Re: Does the pain go away ?

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OK NOW I'M SCARED TO DEATH,I KEEP READING THE STORIES ABOUT NOT BEING ABLE TO WORK OR WALK WITHOUT HELP,I'M SO AFRAID THATS GONNA BE ME...I'M HAVING LOTS OF PAIN AND I GUESS I REALLY NEED TO HAVE THESE THINGS REMOVED ,ITS JUST I'M AFRAID THE PAIN WON'T STOP AFTER THAT PLUS I HAVE NO PS AROUND HERE THAT THINKS MY PAIN IS IMPLANT RELATED..I HAVE SALINE. ALSO MY HUSBAND DIDN'T WANT ME TO GET BUT NOW THAT I HAVE HE DOESN'T THINK I'LL BE HAPPY WITH THEM REMOVED.....I DON'T KNOW HOW TO TELL HIM THEY ARE MAKING ME SICK,,,,,HELP

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Kathy thank you ! I live in Fairfax Va...any help you can send my way would be great...I'm going to print off some of the emails that the girls have saline and have joint pain neck,shoulder etc....so my husband can read. Do you know of any doctors in my area ?

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Please don't be scared. Instead, think about how positive it is

that

yu have found that your implants are making you sick and that you

can

get them removed and have a good chance of getting well again. Most

women who have their implants removed get substantially better. And

very few women regret their decision to explant. It isn't just

silicone implants that make women sick. This site is primarily

about

women sick from saline implants. They are also making women sick.

That is what I had. Saline implants have silicone shells and the

silicone can degrade and work its way into the body in tiny

fragments. Also, implants can have defective valves and organisms

can

travel back and forth. We have had several women who had

contaminated

implants--saline. One woman had black implants. Some women's

bodies

just react to the silicone shell by setting up an immunity

response.

There are many women here that have been in your shoes---their

husbands didn't want them to get the implants and they didn't know

how

to tell them that they thought they were making them sick. But it

worked out. We all make mistakes. Most of us were told that

salines

were perfectly safe and wouldnt have gotten them had we known

otherwise.

Where are you located? We have a list of surgeons that we

recommend . A few of these have explanted many women and definitely

do believe that implants cause illness. I know this is a scary time

and we have all been there. I had mine out four years ago and I am

so much better. I have my life back. So do many other women. We

will help you in any way we can.

Hugs, Kathy

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> OK NOW I'M SCARED TO DEATH,I KEEP READING THE STORIES ABOUT NOT

BEING ABLE

> TO WORK OR WALK WITHOUT HELP,I'M SO AFRAID THATS GONNA BE ME...I'M

HAVING LOTS

> OF PAIN AND I GUESS I REALLY NEED TO HAVE THESE THINGS

REMOVED ,ITS

JUST I'M

> AFRAID THE PAIN WON'T STOP AFTER THAT PLUS I HAVE NO PS AROUND

HERE

THAT

> THINKS MY PAIN IS IMPLANT RELATED..I HAVE SALINE. ALSO MY HUSBAND

DIDN'T WANT ME

> TO GET BUT NOW THAT I HAVE HE DOESN'T THINK I'LL BE HAPPY WITH

THEM

> REMOVED.....I DON'T KNOW HOW TO TELL HIM THEY ARE MAKING ME

SICK,,,,,HELP

>

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My dear I feel your pain. I remember the scared feeling I had as I found out it was my saline implants making me so ill. The first thing you can do for yourself is to not panic. Now you know what is making you ill, you can focus on healing and your future. The sooner you get them out the better for you. However, it is important to get them out properly and safely. I suggest you look at our list of PS and call some and speak with someone in their office. As far as telling your husband, have him read our stories. I was scared myself to tell my hubby, because I met him with implants. I was afraid he wouldn't be attracted to me without them. But then again he had lost his first wife to her "toxic decisions". She was anorexic and an alcholic. I loved him too much to let him loose me also. I could almost feel my health clock ticking. I became more desparate to get them out then I was when I got

them. This is and will be one of the most difficult journeys you will have to walk. We are here for you sweet saline sister. GMCLADY98@... wrote: OK NOW I'M SCARED TO DEATH,I KEEP READING THE STORIES ABOUT NOT BEING ABLE TO WORK OR WALK WITHOUT HELP,I'M SO AFRAID THATS GONNA BE ME...I'M HAVING LOTS OF PAIN AND I GUESS I REALLY NEED TO HAVE THESE THINGS REMOVED ,ITS JUST I'M AFRAID THE PAIN WON'T STOP AFTER THAT PLUS I HAVE NO PS AROUND HERE THAT THINKS MY PAIN IS IMPLANT RELATED..I HAVE SALINE. ALSO MY HUSBAND DIDN'T WANT ME TO GET BUT NOW THAT I HAVE HE DOESN'T THINK I'LL BE HAPPY WITH THEM REMOVED.....I DON'T KNOW HOW TO TELL HIM THEY ARE MAKING ME SICK,,,,,HELPOpinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care professional before commencing any medical treatment. "Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a happy life and how to work for a better world." - Linus ing, two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace)See our photos website! Enter "implants" for access at this link:http://.shutterfly.com/action/

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I also am fairly new to this group. I'm a breast cancer survivor. My first set of implants 1989 were silicone and saline. The one's I have now are only saline. I have been sick since 1996 with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. This past Christmas I thought I had the flu with intense body aches. My left shoulder froze and then I started getting neck, shoulder and arm pains. Anyway it's a long story but another lady in this group kept sending me information. I contacted Dr. Kolb in Atlanta, Georgia. I had the tests run that she requested and yes one of them was positive. I either have a leak or a rupture because my bloodwork shows that I have mold/fungus. I have scheduled my surgery for May 3rd with Dr. Kolb. My husband isn't concerned about me being flat chested he just wants me to be well again. I live in Arizona so we are flying a long way but Dr. Kolb specializes in patients that are sick with implants so it will be worth it. I have a new baby grandson that I want to be able to pick up. I hope this helps you. The ladies in this support group are so knowledgeable and so understanding. Please feel free to ask any questions if I can help.

Blessings,

Penni

Re: Re: Does the pain go away ?

Kathy thank you ! I live in Fairfax Va...any help you can send my way would be great...I'm going to print off some of the emails that the girls have saline and have joint pain neck,shoulder etc....so my husband can read. Do you know of any doctors in my area ?

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But please find comfort in knowing that this group is here for you.

I too would recommend looking thru the list of PS and start calling

them. I was explanted almost 2 months ago by DR Feng. It was quite

the journey getting there--not even talking about the actual 12 hour

drive. Without this support group I would not have been able to

make sure I was getting the proper care from a ps. I also have had

them here to vent to about my concerns. I too had a hard time

telling my hubby that I knew what is making me sick -- the implants

that he too never wanted me to get. It took lots of information on

my part to get him to see my side of things. Now he is a great

support and has even written back and forth with a few other

husbands/boyfriends to offer them support. So if I can help or he

can help we are here for you. Also I am still walking and working

and have my share of aches and pains, but pray that things continue

to improve for me. I feel lucky that I find the info on my implants

when I did instead of later.

Hugs, Marcy

OK NOW I'M SCARED TO DEATH,I KEEP

READING THE STORIES ABOUT NOT BEING ABLE TO WORK OR WALK WITHOUT

HELP,I'M SO AFRAID THATS GONNA BE ME...I'M HAVING LOTS OF PAIN AND I

GUESS I REALLY NEED TO HAVE THESE THINGS REMOVED ,ITS JUST I'M

AFRAID THE PAIN WON'T STOP AFTER THAT PLUS I HAVE NO PS AROUND HERE

THAT THINKS MY PAIN IS IMPLANT RELATED..I HAVE SALINE. ALSO MY

HUSBAND DIDN'T WANT ME TO GET BUT NOW THAT I HAVE HE DOESN'T THINK

I'LL BE HAPPY WITH THEM REMOVED.....I DON'T KNOW HOW TO TELL HIM

THEY ARE MAKING ME SICK,,,,,HELP

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> Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given

by licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or

licensed health care professional before commencing any medical

treatment.

>

> " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians

mislead you. Find out what the facts are, and make your own

decisions about how to live a happy life and how to work for a

better world. " - Linus ing, two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954,

Chemistry; 1963, Peace)

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> See our photos website! Enter " implants " for access at this link:

> http://.shutterfly.com/action/

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Thanks ...where can I get the list of surgeons in Va ?

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Thank you...how long did you have your implants ? Were your pains like mine ? did they go away or are they staring too ? Did your doctor take your insurance ? How long did you have to stay in the doctors state ?

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Unfortunately, I did not see any for the state of Virginia. I'm sending you the whole list so you can look it over...you will have to travel, but hopefully you have family that can help in another state. Most of us have had to travel. You're only other option would be to start calling around and talking to each plastic surgeon in your area, making sure they know how to do a proper explant. It's a hard search sometimes. Patty UNITED STATES ALABAMADR. WILLIAM

O. THOMAS, 5600 Girby Rd. Mobile, AL 36693 (334) 660-5763"He flatly states that knowing what he does today, he would NOT putsilicone implants in." Contact Toni Risch: aca@... ARIZONA DR. KARL HIATT, plastic surgeon, 500 W. l0th Place, suite 124, Mesa, AZ 1-602-644-8043 http://www.drhiatt.com/breast_en.html Has done more explantations than any other doctor in the state ofArizona. However, he does not use drains, but will do a total capsulectomy. He will also not admit that breast implants cause disease. Some women have reported negative experiences with his office. Edna: the support group leader in AZ: ETRAWICK@... Patty explanted by

him: fdp3@... DR. WILLIAM LEIGHTON, 10210 N. 92nd St., Suite 200, sdale, AZ. 1-480-314-2008 New to our list; be certain to get in writing from him he will remove your implants "en bloc" and do a total capsulectomy, if at all possible. Please report any experiences, good or bad, with him. DR. LAWRENCE SHAW 9522 E. San Salvador,Suite 301 sdale, AZ (480) 767-1900 E-Mail: info@... http://www.liposite.com/surgeons_s/shaw/ One of our girls in Phoenix writes: "This PS is arrogant, but he is good, Hes a perfectionist and people come from all over to see him... Hes one of the best... " Please report any experiences, good or bad, with him. CALIFORNIA Dr. Gilbert Lee P/S 11515 El Camino Real, Suite 150 San Diego, CA 92130 (858)720-1440 FAX 858.509.7738 http://www.changesplasticsurgery.com/meet/lee/ DR. MARC H HEDRICK UCLA School of Medicine200 Medical PlazaLos Angeles, California 90065DR. JAMES P WATSONUCLA School of Medicine200 Medical PlazaLos Angeles, California 90065(310) 825-5510 – appointments(310) 206-7520 – officewww.uclaplasticsurgery.com DR. KAMING LI 1113 Alta AvenueSuite 200Upland, CA 91786Tel: (909) 949-2525 Fax: (909) 949-2268 E-Mail: info@...http://www.arrowheadaesthetics.com/aapsa-li.htm Upland, California is outside of Los Angeles; he will act quickly if he knows you need them out; no insurance; no credit cards, cash only; does en bloc explant Dr. Kennedy P/S 1050 B Ave. Suite A, Coronado CA 92118 (619)437-4449 For more info, call Lynda, 1-619-755-8127 Be certain

to get in writing from him he will remove your implants "en bloc" and do a total capsulectomy, if at all possible. Please report any experiences, good or bad, with him. DR. BERNARD S. ALPERT, plastic surgeon, 45 Castro St. Suite 150, San Francisco, CA 94114 1-415-626-6644 http://www.medbd.ca.gov/Alpert.htm Dr. Jae Chun P/S 1101 Bayside Dr., Suite 100 Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 1-949-644-5000 For more information on the Plastic Surgeons in the lower California area, contact Lynda in

