of his patients that had explant and

they

> > >looked great and I just dont have the money/time to be going to

> > >consultations with other doctors. I really just want to get it

over

> > >with and get things out of my body!

> > >I think I am going to go through with the surgery with him, but I

> > >would like to hear some stories about other peoples explantation.

> > >Where there incsion was placed, enbloc was done, etc.

> > >

> > >I did go see another doctor (the one who placed my implants) but

> she

> > >was not very helpful, and did not use drains (something I insist

on

> > >having).

> > >

> > >also, if anyone has been to dr. lee- i would appreciate some

> > >feedback and their explant story.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

I agree with Ann and !

Small breasts can have ptosis too, therefore, in need of a lift too.

One thing though--Benelli lift (with the "purse string") is controversial so says Dr. Louis Morales at Univ. Utah and Armiger at s Hopkins. The purse string used for suturing can 1.fall apart causing widening of the scars 2. infection

Concentric(donut) matopexies can be used with better suturing methods than Benelli.

Anyway, there are plenty of modern mastopexies that DO NOT require that big in the crease incision. Personally, I'd shop around if it were my situation.

Hugs to All,

LMnaturalbeauty38 <naturalbeauty38@...> wrote:

Your very much correct and I have to say that I agree with you on this. Even if you have just small breast like mine they can be saggy, I think if you want the lift you have the right to have it done the very best way possible, Either a vertical or beneli or even this new internal lift. From what I gather about the internal lift not everyone is a good candidate for it, but hey it is worth checking out, anything is worth checking out, who wants to be saggy after all this surgery and money? Personally I would rather be flat than saggy anyhow. I think that sagginess really is aesthetically unaceptable when it does not have to be that way, I had almost no breast tissue and my breasts benefitted allot from the lift not just for the lift but to remove the excess skin and to reshape the skin that was lift to give the appearance of more breast

tissue than there is. It is a good way to make the breast appear perkier and more youthful and the vertical and nipple scars healed really quickly on me. I know that a crease scar would not have been good on me with me being so perky and so small, I cannot hold a pencil under my breasts at all so any thing in the crease would have been very obvious. Why settle when you don't have to?I mean is Dr Lee that much cheaper that it is even worth it to go through all that surgery and not get what you want and not even know if he really got all the posterior capsule out?Get another opinion please!In , "nantynannie" wrote:> Hi,> > Just my two cents...can't the skin sag big time no matter how much > breast tissue we have??? Did he say you would not be saggy so you > don't need a lift, or that you could not benefit from one because of

> too little breast tissue? I would think anyone with lose skin could > benefit from at least an around the nipple lift or vertical lift. > Maybe I am wrong.> > Wish you the best results,> > Ann> > > > > >I am very confused, I had my consultation with Dr. Lee last week. > He> > >told me that I did not need an enbloc, but I told him if I was to > go> > >through with the surgery I would insist on it. He said he do as i> > >requested and remove the scar capsule. Is there any way they would> > >be able to remove all of it, or is that not possible? He also said> > >that if did the enbloc it would have to be through the breast> > >crease, and that it would be impossible to do an enbloc through the> > >nipple incsion. he also said a lift would not do me any good > because> > >I have such little natural breast tissue. I made

a surgery date > with> > >him because I saw photos of his patients that had explant and they> > >looked great and I just dont have the money/time to be going to> > >consultations with other doctors. I really just want to get it over> > >with and get things out of my body!> > >I think I am going to go through with the surgery with him, but I> > >would like to hear some stories about other peoples explantation.> > >Where there incsion was placed, enbloc was done, etc.> > >> > >I did go see another doctor (the one who placed my implants) but > she> > >was not very helpful, and did not use drains (something I insist on> > >having).> > >> > >also, if anyone has been to dr. lee- i would appreciate some> > >feedback and their explant story.> > >> > >>

> >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >

[Guest guest]

:

You hit the nail right on the head. Good advice. Truly.