Solana Beach, CA at 1-619-755-8127. If you decide to fly in from another area for explant or related surgeries, she has a beautiful seaside resort where you can stay. She will also pick you up from the airport, take you to facility for your explant, your follow-up visits to the P/S and see that you are cared for afterwards to the best of her ability. She has been through it herself. The charges are modest in comparison to the wonderful services sheoffers.As a result, she also knows all the details on these four availablePlastic Surgeons! COLORADO Dr. Huang P/S 1601 E. 19th Ave., Ste. 3150,Denver, CO 80218(303) 831-8400 www.lindahuangmd.com Her office is in the medical buildings of Pres./St. Luke's HospitalContact Lynda: coss@..., head of a support group, who works with Dr. Huang for further info. TAD. R. HEINZ, M.D., F.A.C.S.Audubon Medical Campus3030 North Circle Drive, Suite 212Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909 (719) 578-1112 FAX: 719.578.0128http://www.heinzmd.com/New%20Heinz.html DR. JOHN A. GROSSMAN, M.D. (Aesthetic

Plastic Surgery) Grossman Plastic Surgery4600 Hale Parkway, Suite 100Denver, CO 80220(303) 320-5566 800.394.0010 fax: 303.320.1453e-mail:info@... http://www.beautifulme.com/- also at –435 N. Bedford Dr., Suite 300Beverly Hills, CA 90210(310) 557-2307 FLORIDA Bridge, M.D. [Plastic Surgery]Bridge Breast & Aesthetic Surgery Center608 Medical Care Dr, Florida 33511Phone: (863) 684-2506Fax: (863) 684-5785 pbridge@... Dr. Barroso P/S 524 Arthur Godfrey Rd.,

Miami Beach, FL 33140 (305)674-8586(He is expensive. Obtain in writing from him he will remove your implants "en bloc" and do a total capsulectomy, if at all possible. Only a few women I know have used him and this is why I am a bit leery. Please report any experiences, good or bad, with him.) DR. HOLLIS CAFFEE, plastic surgeon, Professor plastic surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine Box 100286, Gainesville, FL 32610 (352)395-7972 caffee@... professor of surgery and chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery (He will not admit anything is wrong in all probability with breast implants. However, reports are he will remove the implants "en bloc" and a total capuslectomy., If

possible; get it in writing from him with his signature he will do both so there can be no misunderstanding plus send him a certified letter you feel these are imperative! ) DR. ARTHUR DEBAISE, plastic surgeon, 1414 Kuhl Ave. 3rd Floor, Orlando, FL 32806, DR. A. H. NEZAMI, Plastic surgeon, Baptist Medical Center820 Prudential Dr. , Suite 702, ville, FL 32207 1-904-399-5061 E-mail ahnezami@... http://www.jacksonvillecosmeticsurgery.com/education.html DR. PAMELA

ROSEN, P/S, Coral Springs, FL, I am thankful each day that I found a plastic surgeon who recognized the dangers of silicone and saline implants. She has stopped all implantations, except when she can give each patient the entire story and list ALL of the potential risk factors and thepatient requests them anyway due to extreme conditions such as mastectomy.She prefers mastopexy to implant for healthy women and openly discusses

herreasoning.......she cares about the health ofher patients: by :Yannijazz@... (check that Dr. Rosen will remove your implants "enbloc," etc.! She is new to our list; let me know what you think of her ifyou decide to see her! Barbara: Suriliimp@.... See below.) Dr. D. Rotatori P/S 851 W. Morse Blvd. Winter Park, FLA 32789 (407)647-4601 http://www.internetmd.com/ DR. LUIS VINAS, plastic Surgeon 1620 S. Congress Ave.Suite 100, Palm Springs, FL 33461 1-561-968-7111 http://surgery.org/drlvinas/default.htm Dr. Vitale- P/S 1229 S. Strawbridge aveMelbourne, FL 32901 (321)676-5543 http://www.melbourneplasticsurgery.com/id2.htm (Make sure

she will remove your implants "en bloc" and perform a total capsulectomy if possible) Dr. Marguerite Barnett P/S 530 S. Nekomis Ave., Suite 6 Venice, FL 34285 941-927-2447 http://www.homestead.com/sosalines/explant.html Contacts: Marielee3@... (5-26-99 explant),support group leader near Dr. Barnett: Chris: Tanja@... One woman has reported spill upon explant, 2003. (See post #20374) GEORGIA Dr. Kolb P/S Plastikos 4370 town Square Atlanta, GA 30338 (770)457-4677 WEB SITE. www.plastikos.com E-mail: drkolb@... Dr. Kolb has a clinic for treatment to help with your recovery after explant, including a neurologist and several other

physicians. Contact : ndalgo@..., Jerri: kjbb@..., Bunny: gbjones@... and Peggy: tpwalters@... who were explanted by Dr. Kolb. KENTUCKY DR. WILLIAM L. DOWDEN, plastic surgeon 1725 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY 40504 1-606-277-9435 dowden@... http://www.aesthetic-plastic.md/dowden.htm (New to our list; be certain to get in writing from him he will remove your implants "en bloc" and do a total capsulectomy, if at all possible. Please report any experiences with him; good or bad.) MASSACHUSETTS Dr. Jeffery Darrow P/S Boston Center Ambulatory Surgery 270 Commonwealth ave., Boston, MA 02116 (617)267-0710 NEVADA Dr. Ted Potruch, General Surgeon 1640 Alta Dr. Suite 2A Las Vegas, NV 89106 (775)382-2273 Suggested by Jill Whitbeck and Geoffrey White with the same law firm he represented Charlotte Mahlumagainst Dow Chemical and won her an award of $4.2 million. J. ,

MD, plastic surgeon 9499 W. ton Blvd. Suite 200 Las Vegas, NV 89117 702-240-9500 FAX 702.933.6789 www.lvplasticsurgery.com Used by Daryl: daryljean@... Used drains, did en bloc removal and lift. NEW YORK DR. CHRISTINA AHN, MD, FACS, Plastic SurgeonNYU Medical Center, 550 First Avenue, NY, NY 100161-212-717-8860 email:christina.ahn@... http://www.docnet.org/physicians/phys_bios.asp?phys_id=1073 In 1992, Dr Ahn was one of the first physicians to investigate and determine silcone implant rupture using MRI to help patients with implant related problems. Dr. Ahn is a leading international Reconstructive Surgeon in the field of breast and cosmetic surgery.Dr. Ahn's website: http://www.breastconstructions.com. NOTE: It has been reported that Dr. Ahn was not willing to admit that implants cause illness, and she may talk you into keeping your implants even when you are very ill. However, it does appear she is capable of doing a total capsulectomy. additional address listing for Dr. Ahn:Dr. Ahn150 East 77th StreetNY,

NY 100211-212-717-8860 DR. MICHELLE COPELAND MD 1001 Fifth Ave, New York,

NY 10028 212-452-2200 http://www.drcopeland.com/Contact Mare: Angelwork8@... OHIO LU-JEAN FENG, M.D. THE LU-JEAN FENG CLINIC 31200 PINETREE ROAD PEPPER PIKE, OHIO 44124 (CLEVELAND) TEL. 216-831-7007 www.drfeng.com Absolutely one of our most trusted explanting surgeons in the United States. Extremely thorough implant and scar capsule removal. Contact: idagirl@... OKLAHOMA Dr. Hans P. Norberg P/S 4157 S. Harvard Ave. suite 125, Tulsa, OK 74135 (918)749-3466 (Again, be certain he agrees to remove your emplants "en bloc' and does a total capsulectomy, if at all possible) OREGONDR. STEPHEN RUBIN, Breast Health Center at Mercantile Medical Plaza,

Lake Oswego, OR MARCUS MELVIN, M.D.9200 S.W. RoadPortland, OR 97225-6624(503) 297-1414melvin@... Does great mastopexy, also has a technique for an “internal lift” TENNESSEEDR. ROBERT WALLACE, P/S, U T Medical Group-Plastic Surgery, 910 Madison Avenue, Suite 525, Memphis, TN 38103-3470, 1-901-347-8290 Recommended by Dr. Shanklin. TEXAS DR. SHUJAAT ALI KHAN, M.D., P.A., F.A.C.S.Medical Plaza Professional Building,800, 8th Avenue, Suite 200Fort Worth, Texas, 76104Office – (817) 335-6363Fax – (817) 870-1222Toll Free – 1-800-434-4898info@... Comment from one of our ladies: "My explant doctor was Dr. Shujaat Khan ten years ago. . . I think he did a good job of explanting me. However, when I tried discussing the implant situation with him, he became very angry! At that time

he was adament that breast implants don't cause health problems. The problem was the attorneys. . . .Also, his office did not inform me that my insurance would not cover my surgery until the day before the surgery. He was considerably more expensive and the surgical center he uses for explant really sticks it to you without telling you in advance what the charges will be.You may want to question him thoroughly." DR. DORA, plastic surgeon, Houston, TX DR. STEVEN M. HAMILTON, M.D., F.A.C.S.St. Luke's Medical Tower, 6624 Fannin Suite 1650Houston, Texas 77030 1-713-797-1007 http://www.perfectyourself.com/search/surgeon.asp?sid=1837 http://www.hotzehealth-wellness.com/DrHamilton.htm Very thorough and knowlegeable of silicone issues Dr. Karin Montero P/S 11149 Research Blvd. Suite 200 Austin, TX 78759 (512) 343-2400 http://pages.sbcglobal.net/karinmonteromd/english/main.htm (Dr. Montero has been

suggested by many ladies; however, the one recent operative report we reviewed, she did not remove thatlady's implants "en bloc" although she did do a total capsulectomy. Question her carefully and get it in writing she will make every effort to remove yours that way) Dr. P. Melmed P/S 777 Forest LN,. #10 Dallas, TX 75230 (214)661-7755 http://www.perfectyourself.com/search/surgeon.asp?sid=2899 On principle, will not place any breast implants in any woman. Explantations

only. Dr. J Rea, surgeon Environmental Health Center 8345 Walnut Lane Suite

220 Dallas, TX 75231 214-368-4132 email: contact@... http://www.ehcd.com/center/professionalbio.html(Very good, particularly if you have multiple chemical sensitivities and/or allergies making explant more complicated). Rod J. Rohrich, MD,FACS Dallas Plastic Surgery

Institute Baylor Medical Center / Dallas 411 N. Washington Street, Ste.