LMnaturalbeauty38 <naturalbeauty38@...> wrote:

That is not always the case, I had enbloc with no crease scars and so did many many other patients of many other dr's I know of, not just Feng. It is unnecesary to have those scars, Many of us do need a lift and the lift will make our breasts sometimes sit up quite high and the crease scars are often visible because we have no tissue to cover it. My opinion is get some other opinions. I would not want a crease scar as I have seen them and for some reason they just don't seem to hide or heal as nicely as the ones around the nipple or the vertical scars. I asked Dr Feng point blank if those crease scars are ever needed and she told me point blank they are totally unnecesary. However I know a few patients that she did explant through the crease with tiny small incisions less than an inch long, when they had no other incisions on the breast

at all, and did not want any around the aereola so that later they could breast feed etc, these were usually patients that did not get a lift. Also Jade had recent pics of her explant done en bloc with total capsulectomy with Dr melmed and he did not use any crease scars.I feel if this is important to you then please please seek other Dr's opinions.There is never only one way and when any Dr starts to go down that road it is time to seek another opinion.In , Lynda wrote:> A scar in the crease is normal after en bloc removal. They fade with > time. Depends on how you scar, as some scar worse than others.> > Lynda> > > At 01:53 PM 6/23/2004, you wrote:> >Nico:> >It seems Dr. Lee is a good doctor, HOWEVER, I would consult with others to > >get more opinions. Go to Shaw at UCLA too since he's close

by.> >> >The thought of a scar in your crease to by Lee feels *iffy* with me. If > >you're in the need of a lift (most explantees are), you want a surgeon who > >feels this is just as important as you feel it is. The enbloc thing is > >important too.I'd go to a surgeon who could do enbloc, and a vertical > >lift. You don't want scar creases if you can help it. Take it from me--I > >have them and it makes me sad(though mine are bad). I so envy those who > >went to good surgeons like Feng, and Spear to be explanted.> >> > got a good explant without a crease scar--I think. Her pictures look > >very good. I saw them yesterday.> >> >Get more opinions. If you don't want to travel out of Calif. please at > >least go to UCLA and USC.> >> >It's just my two cents, but I would not want a

crease scar--only if it's > >less than an inch long. There are other ways PSs can remove implants.> >> >Take care Nico.> >LM> >> >msnico80 wrote:> >I am very confused, I had my consultation with Dr. Lee last week. He> >told me that I did not need an enbloc, but I told him if I was to go> >through with the surgery I would insist on it. He said he do as i> >requested and remove the scar capsule. Is there any way they would> >be able to remove all of it, or is that not possible? He also said> >that if did the enbloc it would have to be through the breast> >crease, and that it would be impossible to do an enbloc through the> >nipple incsion. he also said a lift would not do me any good because> >I have such little natural breast tissue. I made a surgery date with> >him because I saw photos

of his patients that had explant and they> >looked great and I just dont have the money/time to be going to> >consultations with other doctors. I really just want to get it over> >with and get things out of my body!> >I think I am going to go through with the surgery with him, but I> >would like to hear some stories about other peoples explantation.> >Where there incsion was placed, enbloc was done, etc.> >> >I did go see another doctor (the one who placed my implants) but she> >was not very helpful, and did not use drains (something I insist on> >having).> >> >also, if anyone has been to dr. lee- i would appreciate some> >feedback and their explant story.> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >

[Guest guest]

Ann:

You're right. This is what many PS have told me. I consulted with nearly a dozen--coast to coast.

I have a friend, she does not have implants but wanted to get them because she has slight ptosis in her A size breasts from yo-yo dieting. I told her forget the implants and now she's getting a concentric mastopexy--a mini breast lift. With her A size breasts, she's a good candidate for this type of lift. My PS uses this technique on small breasts and vertical for medium and large breasts.