6000 Dallas, TX 75246 http://www.drrohrich.com/ Dr. Rohrich is Professor & Chairman

of the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgey at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He has a clinical practice at Baylor University Medical Center & Zale Lipshy University Medical Center at Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Rohrich's Baylor Office is much more

organized and easier to work with, than his Zale Lipshy Office. Dr. Rohrich 'knows' there are, indeed, problems with breast implants, and does not try to talk you into replacing implants. He was a significant researcher & inventor of the trilucent implants. He has a very impressive CV. He also has a wife, Dianne Gibby, a plastic surgeon in private practice at Medical City Dallas, and none of us would care to use her, for several reasons. I must also tell you that Dr. Rohrich has been on retainer with Dow for several years now; which simply means you should be careful about information you report to him, and tests you have him run. I always had my PCP do all my blood work, and simply took lab copies to Dr. Rohrich, and Dr. Rohrich

does not know that I know this. My experience & outcome with Dr. Rohrich was great --- I just was not too comfortable finding out about his association with Dow, although it has never affected me! MAM-NSIF@... DR. ROLAND WOLF, 1100 -

19th St., Abilene, TX 79601, 1-915-677-5169 (New to our list; be certain to get in writing from him he willremove your implants "en bloc" and do a total capsulectomy, if at all possible.Please report any

experiences, good or bad, with him.) Dr. Fabian Worthing P.S 17070 Red Oak Dr. Suite 307 Houston, TX 77090

(281)440-0617 http://www.drworthing.com/ (This surgeon takes VIDEO TAPE of your explant!) PATRICK HODGES, M.D.8220 Walnut Hill, Suite 206Dallas, Texas 75231(214) 739-5760 WASHINGTON Dr. Helen P/S 3001 Squalicum Pkwy Bellingham WA 98225

(360)676-0972 Contact Cat: Cattoline@... who was explanted by her.WISCONSIN Dr. R. Sanger Dept. Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery,

Medical College of Wisconsin 9200 W. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee,

WI 53226 (414)454-5440 http://www.mcw.edu/plastics/whoweare/bios/sanger.html (Make sure he will remove your implants "en bloc" and perform a total capsulectomy if possible) Reasons for using one of our frequently suggested plastic surgeons even if you have to travel:1. They will remove your implants "en bloc" and do a total capsulectomy, ifat all possible, which is a necessity for your eventual recovery. Checkwith the one you chose to be certain they are still doing removal this way,if at all possible. In rare cases, it might not be possible.2. They are skilled at obtaining preapproval from the various insurancecompanies for you and will fight if they have to. You need to read thearticle on "How to Obtain Insurance Preapproval for Explant," to help themas much as possible though; to receive a copy, post to me atSursiliimp@....3. They have a terrific reputation for producing good cosmetic resultswithout replacements. Often at least a modified breast-lift (mastopexy)will also be necessary, especially for those who have had children. If theplastic surgeon you have seen tells you will look deformed without salinereplacements, get out of his office because this simply is not true in thevast majority of the cases for those who have been implanted for cosmeticpurposes. For those who had implantation for reconstruction, rest assured,they will make the best of it for you by "gussing" things up so that scarsare less noticable and excess skin is removed, etc.4. They have a lot of experience in removal "en bloc." 95% of the plasticsurgeons cut open the capsule and tug and pull on the implant to remove itwhich they can rupture in the process creating a

silicone spill perhaps inyour tissue. The "en bloc" method entails removal by cutting around (thereis normally a plane between the breast tissue and the capsule/implant --like the body is rejecting it) capsule and removing it and the implant asone unit. This helps scoop up zillions of tiny, tiny silicone particles,hold any rupture together until out of you and helps prevents as I alreadyhave said, a silicone spill.5. If you are having Dow Corning implants removed or have opted out of theRevised Settlement (Baxter/Heyer Schulte to 3-31-84, Bristol/Surgitek and3M/McGhan to 8-2-84), they are conversant

in how to document any rupture in the operative report so it is, hopefully, acceptable for their settlement.This could result, by proper documentation, in up to an additional$25,000.00 from the Dow Corning proposed Settlement for you!6. If you have been unable to find proof of manufacturer, most of the p/s'on this list are very familiar with the breast implant identifierscontained in an article on how to nail down Proof of Manufacturer to beposted shortly at the<AHREF="http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/8689/">SILICONE IMPLANTSURVIVORS</A>: http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/8689/ Their descriptionof the identifers since they do everything possible to help women, could save you the expense, time and effort of having an expert identify your implants; a minimum cost of $300 plus FedExp charges to send your breastimplants. **The $3,000 explant benefit for those who are eligible for it from the Revised Settlement, can be assigned to the P/S. It is not paid, once the claim is submitted, for approximately 3 months afterwards. Your local support group members will, hopefully, know more on the details for those P/S' near you, if they will take Medicaid, a Letter of Protection or assignment of the explant benefit. Most P/S listed here will work withyou, if you have a documented rupture of silicone gel or another urgent medical problem caused by the implants such as an infection. Check with your support group leader for help, guidance

and support for working your way through explant! GMCLADY98@... wrote: Thanks ...where can I get the list of surgeons in Va ?

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Tricia,

I have STRONG objections to Dr. Leighton's name being on this list. He was my doctor for 17 years. Never once would he admit that my health problems, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and many others were implant related. In fact he mocked in front of my face and my husbands face that women that are explanted feel so much better especially if they do coffee enemas. I had my double lumen implants replaced by him in 2003. He also put in my original pair after my breast cancer surgery in 1989. In 2003 the implants that he put in were saline because he told us their was no silicone in them. I started having intense left breast contractures in December of 2004. I went to see him and he told me I would just have to live with the pain and gave me two straight jacket type tte binder bras. Last November I went in to see his assistant because I needed some new binder straps. Dr. Leighton hadn't been in the office since August because he had some sort of depression and couldn't work any longer and he was letting his office staff go. She also told me that he wouldn't go to a doctor for help with his depression. A few days later I received in the mail some notes from his office. I just quickly glanced over them as they were just progress reports. I just this past week pulled them out again to get the date of my last surgery. Low and behold although I didn't see them before the operating room notes were in their. He NEVER mentioned to me or my husband after the surgery and other visits that I had a gel leak.

I'm not the type of person to cut down someone else but I fully and completely trusted this doctor. He knew and could see how I have gotten sicker and sicker over the years and yet he never said anything!!!!

My understanding is that he came back to work in January. I haven't seen him or talked to him.

But I would not in any way shape or form recommend him to anyone. His workmanship is the best in Arizona but that is were it ends. He had plenty of chances to tell me I had a leak. The only thing he told my husband and me was that he didn't see any cancer. Period!!! He also made fun of me for crying because I was in so much pain the next day after surgery. His response was that I was depressed and that that was my problem and I had to deal with it.

He has a very fancy elegant office with large flat screened TV's in each exam room. He wears at least several thousand dollars suits on his days to see patients. He is very short and comes across as he can do anything and everything is a piece of cake.

Remember I have been very sick. Hundreds of thousands of dollars we have spend since 1996 on my illness. He knew this and yet he NEVER told me I had a gel leak.

If I had control of this list I would take his name off immediately!!!

Penni

Re: Does the pain go away ?

Unfortunately, I did not see any for the state of Virginia. I'm sending you the whole list so you can look it over...you will have to travel, but hopefully you have family that can help in another state. Most of us have had to travel. You're only other option would be to start calling around and talking to each plastic surgeon in your area, making sure they know how to do a proper explant. It's a hard search sometimes.

Patty

UNITED STATES

ALABAMADR. WILLIAM O. THOMAS,

5600 Girby Rd.

Mobile, AL 36693

(334) 660-5763"He flatly states that knowing what he does today, he would NOT putsilicone implants in." Contact Toni Risch: aca@...

ARIZONA

DR. KARL HIATT, plastic surgeon,

500 W. l0th Place, suite 124,

Mesa, AZ

1-602-644-8043

http://www.drhiatt.com/breast_en.html

Has done more explantations than any other doctor in the state ofArizona. However, he does not use drains, but will do a total capsulectomy. He will also not admit

that breast implants cause disease. Some women have reported negative experiences with his office. Edna: the support group leader in AZ: ETRAWICK@... Patty explanted by him: fdp3@...

DR. WILLIAM LEIGHTON,

10210 N. 92nd St., Suite 200,

sdale, AZ.

1-480-314-2008 New to our list; be certain to get in writing from him he will remove your implants "en bloc" and do a total capsulectomy, if at all possible. Please report any experiences, good or bad, with him.

DR. LAWRENCE SHAW

9522 E. San Salvador,Suite 301

sdale, AZ

(480) 767-1900

E-Mail: info@...

http://www.liposite.com/surgeons_s/shaw/

One of our girls in Phoenix writes: "This PS is arrogant, but he is good, Hes a perfectionist

and people come from all over to see him... Hes one of the best... "

Please report any experiences, good or bad, with him.

CALIFORNIA

Dr. Gilbert Lee P/S

11515 El Camino Real, Suite 150

San Diego, CA 92130 (858)720-1440

FAX 858.509.7738

http://www.changesplasticsurgery.com/meet/lee/

DR. MARC H HEDRICK

UCLA School of Medicine200 Medical PlazaLos Angeles, California 90065DR. JAMES P WATSONUCLA School of Medicine200 Medical PlazaLos Angeles, California 90065(310) 825-5510 – appointments(310) 206-7520 – officewww.uclaplasticsurgery.com

DR. KAMING LI

1113 Alta AvenueSuite 200Upland, CA 91786Tel: (909) 949-2525 Fax: (909) 949-2268 E-Mail: info@...http://www.arrowheadaesthetics.com/aapsa-li.htm

Upland, California is outside of Los Angeles; he will act quickly if he knows you need them out; no insurance; no credit cards, cash only; does en bloc explant

Dr. Kennedy P/S

1050 B Ave. Suite A,

Coronado CA 92118 (619)437-4449

For more info, call Lynda, 1-619-755-8127 Be certain to get in writing from him he will remove your implants "en bloc" and do a total capsulectomy, if at all possible. Please report any experiences, good or bad, with him.

DR. BERNARD S. ALPERT, plastic surgeon,

45 Castro St. Suite 150,

San Francisco, CA 94114

1-415-626-6644

http://www.medbd.ca.gov/Alpert.htm

Dr. Jae Chun P/S

1101 Bayside Dr., Suite 100 Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 1-949-644-5000

For more information on the Plastic Surgeons in the lower California area, contact Lynda in Solana Beach, CA at 1-619-755-8127. If you decide to fly in from another area for explant or related surgeries, she has a beautiful seaside resort where you can stay. She will also pick you up from the airport, take you to facility for your explant, your follow-up visits to the P/S and see that you are cared for afterwards to the best of her ability. She has been through it herself. The charges are modest in comparison to the wonderful services sheoffers.As a result, she also knows all the details on these four availablePlastic Surgeons!

COLORADO

Dr. Huang P/S

1601 E. 19th Ave., Ste. 3150,Denver, CO 80218(303) 831-8400

www.lindahuangmd.com

Her office is in the medical buildings of Pres./St. Luke's HospitalContact Lynda: coss@..., head of a support group, who works with Dr. Huang for further info.

TAD. R. HEINZ, M.D., F.A.C.S.Audubon Medical Campus3030 North Circle Drive, Suite 212Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909

(719) 578-1112

FAX: 719.578.0128http://www.heinzmd.com/New%20Heinz.html

DR. JOHN A. GROSSMAN, M.D. (Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)

Grossman Plastic Surgery4600 Hale Parkway, Suite 100Denver, CO 80220(303) 320-5566

800.394.0010

fax: 303.320.1453e-mail:info@...

http://www.beautifulme.com/- also at –435 N. Bedford Dr., Suite 300Beverly Hills, CA 90210(310) 557-2307

FLORIDA

Bridge, M.D. [Plastic Surgery]Bridge Breast & Aesthetic Surgery Center608 Medical Care Dr, Florida 33511Phone: (863) 684-2506Fax: (863) 684-5785 pbridge@...

Dr. Barroso P/S

524 Arthur Godfrey Rd., Miami Beach, FL 33140

(305)674-8586(He is expensive. Obtain in writing from him he will remove your implants "en bloc" and do a total capsulectomy, if at all possible. Only a few women I know have used him and this is why I am a bit leery. Please report any experiences, good or bad, with him.)

DR. HOLLIS CAFFEE, plastic surgeon,

Professor plastic surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine

Box 100286,

Gainesville, FL 32610

(352)395-7972

caffee@...

professor of surgery and chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery

(He will not admit anything is wrong in all probability with breast implants. However, reports are he will remove the implants "en bloc" and a total capuslectomy., If possible; get it in writing from him with his signature he will do both so there can be no misunderstanding plus send him a certified letter you feel these are imperative! )

DR. ARTHUR DEBAISE, plastic surgeon,

1414 Kuhl Ave. 3rd Floor,

Orlando, FL 32806,

DR. A. H. NEZAMI, Plastic surgeon,

Baptist Medical Center820 Prudential Dr. , Suite 702,

ville, FL 32207

1-904-399-5061

E-mail ahnezami@...

http://www.jacksonvillecosmeticsurgery.com/education.html

DR. PAMELA ROSEN, P/S,

Coral Springs, FL,

I am thankful each day that I found a plastic surgeon who recognized the dangers of silicone and saline implants. She has stopped all implantations, except when she can give each patient the entire story and list ALL of the potential risk factors and thepatient requests them anyway due to extreme conditions such as mastectomy.She prefers mastopexy to implant for healthy women and openly discusses herreasoning.......she cares about the health ofher patients: by :Yannijazz@... (check that Dr. Rosen will remove your implants "enbloc," etc.! She is new to our list; let me know what you think of her ifyou decide to see her! Barbara: Suriliimp@.... See below.)

Dr. D. Rotatori P/S

851 W. Morse Blvd. Winter Park, FLA 32789

(407)647-4601

http://www.internetmd.com/

DR. LUIS VINAS, plastic Surgeon

1620 S. Congress Ave.Suite 100,

Palm Springs, FL 33461

1-561-968-7111

http://surgery.org/drlvinas/default.htm

Dr. Vitale- P/S

1229 S. Strawbridge aveMelbourne, FL 32901

(321)676-5543

http://www.melbourneplasticsurgery.com/id2.htm (Make sure she will remove your implants "en bloc" and perform a total capsulectomy if possible)

Dr. Marguerite Barnett P/S

530 S. Nekomis Ave., Suite 6

Venice, FL 34285

941-927-2447

http://www.homestead.com/sosalines/explant.html

Contacts: Marielee3@... (5-26-99 explant),support group leader near Dr. Barnett: Chris: Tanja@...

One woman has reported spill upon explant, 2003. (See post #20374)

GEORGIA

Dr. Kolb P/S

Plastikos

4370 town Square

Atlanta, GA 30338

(770)457-4677 WEB SITE. www.plastikos.com E-mail: drkolb@... Dr. Kolb has a clinic for treatment to help with your recovery after explant, including a neurologist and several other physicians. Contact : ndalgo@..., Jerri: kjbb@..., Bunny: gbjones@... and Peggy: tpwalters@... who were explanted by Dr. Kolb.

KENTUCKY

DR. WILLIAM L. DOWDEN, plastic surgeon

1725 Harrodsburg Road,

Lexington, KY 40504

1-606-277-9435

dowden@...

http://www.aesthetic-plastic.md/dowden.htm

(New to our list; be certain to get in writing from him he will remove your implants "en bloc" and do a total capsulectomy, if at all possible. Please report any experiences with him; good or bad.)

MASSACHUSETTS

Dr. Jeffery Darrow P/S

Boston Center Ambulatory Surgery 270 Commonwealth ave.,

Boston, MA 02116 (617)267-0710

NEVADA

Dr. Ted Potruch, General Surgeon

1640 Alta Dr. Suite 2A

Las Vegas, NV 89106 (775)382-2273

Suggested by Jill Whitbeck and Geoffrey White with the same law firm he represented Charlotte Mahlumagainst Dow Chemical and won her an award of $4.2 million.

J. , MD, plastic surgeon

9499 W. ton Blvd. Suite 200

Las Vegas, NV 89117

702-240-9500

FAX 702.933.6789

www.lvplasticsurgery.com

Used by Daryl: daryljean@... Used drains, did en bloc removal and lift.

NEW YORK

DR. CHRISTINA AHN, MD, FACS, Plastic SurgeonNYU Medical Center, 550 First Avenue,

NY, NY 100161-212-717-8860

email:christina.ahn@...

http://www.docnet.org/physicians/phys_bios.asp?phys_id=1073

In 1992, Dr Ahn was one of the first physicians to investigate and determine silcone implant rupture using MRI to help patients with implant related problems. Dr. Ahn is a leading international Reconstructive Surgeon in the field of breast and cosmetic surgery.Dr. Ahn's website: http://www.breastconstructions.com. NOTE: It has been reported that Dr. Ahn was not willing to admit that implants cause illness, and she may talk you into keeping your implants even when you are very ill. However, it does appear she is capable of doing a total capsulectomy.

additional address listing for Dr. Ahn:Dr. Ahn150 East 77th StreetNY, NY 100211-212-717-8860

DR. MICHELLE COPELAND MD

1001 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10028

212-452-2200

http://www.drcopeland.com/Contact Mare: Angelwork8@...

OHIO

LU-JEAN FENG, M.D.

THE LU-JEAN FENG CLINIC 31200 PINETREE ROAD

PEPPER PIKE, OHIO 44124 (CLEVELAND) TEL. 216-831-7007

www.drfeng.com

Absolutely one of our most trusted explanting surgeons in the United States. Extremely thorough implant and scar capsule removal.

Contact: idagirl@...

OKLAHOMA

Dr. Hans P. Norberg P/S

4157 S. Harvard Ave. suite 125,

Tulsa, OK 74135

(918)749-3466 (Again, be certain he agrees to remove your emplants "en bloc' and does a total capsulectomy, if at all possible)

OREGONDR. STEPHEN RUBIN,

Breast Health Center at Mercantile Medical Plaza,

Lake Oswego, OR

MARCUS MELVIN, M.D.9200 S.W. RoadPortland, OR 97225-6624(503) 297-1414melvin@...

Does great mastopexy, also has a technique for an “internal lift”

TENNESSEEDR. ROBERT WALLACE, P/S,

U T Medical Group-Plastic Surgery,

910 Madison Avenue, Suite 525,

Memphis, TN 38103-3470,

1-901-347-8290

Recommended by Dr. Shanklin.

TEXAS

DR. SHUJAAT ALI KHAN, M.D., P.A., F.A.C.S.Medical Plaza Professional Building,800, 8th Avenue, Suite 200Fort Worth, Texas, 76104Office – (817) 335-6363Fax – (817) 870-1222Toll Free – 1-800-434-4898info@...

Comment from one of our ladies: "My explant doctor was Dr. Shujaat Khan ten years ago. . . I think he did a good job of explanting me. However, when I tried discussing the implant situation with him, he became very angry! At that time he was adament that breast implants don't cause health problems. The problem was the attorneys. . . .Also, his office did not inform me that my insurance would not cover my surgery until the day before the surgery. He was considerably more expensive and the surgical center he uses for explant really sticks it to you without telling you in advance what the charges will be.You may want to question him thoroughly."

DR. DORA, plastic surgeon, Houston, TX

DR. STEVEN M. HAMILTON, M.D., F.A.C.S.St. Luke's Medical Tower,

6624 Fannin Suite 1650Houston, Texas 77030

1-713-797-1007

http://www.perfectyourself.com/search/surgeon.asp?sid=1837

http://www.hotzehealth-wellness.com/DrHamilton.htm

Very thorough and knowlegeable of silicone issues

Dr. Karin Montero P/S

11149 Research Blvd. Suite 200

Austin, TX 78759

(512) 343-2400

http://pages.sbcglobal.net/karinmonteromd/english/main.htm

(Dr. Montero has been suggested by many ladies; however, the one recent operative report we reviewed, she did not remove thatlady's implants "en bloc" although she did do a total capsulectomy. Question her carefully and get it in writing she will make every effort to remove yours that way)

Dr. P. Melmed P/S

777 Forest LN,. #10

Dallas, TX 75230

(214)661-7755

http://www.perfectyourself.com/search/surgeon.asp?sid=2899

On principle, will not place any breast implants in any woman. Explantations only.

Dr. J Rea, surgeon

Environmental Health Center

8345 Walnut Lane Suite 220

Dallas, TX 75231

214-368-4132

email: contact@...

http://www.ehcd.com/center/professionalbio.html(Very good, particularly if you have multiple chemical sensitivities and/or allergies making explant more complicated).

Rod J. Rohrich, MD,FACS

Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute

Baylor Medical Center / Dallas

411 N. Washington Street, Ste. 6000

Dallas, TX 75246

http://www.drrohrich.com/

Dr. Rohrich is Professor & Chairman of the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgey at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He has a clinical practice at Baylor University Medical Center & Zale Lipshy University Medical Center at Southwestern Medical Center.

Dr. Rohrich's Baylor Office is much more organized and easier to work with, than his Zale Lipshy Office. Dr. Rohrich 'knows' there are, indeed, problems with breast implants, and does not try to talk you into replacing implants. He was a significant researcher & inventor of the trilucent implants. He has a very impressive CV. He also has a wife, Dianne Gibby, a plastic surgeon in private practice at Medical City Dallas, and none of us would care to use her, for several reasons.

I must also tell you that Dr. Rohrich has been on retainer with Dow for several years now; which simply means you should be careful about information you report to him, and tests you have him run. I always had my PCP do all my blood work, and simply took lab copies to Dr. Rohrich, and Dr. Rohrich does not know that I know this.

My experience & outcome with Dr. Rohrich was great --- I just was not too comfortable finding out about his association with Dow, although it has never affected me!

MAM-NSIF@...

DR. ROLAND WOLF,

1100 - 19th St.,

Abilene, TX 79601,

1-915-677-5169 (New to our list; be certain to get in writing from him he willremove your implants "en bloc" and do a total capsulectomy, if at all possible.Please report any experiences, good or bad, with him.)

Dr. Fabian Worthing P.S

17070 Red Oak Dr. Suite 307 Houston, TX 77090

(281)440-0617

http://www.drworthing.com/

(This surgeon takes VIDEO TAPE of your explant!)