Hugs,

LMnantynannie <nantynannie@...> wrote:

Hi,Just my two cents...can't the skin sag big time no matter how much breast tissue we have??? Did he say you would not be saggy so you don't need a lift, or that you could not benefit from one because of too little breast tissue? I would think anyone with lose skin could benefit from at least an around the nipple lift or vertical lift. Maybe I am wrong.Wish you the best results,Ann> >I am very confused, I had my consultation with Dr. Lee last week. He> >told me that I did not need an enbloc, but I told him if I was to go> >through with the surgery I would insist on it. He said he do as i> >requested and remove the scar capsule. Is there any way they would> >be able to remove all of it, or is that not possible? He also said> >that if did the enbloc it would have to be through the breast> >crease, and that it would be impossible to do an enbloc through the> >nipple incsion. he also said a lift would not do me any good because> >I have such little natural breast tissue. I made a surgery date with> >him

because I saw photos of his patients that had explant and they> >looked great and I just dont have the money/time to be going to> >consultations with other doctors. I really just want to get it over> >with and get things out of my body!> >I think I am going to go through with the surgery with him, but I> >would like to hear some stories about other peoples explantation.> >Where there incsion was placed, enbloc was done, etc.> >> >I did go see another doctor (the one who placed my implants) but she> >was not very helpful, and did not use drains (something I insist on> >having).> >> >also, if anyone has been to dr. lee- i would appreciate some> >feedback and their explant story.> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >

[Guest guest]

I just saw your post and it came directly to me. I had an explantation with Dr. Lee in April 2004. I had silicone implants for 20 years and during the last two months before the explant they ruptured and they made me real sick. So sick that I was desperate to get them out because I could feel getting worse by the day. Because every surgeon would take at least a month for consultation and another month to two months before surgery, I thought I would become crippled waiting that long. The only PS's recommended here in San Diego were Dr. Lee and Dr. Dobke. I went to Dr. Lee and was scheduled for surgery. As I was getting worse and worse I kept talking to other PS's outside of the state, even considered going to Dr. Kolb, who could do my surgery sooner, and I was even going to go alone because I did not have anyone to go with me. I was so sick that I felt I had to go but thankfully a cancellation happened with Dr. Lee and was up for

surgery. I believe he did a great job with my surgery. He removed the entire capsule and did the enblock procedure. He took pictures. I do think the did an excellent job removing them. I highly recommend him. If you want the capsule removed, insist on it and if the doesn't want to do it, get a second opinion.

Let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.

msnico80 <msnico80@...> wrote:

I am very confused, I had my consultation with Dr. Lee last week. He told me that I did not need an enbloc, but I told him if I was to go through with the surgery I would insist on it. He said he do as i requested and remove the scar capsule. Is there any way they would be able to remove all of it, or is that not possible? He also said that if did the enbloc it would have to be through the breast crease, and that it would be impossible to do an enbloc through the nipple incsion. he also said a lift would not do me any good because I have such little natural breast tissue. I made a surgery date with him because I saw photos of his patients that had explant and they looked great and I just dont have the money/time to be going to consultations with other doctors. I really just want to get it over with and get things out of my

body!I think I am going to go through with the surgery with him, but I would like to hear some stories about other peoples explantation. Where there incsion was placed, enbloc was done, etc. I did go see another doctor (the one who placed my implants) but she was not very helpful, and did not use drains (something I insist on having). also, if anyone has been to dr. lee- i would appreciate some feedback and their explant story.

[Guest guest]

Hi :

I'm glad Dr. Lee worked out for you. I guess we all have our individual needs as far as choosing the right doc.

Glad to hear you're doing well.

Take care,

LM M <lauramsi@...> wrote:

I just saw your post and it came directly to me. I had an explantation with Dr. Lee in April 2004. I had silicone implants for 20 years and during the last two months before the explant they ruptured and they made me real sick. So sick that I was desperate to get them out because I could feel getting worse by the day. Because every surgeon would take at least a month for consultation and another month to two months before surgery, I thought I would become crippled waiting that long. The only PS's recommended here in San Diego were Dr. Lee and Dr. Dobke. I went to Dr. Lee and was scheduled for surgery. As I was getting worse and worse I kept talking to other PS's outside of the state, even considered going to Dr. Kolb, who could do my surgery sooner, and I was even going to go alone because I did not have anyone to go with me. I was so sick that I felt I had to go but thankfully a cancellation happened with Dr. Lee and was up for

surgery. I believe he did a great job with my surgery. He removed the entire capsule and did the enblock procedure. He took pictures. I do think the did an excellent job removing them. I highly recommend him. If you want the capsule removed, insist on it and if the doesn't want to do it, get a second opinion.

Let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.

msnico80 <msnico80@...> wrote:

I am very confused, I had my consultation with Dr. Lee last week. He told me that I did not need an enbloc, but I told him if I was to go through with the surgery I would insist on it. He said he do as i requested and remove the scar capsule. Is there any way they would be able to remove all of it, or is that not possible? He also said that if did the enbloc it would have to be through the breast crease, and that it would be impossible to do an enbloc through the nipple incsion. he also said a lift would not do me any good because I have such little natural breast tissue. I made a surgery date with him because I saw photos of his patients that had explant and they looked great and I just dont have the money/time to be going to consultations with other doctors. I really just want to get it over with and get things out of my

body!I think I am going to go through with the surgery with him, but I would like to hear some stories about other peoples explantation. Where there incsion was placed, enbloc was done, etc. I did go see another doctor (the one who placed my implants) but she was not very helpful, and did not use drains (something I insist on having). also, if anyone has been to dr. lee- i would appreciate some feedback and their explant story.

[Guest guest]

Would you consider sharing the photos he took? Did you have a lift?

Did he use a crease scar?

thanks

carrie

In , M <lauramsi@y...> wrote:

> I just saw your post and it came directly to me. I had an

explantation with Dr. Lee in April 2004. I had silicone implants for

20 years and during the last two months before the explant they

ruptured and they made me real sick. So sick that I was desperate to

get them out because I could feel getting worse by the day. Because

every surgeon would take at least a month for consultation and

another month to two months before surgery, I thought I would become

crippled waiting that long. The only PS's recommended here in San

Diego were Dr. Lee and Dr. Dobke. I went to Dr. Lee and was

scheduled for surgery. As I was getting worse and worse I kept

talking to other PS's outside of the state, even considered going to

Dr. Kolb, who could do my surgery sooner, and I was even going to go

alone because I did not have anyone to go with me. I was so sick

that I felt I had to go but thankfully a cancellation happened with

Dr. Lee and was up for surgery. I believe he did a great job with

> my surgery. He removed the entire capsule and did the enblock

procedure. He took pictures. I do think the did an excellent job

removing them. I highly recommend him. If you want the capsule

removed, insist on it and if the doesn't want to do it, get a second

opinion.

>

> Let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.

>

>

>

> msnico80 <msnico80@y...> wrote:

> I am very confused, I had my consultation with Dr. Lee last week.

He

> told me that I did not need an enbloc, but I told him if I was to

go

> through with the surgery I would insist on it. He said he do as i

> requested and remove the scar capsule. Is there any way they would

> be able to remove all of it, or is that not possible? He also said

> that if did the enbloc it would have to be through the breast

> crease, and that it would be impossible to do an enbloc through the

> nipple incsion. he also said a lift would not do me any good

because

> I have such little natural breast tissue. I made a surgery date

with

> him because I saw photos of his patients that had explant and they

> looked great and I just dont have the money/time to be going to

> consultations with other doctors. I really just want to get it over

> with and get things out of my body!

> I think I am going to go through with the surgery with him, but I

> would like to hear some stories about other peoples explantation.

> Where there incsion was placed, enbloc was done, etc.

>

> I did go see another doctor (the one who placed my implants) but

she

> was not very helpful, and did not use drains (something I insist on

> having).