PATRICK HODGES, M.D.8220 Walnut Hill, Suite 206Dallas, Texas 75231(214) 739-5760

WASHINGTON

Dr. Helen P/S

3001 Squalicum Pkwy Bellingham WA 98225 (360)676-0972

Contact Cat: Cattoline@... who was explanted by her.WISCONSIN

Dr. R. Sanger

Dept. Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin

9200 W. Wisconsin Ave.

Milwaukee, WI 53226 (414)454-5440

http://www.mcw.edu/plastics/whoweare/bios/sanger.html

(Make sure he will remove your implants "en bloc" and perform a total capsulectomy if possible)

Reasons for using one of our frequently suggested plastic surgeons even if you have to travel:1. They will remove your implants "en bloc" and do a total capsulectomy, ifat all possible, which is a necessity for your eventual recovery. Checkwith the one you chose to be certain they are still doing removal this way,if at all possible. In rare cases, it might not be possible.2. They are skilled at obtaining preapproval from the various insurancecompanies for you and will fight if they have to. You need to read thearticle on "How to Obtain Insurance Preapproval for Explant," to help themas much as possible though; to receive a copy, post to me atSursiliimp@....3. They have a terrific reputation for producing good cosmetic resultswithout replacements. Often at least a modified breast-lift (mastopexy)will also be necessary, especially for those who have had children. If theplastic surgeon you have seen tells you will look deformed without salinereplacements, get out of his office because this simply is not true in thevast majority of the cases for those who have been implanted for cosmeticpurposes. For those who had implantation for reconstruction, rest assured,they will make the best of it for you by "gussing" things up so that scarsare less noticable and excess skin is removed, etc.4. They have a lot of experience in removal "en bloc." 95% of the plasticsurgeons cut open the capsule and tug and pull on the implant to remove itwhich they can rupture in the process creating a silicone spill perhaps inyour tissue. The "en bloc" method entails removal by cutting around (thereis normally a plane between the breast tissue and the capsule/implant --like the body is rejecting it) capsule and removing it and the implant asone unit. This helps scoop up zillions of tiny, tiny silicone particles,hold any rupture together until out of you and helps prevents as I alreadyhave said, a silicone spill.5. If you are having Dow Corning implants removed or have opted out of theRevised Settlement (Baxter/Heyer Schulte to 3-31-84, Bristol/Surgitek and3M/McGhan to 8-2-84), they are conversant in how to document any rupture in the operative report so it is, hopefully, acceptable for their settlement.This could result, by proper documentation, in up to an additional$25,000.00 from the Dow Corning proposed Settlement for you!6. If you have been unable to find proof of manufacturer, most of the p/s'on this list are very familiar with the breast implant identifierscontained in an article on how to nail down Proof of Manufacturer to beposted shortly at the<AHREF="http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/8689/">SILICONE IMPLANTSURVIVORS</A>: http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/8689/ Their descriptionof the identifers since they do everything possible to help women, could save you the expense, time and effort of having an expert identify your implants; a minimum cost of $300 plus FedExp charges to send your breastimplants. **The $3,000 explant benefit for those who are eligible for it from the Revised Settlement, can be assigned to the P/S. It is not paid, once the claim is submitted, for approximately 3 months afterwards. Your local support group members will, hopefully, know more on the details for those P/S' near you, if they will take Medicaid, a Letter of Protection or assignment of the explant benefit. Most P/S listed here will work withyou, if you have a documented rupture of silicone gel or another urgent medical problem caused by the implants such as an infection. Check with your support group leader for help, guidance and support for working your way through explant!

GMCLADY98@... wrote:

Thanks ...where can I get the list of surgeons in Va ?

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Thanks Penni, Relating experiences such as yours are valuable additions to our understanding of the doctors on our list. Talking about doctors has always been a difficult issue on our forum. We've had women leave over discussions of their doctor that turned negative. We encourage women to share their experiences, but always leave room for other opinions. I can appreciate your experience....I used Dr. Karl Hiatt in Mesa for my explant, and I can say that my experience was a good one, while others who have seen him for consult came back to tell us it was a waste of time and that he didn't think there was anything wrong with implants. Wow, what a shock to me after seeing another side of him that was all very good! I don't know if they change their tune or what, but the doctors are ALL seem to be very fickle when it comes to admitting whether or not implants are causing illness.

Sometimes they seem to stand with us, other times they seem to make fun of us. Sometimes they are neutral, but will do what we need. There are only one or two, possibly three, doctors that I can think of that we can count on completely to be on our side and do a proper explant. They are rare indeed. We are grateful for those individuals. But obviously, not everyone can go to these two or three doctors. For that reason, I think the list is there for recommending doctors who have a knowledge of the correct technique for explant. This means explanting en bloc, or understanding the need for a total capsulectomy, and/or the use of drains. It may not necessarily be a recommendation because we think the women will be treated with utmost respect or compassion and their illnesses understood...of course, it is what we HOPE for with ALL plastic surgeons, but

unfortunately don't always get. I am sorry you had a negative experience with him. I need to say that I did not compile this list....it was created by someone else, and we are only sharing what information has filtered down through the years. I think the best thing we can do is offer our experiences, keep looking for good plastic surgeons to add to the list, and add information where necessary. Thanks again for sharing....perhaps we should add a disclaimer of sorts, so please feel free to add a short commentary that would be helpful to others when viewing the list, and if you don't mind, could we use your email address for correspondence? Patty Penni Pitre <penniquilts@...> wrote: Tricia, I have STRONG objections to Dr. Leighton's name being on this list. He was my doctor for 17 years. Never once would he admit that my health problems, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and many others were implant related. In fact he mocked in front of my face and my husbands face that women that are explanted feel so much better especially if they do coffee enemas. I had my double lumen implants replaced by him in 2003. He also put in my original pair after my breast cancer surgery in 1989. In 2003 the implants that he put in were saline because he told us their was no silicone in them. I started having intense left breast contractures in December of 2004. I went to see him and he told me I would just have to live with the pain and gave me

two straight jacket type tte binder bras. Last November I went in to see his assistant because I needed some new binder straps. Dr. Leighton hadn't been in the office since August because he had some sort of depression and couldn't work any longer and he was letting his office staff go. She also told me that he wouldn't go to a doctor for help with his depression. A few days later I received in the mail some notes from his office. I just quickly glanced over them as they were just progress reports. I just this past week pulled them out again to get the date of my last surgery. Low and behold although I didn't see them before the operating room notes were in their. He NEVER mentioned to me or my husband after the surgery and other visits that I had a gel leak. I'm not the type of person to cut down someone else but I fully and completely trusted this

doctor. He knew and could see how I have gotten sicker and sicker over the years and yet he never said anything!!!! My understanding is that he came back to work in January. I haven't seen him or talked to him. But I would not in any way shape or form recommend him to anyone. His workmanship is the best in Arizona but that is were it ends. He had plenty of chances to tell me I had a leak. The only thing he told my husband and me was that he didn't see any cancer. Period!!! He also made fun of me for crying because I was in so much pain the next day after surgery. His response was that I was depressed and that that was my problem and I had to deal with it. He has a very fancy elegant office with large flat screened TV's in each exam room. He wears at

least several thousand dollars suits on his days to see patients. He is very short and comes across as he can do anything and everything is a piece of cake. Remember I have been very sick. Hundreds of thousands of dollars we have spend since 1996 on my illness. He knew this and yet he NEVER told me I had a gel leak. If I had control of this list I would take his name off immediately!!! Penni Re: Does the pain go away ? Unfortunately, I did not see any for the state of Virginia. I'm sending you the whole list so you can look it over...you will have to travel, but hopefully you have family that can help in another state. Most of us have had to travel. You're only other option would be to start calling around and talking to each plastic surgeon in your area, making sure they know how to do a proper explant. It's a hard search sometimes. Patty UNITED STATES ALABAMADR. WILLIAM O. THOMAS, 5600 Girby Rd. Mobile, AL 36693 (334) 660-5763"He flatly states that knowing what he does today, he would NOT putsilicone implants in." Contact Toni Risch: aca@... ARIZONA DR. KARL HIATT, plastic surgeon, 500 W. l0th Place, suite 124, Mesa, AZ 1-602-644-8043 http://www.drhiatt.com/breast_en.html Has done more explantations than any other doctor in the state ofArizona. However, he does not use drains, but will do a total capsulectomy. He will also not

admit that breast implants cause disease. Some women have reported negative experiences with his office. Edna: the support group leader in AZ: ETRAWICK@... Patty explanted by him: fdp3@... DR. WILLIAM LEIGHTON, 10210 N. 92nd St., Suite 200, sdale, AZ. 1-480-314-2008 New to our list; be certain to get in writing from him he will remove your implants "en bloc" and do a total capsulectomy, if at all possible. Please report any experiences, good or bad, with him. DR. LAWRENCE SHAW 9522 E. San Salvador,Suite 301 sdale, AZ (480) 767-1900 E-Mail: info@... http://www.liposite.com/surgeons_s/shaw/ One of our girls in Phoenix writes: "This PS is arrogant, but he is good, Hes a perfectionist and people come from all over to see him... Hes one of the best... " Please report any experiences, good or bad, with him. CALIFORNIA Dr. Gilbert Lee P/S 11515 El Camino Real, Suite 150 San Diego, CA

92130 (858)720-1440 FAX 858.509.7738 http://www.changesplasticsurgery.com/meet/lee/ DR. MARC H HEDRICK UCLA School of Medicine200 Medical PlazaLos Angeles, California 90065DR. JAMES P WATSONUCLA School of Medicine200

Medical PlazaLos Angeles, California 90065(310) 825-5510 – appointments(310) 206-7520 – officewww.uclaplasticsurgery.com DR. KAMING LI 1113 Alta AvenueSuite 200Upland, CA 91786Tel: (909) 949-2525 Fax: (909) 949-2268 E-Mail: info@...http://www.arrowheadaesthetics.com/aapsa-li.htm Upland,

California is outside of Los Angeles; he will act quickly if he knows you need them out; no insurance; no credit cards, cash only; does en bloc explant Dr. Kennedy P/S 1050 B Ave. Suite A, Coronado CA 92118 (619)437-4449 For more info, call Lynda, 1-619-755-8127 Be certain to get in writing from him he will remove your implants "en bloc" and do a total capsulectomy, if at all possible. Please report any experiences, good or bad, with him. DR. BERNARD S. ALPERT, plastic surgeon, 45 Castro St. Suite 150, San Francisco, CA 94114 1-415-626-6644 http://www.medbd.ca.gov/Alpert.htm Dr. Jae Chun P/S 1101 Bayside Dr., Suite 100 Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 1-949-644-5000 For more information on the Plastic Surgeons in the lower California area, contact Lynda in Solana Beach, CA at 1-619-755-8127. If you decide to fly in from another area for explant or related

surgeries, she has a beautiful seaside resort where you can stay. She will also pick you up from the airport, take you to facility for your explant, your follow-up visits to the P/S and see that you are cared for afterwards to the best of her ability. She has been through it herself. The charges are modest in comparison to the wonderful services sheoffers.As a result, she also knows all the details on these four availablePlastic Surgeons! COLORADO Dr. Huang P/S 1601 E. 19th Ave., Ste. 3150,Denver, CO 80218(303) 831-8400 www.lindahuangmd.com Her office is in the medical buildings of Pres./St. Luke's HospitalContact Lynda: coss@..., head of a support group, who works with Dr. Huang for further info. TAD. R. HEINZ, M.D., F.A.C.S.Audubon Medical Campus3030 North Circle Drive, Suite 212Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909 (719)

578-1112 FAX: 719.578.0128http://www.heinzmd.com/New%20Heinz.html DR. JOHN A. GROSSMAN, M.D. (Aesthetic Plastic Surgery) Grossman Plastic Surgery4600 Hale Parkway, Suite 100Denver, CO 80220(303) 320-5566 800.394.0010 fax: 303.320.1453e-mail:info@... http://www.beautifulme.com/- also at –435 N. Bedford Dr., Suite 300Beverly Hills,

CA 90210(310) 557-2307 FLORIDA Bridge, M.D. [Plastic Surgery]Bridge Breast &

Aesthetic Surgery Center608 Medical Care Dr, Florida 33511Phone: (863) 684-2506Fax: (863) 684-5785 pbridge@... Dr. Barroso P/S 524 Arthur Godfrey Rd., Miami Beach, FL 33140 (305)674-8586(He is expensive. Obtain in writing from him he will remove your implants "en bloc" and do a total capsulectomy, if at all possible. Only a few women I know have used him and this is why I am a bit leery. Please report any experiences, good or bad, with him.) DR. HOLLIS CAFFEE, plastic surgeon, Professor plastic surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine Box 100286, Gainesville, FL 32610 (352)395-7972 caffee@... professor of surgery and chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery (He will not admit anything is wrong in all probability with breast implants. However, reports are he will remove the implants "en bloc" and a total capuslectomy., If possible; get it in writing from him with his signature he will do both so there can be no misunderstanding plus send him a certified letter you feel these are imperative! ) DR. ARTHUR DEBAISE, plastic surgeon, 1414 Kuhl Ave. 3rd Floor, Orlando, FL 32806, DR. A. H. NEZAMI, Plastic surgeon, Baptist Medical Center820 Prudential Dr. , Suite 702,

ville, FL 32207 1-904-399-5061 E-mail ahnezami@... http://www.jacksonvillecosmeticsurgery.com/education.html DR. PAMELA ROSEN, P/S, Coral Springs, FL, I am thankful each day that I found a plastic surgeon who recognized the dangers of silicone and saline implants. She has stopped all implantations, except when she can give each patient the entire story and list ALL of the potential risk factors and thepatient requests them anyway due to extreme conditions such as mastectomy.She prefers mastopexy to implant for healthy women and openly discusses herreasoning.......she cares about the health ofher patients: by :Yannijazz@... (check that Dr. Rosen will remove your implants "enbloc," etc.! She is new to our list; let me know what you think of her ifyou decide to see her! Barbara: Suriliimp@.... See below.) Dr. D. Rotatori P/S 851 W. Morse Blvd. Winter Park, FLA 32789 (407)647-4601 http://www.internetmd.com/ DR. LUIS VINAS, plastic Surgeon 1620 S. Congress Ave.Suite 100, Palm Springs, FL 33461 1-561-968-7111 http://surgery.org/drlvinas/default.htm Dr. Vitale- P/S 1229 S. Strawbridge aveMelbourne, FL 32901 (321)676-5543 http://www.melbourneplasticsurgery.com/id2.htm (Make sure she will remove your implants "en bloc" and perform a total capsulectomy if possible) Dr. Marguerite Barnett P/S 530 S. Nekomis Ave., Suite 6 Venice, FL 34285 941-927-2447 http://www.homestead.com/sosalines/explant.html Contacts: Marielee3@... (5-26-99 explant),support group leader near Dr. Barnett: Chris: Tanja@... One woman has reported spill upon explant, 2003. (See post #20374) GEORGIA Dr. Kolb P/S Plastikos 4370 town Square Atlanta, GA 30338 (770)457-4677

WEB SITE. www.plastikos.com E-mail: drkolb@... Dr. Kolb has a clinic for treatment to help with your recovery after explant, including a neurologist and several other physicians. Contact : ndalgo@..., Jerri:

kjbb@..., Bunny: gbjones@... and Peggy: tpwalters@... who were explanted by Dr. Kolb. KENTUCKY DR. WILLIAM L. DOWDEN, plastic surgeon 1725 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY

40504 1-606-277-9435 dowden@... http://www.aesthetic-plastic.md/dowden.htm (New to our list; be certain to get in writing from him he

will remove your implants "en bloc" and do a total capsulectomy, if at all possible. Please report any experiences with him; good or bad.) MASSACHUSETTS Dr. Jeffery Darrow P/S Boston Center Ambulatory Surgery 270 Commonwealth ave., Boston, MA 02116 (617)267-0710 NEVADA Dr. Ted Potruch, General Surgeon 1640 Alta Dr. Suite 2A Las Vegas, NV 89106 (775)382-2273 Suggested by Jill Whitbeck and Geoffrey White with the same law firm he represented Charlotte Mahlumagainst Dow Chemical and won her an award of $4.2 million. J. , MD, plastic surgeon 9499 W. ton Blvd.

Suite 200 Las Vegas, NV 89117 702-240-9500 FAX 702.933.6789 www.lvplasticsurgery.com Used by Daryl: daryljean@... Used drains, did en bloc removal and lift. NEW

YORK DR. CHRISTINA AHN, MD, FACS, Plastic SurgeonNYU Medical Center, 550 First Avenue, NY, NY 100161-212-717-8860 email:christina.ahn@... http://www.docnet.org/physicians/phys_bios.asp?phys_id=1073 In 1992, Dr Ahn was one of the first physicians to investigate and determine silcone implant rupture using MRI to help patients with implant related problems. Dr. Ahn is a leading international Reconstructive Surgeon in the field of breast and cosmetic surgery.Dr. Ahn's website: http://www.breastconstructions.com. NOTE: It has been reported that Dr. Ahn was

not willing to admit that implants cause illness, and she may talk you into keeping your implants even when you are very ill. However, it does appear she is capable of doing a total capsulectomy. additional address listing for Dr. Ahn:Dr. Ahn150 East 77th StreetNY, NY 100211-212-717-8860 DR. MICHELLE COPELAND MD 1001 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10028 212-452-2200 http://www.drcopeland.com/Contact Mare: Angelwork8@... OHIO LU-JEAN FENG, M.D. THE LU-JEAN FENG CLINIC 31200 PINETREE ROAD PEPPER PIKE, OHIO 44124 (CLEVELAND) TEL. 216-831-7007 www.drfeng.com Absolutely one of our most trusted explanting surgeons in the United States. Extremely thorough implant and scar capsule removal. Contact: idagirl@... OKLAHOMA Dr. Hans P. Norberg P/S 4157 S. Harvard Ave. suite 125, Tulsa, OK 74135 (918)749-3466 (Again, be certain he agrees to remove your emplants "en bloc' and does a total capsulectomy, if at all possible) OREGONDR. STEPHEN RUBIN, Breast Health Center at Mercantile Medical Plaza, Lake Oswego, OR MARCUS MELVIN, M.D.9200 S.W. RoadPortland, OR

97225-6624(503) 297-1414melvin@... Does great mastopexy, also has a technique for an “internal lift” TENNESSEEDR. ROBERT WALLACE, P/S, U T Medical Group-Plastic Surgery, 910 Madison Avenue, Suite 525, Memphis, TN 38103-3470, 1-901-347-8290 Recommended by Dr. Shanklin. TEXAS DR.

SHUJAAT ALI KHAN, M.D., P.A., F.A.C.S.Medical Plaza Professional Building,800, 8th Avenue, Suite 200Fort Worth, Texas, 76104Office – (817) 335-6363Fax – (817) 870-1222Toll Free – 1-800-434-4898info@... Comment from one of our ladies: "My explant doctor was Dr. Shujaat Khan ten years ago. . . I think he did a good job of explanting me. However, when I tried discussing the implant situation with him, he became very angry! At that time he was adament that breast implants don't cause health

problems. The problem was the attorneys. . . .Also, his office did not inform me that my insurance would not cover my surgery until the day before the surgery. He was considerably more expensive and the surgical center he uses for explant really sticks it to you without telling you in advance what the charges will be.You may want to question him thoroughly." DR. DORA, plastic surgeon, Houston, TX DR. STEVEN M. HAMILTON, M.D., F.A.C.S.St. Luke's Medical Tower, 6624 Fannin Suite

1650Houston, Texas 77030 1-713-797-1007 http://www.perfectyourself.com/search/surgeon.asp?sid=1837 http://www.hotzehealth-wellness.com/DrHamilton.htm Very thorough and knowlegeable of silicone issues Dr. Karin Montero P/S 11149 Research Blvd. Suite 200 Austin, TX 78759 (512) 343-2400 http://pages.sbcglobal.net/karinmonteromd/english/main.htm (Dr. Montero has been suggested by many

ladies; however, the one recent operative report we reviewed, she did not remove thatlady's implants "en bloc" although she did do a total capsulectomy. Question her carefully and get it in writing she will make every effort to remove yours that way) Dr. P. Melmed P/S 777 Forest LN,. #10 Dallas, TX 75230 (214)661-7755 http://www.perfectyourself.com/search/surgeon.asp?sid=2899 On principle, will not place any breast implants in any woman. Explantations only.

Dr. J Rea, surgeon Environmental Health Center 8345 Walnut Lane Suite

220 Dallas, TX 75231 214-368-4132 email: contact@... http://www.ehcd.com/center/professionalbio.html(Very good, particularly if you have multiple chemical sensitivities and/or allergies making explant more complicated). Rod J. Rohrich, MD,FACS Dallas Plastic Surgery

Institute Baylor Medical Center / Dallas 411 N. Washington Street, Ste.