>

> also, if anyone has been to dr. lee- i would appreciate some

> feedback and their explant story.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Dear Nico,

you are wise in your decision and I think you have made decisions

based on scrutny and information.

I too wanted enbloc but did not get one on the left side at first

because: the surgeon thought they were saline. You see that do not

feel they are necessary for saline. It turned out I have silicone

and he did remove all capsule. However, there was a silicone spill.

You see I told him to do one thing but he did what he wanted. You

must be imfactic. Let him know you will be reading the operation

reports. All details of the surgery are put there. Tell him why you

feel it is absolutely necessary.

what PS would like to do is remove the implant then go back for the

capsule. Enblox is more of a tedious procedure. However, we need

this because dislodging the implant from the scar tissue is like

saying ok silicone I've just shook you free, go wild.

Enbloc retains all that poison, capsule, tissue and implant all in

one piece. From what you said, I would beleave him but stress the

point I've made.

In addition, the pathology report will state implant came to us

enbloc. NOT in two pieces.

I'm glad you're doing the drains, they are also necessary.

God Bless,

> > I am very confused, I had my consultation with Dr. Lee last week.

> He

> > told me that I did not need an enbloc, but I told him if I was to

> go

> > through with the surgery I would insist on it. He said he do as i

> > requested and remove the scar capsule. Is there any way they

would

> > be able to remove all of it, or is that not possible? He also

said

> > that if did the enbloc it would have to be through the breast

> > crease, and that it would be impossible to do an enbloc through

the

> > nipple incsion. he also said a lift would not do me any good

> because

> > I have such little natural breast tissue. I made a surgery date

> with

> > him because I saw photos of his patients that had explant and

they

> > looked great and I just dont have the money/time to be going to

> > consultations with other doctors. I really just want to get it

over

> > with and get things out of my body!

> > I think I am going to go through with the surgery with him, but I

> > would like to hear some stories about other peoples

explantation.

> > Where there incsion was placed, enbloc was done, etc.

> >

> > I did go see another doctor (the one who placed my implants) but

> she

> > was not very helpful, and did not use drains (something I insist

on

> > having).

> >

> > also, if anyone has been to dr. lee- i would appreciate some

> > feedback and their explant story.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Nico, first I would make sure you got to a doctor that that takes all of it out. En bloc. Period.

Also, I have a crease scar, and only a crease scar. Im glad I went that way. It works for some, not for all. I also had a lift with it, with no other scars. Dr Kolb uses the same exact crease scar from implantation, in taking them out, and lifting with my explant. According to her-It depends, on how much tissue you have left, and how your breasts are shaped, and if they are high or lower . A few women have since have had the same lift, and told me they look great.

I actually did not go to any other ps for their lolliops' as I did not want to have any scars around my nipples( I had a very real bad feeling about infection, although small in my case around the nipple, but I went with it) Glad I did, I was full of infections, and I know in my heart -I would have had problems.

There are many other lifts, besides the lollipop, you have to find a ps that does a lot of different lifts, and does not do "certain ones " as they are unnecessary. Unnecessary for whom? All women are different, and need different lifts. Alot of PS's do the same lift over and over in most cases. A lollipop would have looked terrible on me. I would have also lost more breast tissue. Look at my pictures, I didnt a lollipop, as I was told in order to look good, I look great with a crease lift alone. Why cut in more area's when I didn’t need too? My crease scar is almost gone, and healed very nicely. I couldn’t be happier. Im gonna send more pics soon.

Re: Re: Help Please, have many questions...had consultation

:

You hit the nail right on the head. Good advice. Truly.