6000 Dallas, TX 75246 http://www.drrohrich.com/ Dr. Rohrich is Professor & Chairman

of the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgey at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He has a clinical practice at Baylor University Medical Center & Zale Lipshy University Medical Center at Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Rohrich's Baylor Office is much more

organized and easier to work with, than his Zale Lipshy Office. Dr. Rohrich 'knows' there are, indeed, problems with breast implants, and does not try to talk you into replacing implants. He was a significant researcher & inventor of the trilucent implants. He has a very impressive CV. He also has a wife, Dianne Gibby, a plastic surgeon in private practice at Medical City Dallas, and none of us would care to use her, for several reasons. I must also tell you that Dr. Rohrich has been on retainer with Dow for several years now; which simply means you should be careful about information you report to him, and tests you have him run. I always had my PCP do all my blood work, and simply took lab copies to Dr. Rohrich, and Dr. Rohrich

does not know that I know this. My experience & outcome with Dr. Rohrich was great --- I just was not too comfortable finding out about his association with Dow, although it has never affected me! MAM-NSIF@... DR. ROLAND WOLF, 1100 -

19th St., Abilene, TX 79601, 1-915-677-5169 (New to our list; be certain to get in writing from him he willremove your implants "en bloc" and do a total capsulectomy, if at all possible.Please report any

experiences, good or bad, with him.) Dr. Fabian Worthing P.S 17070 Red Oak Dr. Suite 307 Houston, TX 77090

(281)440-0617 http://www.drworthing.com/ (This surgeon takes VIDEO TAPE of your explant!) PATRICK HODGES, M.D.8220 Walnut Hill, Suite 206Dallas, Texas 75231(214) 739-5760 WASHINGTON Dr. Helen P/S 3001 Squalicum Pkwy Bellingham WA 98225

(360)676-0972 Contact Cat: Cattoline@... who was explanted by her.WISCONSIN Dr. R. Sanger Dept. Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery,

Medical College of Wisconsin 9200 W. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee,

WI 53226 (414)454-5440 http://www.mcw.edu/plastics/whoweare/bios/sanger.html (Make sure he will remove your implants "en bloc" and perform a total capsulectomy if possible) Reasons for using one of our frequently suggested plastic surgeons even if you have to travel:1. They will remove your implants "en bloc" and do a total capsulectomy, ifat all possible, which is a necessity for your eventual recovery. Checkwith the one you chose to be certain they are still doing removal this way,if at all possible. In rare cases, it might not be possible.2. They are skilled at obtaining preapproval from the various insurancecompanies for you and will fight if they have to. You need to read thearticle on "How to Obtain Insurance Preapproval for Explant," to help themas much as possible though; to receive a copy, post to me atSursiliimp@....3. They have a terrific reputation for producing good cosmetic resultswithout replacements. Often at least a modified breast-lift (mastopexy)will also be necessary, especially for those who have had children. If theplastic surgeon you have seen tells you will look deformed without salinereplacements, get out of his office because this simply is not true in thevast majority of the cases for those who have been implanted for cosmeticpurposes. For those who had implantation for reconstruction, rest assured,they will make the best of it for you by "gussing" things up so that scarsare less noticable and excess skin is removed, etc.4. They have a lot of experience in removal "en bloc." 95% of the plasticsurgeons cut open the capsule and tug and pull on the implant to remove itwhich they can rupture in the process creating a

silicone spill perhaps inyour tissue. The "en bloc" method entails removal by cutting around (thereis normally a plane between the breast tissue and the capsule/implant --like the body is rejecting it) capsule and removing it and the implant asone unit. This helps scoop up zillions of tiny, tiny silicone particles,hold any rupture together until out of you and helps prevents as I alreadyhave said, a silicone spill.5. If you are having Dow Corning implants removed or have opted out of theRevised Settlement (Baxter/Heyer Schulte to 3-31-84, Bristol/Surgitek and3M/McGhan to 8-2-84), they are conversant

in how to document any rupture in the operative report so it is, hopefully, acceptable for their settlement.This could result, by proper documentation, in up to an additional$25,000.00 from the Dow Corning proposed Settlement for you!6. If you have been unable to find proof of manufacturer, most of the p/s'on this list are very familiar with the breast implant identifierscontained in an article on how to nail down Proof of Manufacturer to beposted shortly at the<AHREF="http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/8689/">SILICONE IMPLANTSURVIVORS</A>: http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/8689/ Their descriptionof the identifers since they do everything possible to help women, could save you the expense, time and effort of having an expert identify your implants; a minimum cost of $300 plus FedExp charges to send your breastimplants. **The $3,000 explant benefit for those who are eligible for it from the Revised Settlement, can be assigned to the P/S. It is not paid, once the claim is submitted, for approximately 3 months afterwards. Your local support group members will, hopefully, know more on the details for those P/S' near you, if they will take Medicaid, a Letter of Protection or assignment of the explant benefit. Most P/S listed here will work withyou, if you have a documented rupture of silicone gel or another urgent medical problem caused by the implants such as an infection. Check with your support group leader for help, guidance

and support for working your way through explant! GMCLADY98@... wrote: Thanks ...where can I get the list of surgeons in Va ? Love cheap thrills? Enjoy PC-to-Phone calls to 30+ countries for just 2¢/min with Messenger with Voice. New Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big.

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Tricia,

I don't understand what you mean about a disclaimer. Anyone who would like to email me can.

I didn't mean in any way to sound nasty. But I am working through my anger with this doctor.

Penni

Re: Does the pain go away ?

Unfortunately, I did not see any for the state of Virginia. I'm sending you the whole list so you can look it over...you will have to travel, but hopefully you have family that can help in another state. Most of us have had to travel. You're only other option would be to start calling around and talking to each plastic surgeon in your area, making sure they know how to do a proper explant. It's a hard search sometimes.

Patty

UNITED STATES

ALABAMADR. WILLIAM O. THOMAS,

5600 Girby Rd.

Mobile, AL 36693

(334) 660-5763"He flatly states that knowing what he does today, he would NOT putsilicone implants in." Contact Toni Risch: aca@...

ARIZONA

DR. KARL HIATT, plastic surgeon,

500 W. l0th Place, suite 124,

Mesa, AZ

1-602-644-8043

http://www.drhiatt.com/breast_en.html

Has done more explantations than any other doctor in the state ofArizona. However, he does not use drains, but will do a total capsulectomy. He will also not admit

that breast implants cause disease. Some women have reported negative experiences with his office. Edna: the support group leader in AZ: ETRAWICK@... Patty explanted by him: fdp3@...

DR. WILLIAM LEIGHTON,

10210 N. 92nd St., Suite 200,

sdale, AZ.

1-480-314-2008 New to our list; be certain to get in writing from him he will remove your implants "en bloc" and do a total capsulectomy, if at all possible. Please report any experiences, good or bad, with him.

DR. LAWRENCE SHAW

9522 E. San Salvador,Suite 301

sdale, AZ

(480) 767-1900

E-Mail: info@...

http://www.liposite.com/surgeons_s/shaw/

One of our girls in Phoenix writes: "This PS is arrogant, but he is good, Hes a perfectionist

and people come from all over to see him... Hes one of the best... "

Please report any experiences, good or bad, with him.

CALIFORNIA

Dr. Gilbert Lee P/S

11515 El Camino Real, Suite 150

San Diego, CA 92130 (858)720-1440

FAX 858.509.7738

http://www.changesplasticsurgery.com/meet/lee/

DR. MARC H HEDRICK

UCLA School of Medicine200 Medical PlazaLos Angeles, California 90065DR. JAMES P WATSONUCLA School of Medicine200 Medical PlazaLos Angeles, California 90065(310) 825-5510 – appointments(310) 206-7520 – officewww.uclaplasticsurgery.com

DR. KAMING LI

1113 Alta AvenueSuite 200Upland, CA 91786Tel: (909) 949-2525 Fax: (909) 949-2268 E-Mail: info@...http://www.arrowheadaesthetics.com/aapsa-li.htm

Upland, California is outside of Los Angeles; he will act quickly if he knows you need them out; no insurance; no credit cards, cash only; does en bloc explant

Dr. Kennedy P/S

1050 B Ave. Suite A,

Coronado CA 92118 (619)437-4449

For more info, call Lynda, 1-619-755-8127 Be certain to get in writing from him he will remove your implants "en bloc" and do a total capsulectomy, if at all possible. Please report any experiences, good or bad, with him.

DR. BERNARD S. ALPERT, plastic surgeon,

45 Castro St. Suite 150,

San Francisco, CA 94114

1-415-626-6644

http://www.medbd.ca.gov/Alpert.htm

Dr. Jae Chun P/S

1101 Bayside Dr., Suite 100 Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 1-949-644-5000

For more information on the Plastic Surgeons in the lower California area, contact Lynda in Solana Beach, CA at 1-619-755-8127. If you decide to fly in from another area for explant or related surgeries, she has a beautiful seaside resort where you can stay. She will also pick you up from the airport, take you to facility for your explant, your follow-up visits to the P/S and see that you are cared for afterwards to the best of her ability. She has been through it herself. The charges are modest in comparison to the wonderful services sheoffers.As a result, she also knows all the details on these four availablePlastic Surgeons!

COLORADO

Dr. Huang P/S

1601 E. 19th Ave., Ste. 3150,Denver, CO 80218(303) 831-8400

www.lindahuangmd.com

Her office is in the medical buildings of Pres./St. Luke's HospitalContact Lynda: coss@..., head of a support group, who works with Dr. Huang for further info.

TAD. R. HEINZ, M.D., F.A.C.S.Audubon Medical Campus3030 North Circle Drive, Suite 212Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909

(719) 578-1112

FAX: 719.578.0128http://www.heinzmd.com/New%20Heinz.html

DR. JOHN A. GROSSMAN, M.D. (Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)

Grossman Plastic Surgery4600 Hale Parkway, Suite 100Denver, CO 80220(303) 320-5566

800.394.0010

fax: 303.320.1453e-mail:info@...

http://www.beautifulme.com/- also at –435 N. Bedford Dr., Suite 300Beverly Hills, CA 90210(310) 557-2307

FLORIDA

Bridge, M.D. [Plastic Surgery]Bridge Breast & Aesthetic Surgery Center608 Medical Care Dr, Florida 33511Phone: (863) 684-2506Fax: (863) 684-5785 pbridge@...

Dr. Barroso P/S

524 Arthur Godfrey Rd., Miami Beach, FL 33140

(305)674-8586(He is expensive. Obtain in writing from him he will remove your implants "en bloc" and do a total capsulectomy, if at all possible. Only a few women I know have used him and this is why I am a bit leery. Please report any experiences, good or bad, with him.)

DR. HOLLIS CAFFEE, plastic surgeon,

Professor plastic surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine

Box 100286,

Gainesville, FL 32610

(352)395-7972

caffee@...

professor of surgery and chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery

(He will not admit anything is wrong in all probability with breast implants. However, reports are he will remove the implants "en bloc" and a total capuslectomy., If possible; get it in writing from him with his signature he will do both so there can be no misunderstanding plus send him a certified letter you feel these are imperative! )

DR. ARTHUR DEBAISE, plastic surgeon,

1414 Kuhl Ave. 3rd Floor,

Orlando, FL 32806,

DR. A. H. NEZAMI, Plastic surgeon,

Baptist Medical Center820 Prudential Dr. , Suite 702,

ville, FL 32207

1-904-399-5061

E-mail ahnezami@...

http://www.jacksonvillecosmeticsurgery.com/education.html

DR. PAMELA ROSEN, P/S,

Coral Springs, FL,

I am thankful each day that I found a plastic surgeon who recognized the dangers of silicone and saline implants. She has stopped all implantations, except when she can give each patient the entire story and list ALL of the potential risk factors and thepatient requests them anyway due to extreme conditions such as mastectomy.She prefers mastopexy to implant for healthy women and openly discusses herreasoning.......she cares about the health ofher patients: by :Yannijazz@... (check that Dr. Rosen will remove your implants "enbloc," etc.! She is new to our list; let me know what you think of her ifyou decide to see her! Barbara: Suriliimp@.... See below.)