LMnaturalbeauty38 <naturalbeauty38@...> wrote:

That is not always the case, I had enbloc with no crease scars and so did many many other patients of many other dr's I know of, not just Feng. It is unnecesary to have those scars, Many of us do need a lift and the lift will make our breasts sometimes sit up quite high and the crease scars are often visible because we have no tissue to cover it. My opinion is get some other opinions. I would not want a crease scar as I have seen them and for some reason they just don't seem to hide or heal as nicely as the ones around the nipple or the vertical scars. I asked Dr Feng point blank if those crease scars are ever needed and she told me point blank they are totally unnecesary. However I know a few patients that she did explant through the crease with tiny small incisions less than an inch long, when they had no other incisions on the breast at all, and did not want any around the aereola so that later they could breast feed etc, these were usually patients that did not get a lift. Also Jade had recent pics of her explant done en bloc with total capsulectomy with Dr melmed and he did not use any crease scars.I feel if this is important to you then please please seek other Dr's opinions.There is never only one way and when any Dr starts to go down that road it is time to seek another opinion.In , Lynda wrote:> A scar in the crease is normal after en bloc removal. They fade with > time. Depends on how you scar, as some scar worse than others.> > Lynda> > > At 01:53 PM 6/23/2004, you wrote:> >Nico:> >It seems Dr. Lee is a good doctor, HOWEVER, I would consult with others to > >get more opinions. Go to Shaw at UCLA too since he's close by.> >> >The thought of a scar in your crease to by Lee feels *iffy* with me. If > >you're in the need of a lift (most explantees are), you want a surgeon who > >feels this is just as important as you feel it is. The enbloc thing is > >important too.I'd go to a surgeon who could do enbloc, and a vertical > >lift. You don't want scar creases if you can help it. Take it from me--I > >have them and it makes me sad(though mine are bad). I so envy those who > >went to good surgeons like Feng, and Spear to be explanted.> >> > got a good explant without a crease scar--I think. Her pictures look > >very good. I saw them yesterday.> >> >Get more opinions. If you don't want to travel out of Calif. please at > >least go to UCLA and USC.> >> >It's just my two cents, but I would not want a crease scar--only if it's > >less than an inch long. There are other ways PSs can remove implants.> >> >Take care Nico.> >LM> >> >msnico80 wrote:> >I am very confused, I had my consultation with Dr. Lee last week. He> >told me that I did not need an enbloc, but I told him if I was to go> >through with the surgery I would insist on it. He said he do as i> >requested and remove the scar capsule. Is there any way they would> >be able to remove all of it, or is that not possible? He also said> >that if did the enbloc it would have to be through the breast> >crease, and that it would be impossible to do an enbloc through the> >nipple incsion. he also said a lift would not do me any good because> >I have such little natural breast tissue. I made a surgery date with> >him because I saw photos of his patients that had explant and they> >looked great and I just dont have the money/time to be going to> >consultations with other doctors. I really just want to get it over> >with and get things out of my body!> >I think I am going to go through with the surgery with him, but I> >would like to hear some stories about other peoples explantation.> >Where there incsion was placed, enbloc was done, etc.> >> >I did go see another doctor (the one who placed my implants) but she> >was not very helpful, and did not use drains (something I insist on> >having).> >> >also, if anyone has been to dr. lee- i would appreciate some> >feedback and their explant story.> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >

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, that is wonderful news. May God's speed be with your daughters recovery. I had my explant through the crease (with al lift to, although I needed one) and am doing well and normal again! God Bless! Re: Help Please, have many questions...had consultation

My daughter will probably be emailing you because she is the one that had her explant with Dr. Lee on 4/16/04, but I was with her with every meeting with him and can tell you we were both extremely pleased. He did an en bloc through the crease. We told him this is want he wanted and he told us he had done many, especially with silicone implants. We also old him we wanted the implants to send to Dr Blais in Canada, and he was fine with that too. We found him to be very sympathetic and amenable to everything we wanted. He also didn't try to talk her out of the surgery or make comments to the effect that she would be unhappy with the look of her breasts afterwards. We did ask about a lift, but because my daughter is 25 and has never had children and had only had them in less than 2 years, he didn't think it was necessary. She has pretty much returned to her former size. Health wise she is so much improved and feels like she has been given a second chance at life.Hope this helps and good luck.