Dr. D. Rotatori P/S

851 W. Morse Blvd. Winter Park, FLA 32789

(407)647-4601

http://www.internetmd.com/

DR. LUIS VINAS, plastic Surgeon

1620 S. Congress Ave.Suite 100,

Palm Springs, FL 33461

1-561-968-7111

http://surgery.org/drlvinas/default.htm

Dr. Vitale- P/S

1229 S. Strawbridge aveMelbourne, FL 32901

(321)676-5543

http://www.melbourneplasticsurgery.com/id2.htm (Make sure she will remove your implants "en bloc" and perform a total capsulectomy if possible)

Dr. Marguerite Barnett P/S

530 S. Nekomis Ave., Suite 6

Venice, FL 34285

941-927-2447

http://www.homestead.com/sosalines/explant.html

Contacts: Marielee3@... (5-26-99 explant),support group leader near Dr. Barnett: Chris: Tanja@...

One woman has reported spill upon explant, 2003. (See post #20374)

GEORGIA

Dr. Kolb P/S

Plastikos

4370 town Square

Atlanta, GA 30338

(770)457-4677 WEB SITE. www.plastikos.com E-mail: drkolb@... Dr. Kolb has a clinic for treatment to help with your recovery after explant, including a neurologist and several other physicians. Contact : ndalgo@..., Jerri: kjbb@..., Bunny: gbjones@... and Peggy: tpwalters@... who were explanted by Dr. Kolb.

KENTUCKY

DR. WILLIAM L. DOWDEN, plastic surgeon

1725 Harrodsburg Road,

Lexington, KY 40504

1-606-277-9435

dowden@...

http://www.aesthetic-plastic.md/dowden.htm

(New to our list; be certain to get in writing from him he will remove your implants "en bloc" and do a total capsulectomy, if at all possible. Please report any experiences with him; good or bad.)

MASSACHUSETTS

Dr. Jeffery Darrow P/S

Boston Center Ambulatory Surgery 270 Commonwealth ave.,

Boston, MA 02116 (617)267-0710

NEVADA

Dr. Ted Potruch, General Surgeon

1640 Alta Dr. Suite 2A

Las Vegas, NV 89106 (775)382-2273

Suggested by Jill Whitbeck and Geoffrey White with the same law firm he represented Charlotte Mahlumagainst Dow Chemical and won her an award of $4.2 million.

J. , MD, plastic surgeon

9499 W. ton Blvd. Suite 200

Las Vegas, NV 89117

702-240-9500

FAX 702.933.6789

www.lvplasticsurgery.com

Used by Daryl: daryljean@... Used drains, did en bloc removal and lift.

NEW YORK

DR. CHRISTINA AHN, MD, FACS, Plastic SurgeonNYU Medical Center, 550 First Avenue,

NY, NY 100161-212-717-8860

email:christina.ahn@...

http://www.docnet.org/physicians/phys_bios.asp?phys_id=1073

In 1992, Dr Ahn was one of the first physicians to investigate and determine silcone implant rupture using MRI to help patients with implant related problems. Dr. Ahn is a leading international Reconstructive Surgeon in the field of breast and cosmetic surgery.Dr. Ahn's website: http://www.breastconstructions.com. NOTE: It has been reported that Dr. Ahn was not willing to admit that implants cause illness, and she may talk you into keeping your implants even when you are very ill. However, it does appear she is capable of doing a total capsulectomy.

additional address listing for Dr. Ahn:Dr. Ahn150 East 77th StreetNY, NY 100211-212-717-8860

DR. MICHELLE COPELAND MD

1001 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10028

212-452-2200

http://www.drcopeland.com/Contact Mare: Angelwork8@...

OHIO

LU-JEAN FENG, M.D.

THE LU-JEAN FENG CLINIC 31200 PINETREE ROAD

PEPPER PIKE, OHIO 44124 (CLEVELAND) TEL. 216-831-7007

www.drfeng.com

Absolutely one of our most trusted explanting surgeons in the United States. Extremely thorough implant and scar capsule removal.

Contact: idagirl@...

OKLAHOMA

Dr. Hans P. Norberg P/S

4157 S. Harvard Ave. suite 125,

Tulsa, OK 74135

(918)749-3466 (Again, be certain he agrees to remove your emplants "en bloc' and does a total capsulectomy, if at all possible)

OREGONDR. STEPHEN RUBIN,

Breast Health Center at Mercantile Medical Plaza,

Lake Oswego, OR

MARCUS MELVIN, M.D.9200 S.W. RoadPortland, OR 97225-6624(503) 297-1414melvin@...

Does great mastopexy, also has a technique for an “internal lift”

TENNESSEEDR. ROBERT WALLACE, P/S,

U T Medical Group-Plastic Surgery,

910 Madison Avenue, Suite 525,

Memphis, TN 38103-3470,

1-901-347-8290

Recommended by Dr. Shanklin.

TEXAS

DR. SHUJAAT ALI KHAN, M.D., P.A., F.A.C.S.Medical Plaza Professional Building,800, 8th Avenue, Suite 200Fort Worth, Texas, 76104Office – (817) 335-6363Fax – (817) 870-1222Toll Free – 1-800-434-4898info@...

Comment from one of our ladies: "My explant doctor was Dr. Shujaat Khan ten years ago. . . I think he did a good job of explanting me. However, when I tried discussing the implant situation with him, he became very angry! At that time he was adament that breast implants don't cause health problems. The problem was the attorneys. . . .Also, his office did not inform me that my insurance would not cover my surgery until the day before the surgery. He was considerably more expensive and the surgical center he uses for explant really sticks it to you without telling you in advance what the charges will be.You may want to question him thoroughly."

DR. DORA, plastic surgeon, Houston, TX

DR. STEVEN M. HAMILTON, M.D., F.A.C.S.St. Luke's Medical Tower,

6624 Fannin Suite 1650Houston, Texas 77030

1-713-797-1007

http://www.perfectyourself.com/search/surgeon.asp?sid=1837

http://www.hotzehealth-wellness.com/DrHamilton.htm

Very thorough and knowlegeable of silicone issues

Dr. Karin Montero P/S

11149 Research Blvd. Suite 200

Austin, TX 78759

(512) 343-2400

http://pages.sbcglobal.net/karinmonteromd/english/main.htm

(Dr. Montero has been suggested by many ladies; however, the one recent operative report we reviewed, she did not remove thatlady's implants "en bloc" although she did do a total capsulectomy. Question her carefully and get it in writing she will make every effort to remove yours that way)

Dr. P. Melmed P/S

777 Forest LN,. #10

Dallas, TX 75230

(214)661-7755

http://www.perfectyourself.com/search/surgeon.asp?sid=2899

On principle, will not place any breast implants in any woman. Explantations only.

Dr. J Rea, surgeon

Environmental Health Center

8345 Walnut Lane Suite 220

Dallas, TX 75231

214-368-4132

email: contact@...

http://www.ehcd.com/center/professionalbio.html(Very good, particularly if you have multiple chemical sensitivities and/or allergies making explant more complicated).

Rod J. Rohrich, MD,FACS

Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute

Baylor Medical Center / Dallas

411 N. Washington Street, Ste. 6000

Dallas, TX 75246

http://www.drrohrich.com/

Dr. Rohrich is Professor & Chairman of the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgey at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He has a clinical practice at Baylor University Medical Center & Zale Lipshy University Medical Center at Southwestern Medical Center.

Dr. Rohrich's Baylor Office is much more organized and easier to work with, than his Zale Lipshy Office. Dr. Rohrich 'knows' there are, indeed, problems with breast implants, and does not try to talk you into replacing implants. He was a significant researcher & inventor of the trilucent implants. He has a very impressive CV. He also has a wife, Dianne Gibby, a plastic surgeon in private practice at Medical City Dallas, and none of us would care to use her, for several reasons.

I must also tell you that Dr. Rohrich has been on retainer with Dow for several years now; which simply means you should be careful about information you report to him, and tests you have him run. I always had my PCP do all my blood work, and simply took lab copies to Dr. Rohrich, and Dr. Rohrich does not know that I know this.

My experience & outcome with Dr. Rohrich was great --- I just was not too comfortable finding out about his association with Dow, although it has never affected me!

MAM-NSIF@...

DR. ROLAND WOLF,

1100 - 19th St.,

Abilene, TX 79601,

1-915-677-5169 (New to our list; be certain to get in writing from him he willremove your implants "en bloc" and do a total capsulectomy, if at all possible.Please report any experiences, good or bad, with him.)

Dr. Fabian Worthing P.S

17070 Red Oak Dr. Suite 307 Houston, TX 77090

(281)440-0617

http://www.drworthing.com/

(This surgeon takes VIDEO TAPE of your explant!)

PATRICK HODGES, M.D.8220 Walnut Hill, Suite 206Dallas, Texas 75231(214) 739-5760

WASHINGTON

Dr. Helen P/S

3001 Squalicum Pkwy Bellingham WA 98225 (360)676-0972

Contact Cat: Cattoline@... who was explanted by her.WISCONSIN

Dr. R. Sanger

Dept. Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin

9200 W. Wisconsin Ave.

Milwaukee, WI 53226 (414)454-5440

http://www.mcw.edu/plastics/whoweare/bios/sanger.html

(Make sure he will remove your implants "en bloc" and perform a total capsulectomy if possible)

Reasons for using one of our frequently suggested plastic surgeons even if you have to travel:1. They will remove your implants "en bloc" and do a total capsulectomy, ifat all possible, which is a necessity for your eventual recovery. Checkwith the one you chose to be certain they are still doing removal this way,if at all possible. In rare cases, it might not be possible.2. They are skilled at obtaining preapproval from the various insurancecompanies for you and will fight if they have to. You need to read thearticle on "How to Obtain Insurance Preapproval for Explant," to help themas much as possible though; to receive a copy, post to me atSursiliimp@....3. They have a terrific reputation for producing good cosmetic resultswithout replacements. Often at least a modified breast-lift (mastopexy)will also be necessary, especially for those who have had children. If theplastic surgeon you have seen tells you will look deformed without salinereplacements, get out of his office because this simply is not true in thevast majority of the cases for those who have been implanted for cosmeticpurposes. For those who had implantation for reconstruction, rest assured,they will make the best of it for you by "gussing" things up so that scarsare less noticable and excess skin is removed, etc.4. They have a lot of experience in removal "en bloc." 95% of the plasticsurgeons cut open the capsule and tug and pull on the implant to remove itwhich they can rupture in the process creating a silicone spill perhaps inyour tissue. The "en bloc" method entails removal by cutting around (thereis normally a plane between the breast tissue and the capsule/implant --like the body is rejecting it) capsule and removing it and the implant asone unit. This helps scoop up zillions of tiny, tiny silicone particles,hold any rupture together until out of you and helps prevents as I alreadyhave said, a silicone spill.5. If you are having Dow Corning implants removed or have opted out of theRevised Settlement (Baxter/Heyer Schulte to 3-31-84, Bristol/Surgitek and3M/McGhan to 8-2-84), they are conversant in how to document any rupture in the operative report so it is, hopefully, acceptable for their settlement.This could result, by proper documentation, in up to an additional$25,000.00 from the Dow Corning proposed Settlement for you!6. If you have been unable to find proof of manufacturer, most of the p/s'on this list are very familiar with the breast implant identifierscontained in an article on how to nail down Proof of Manufacturer to beposted shortly at the<AHREF="http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/8689/">SILICONE IMPLANTSURVIVORS</A>: http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/8689/ Their descriptionof the identifers since they do everything possible to help women, could save you the expense, time and effort of having an expert identify your implants; a minimum cost of $300 plus FedExp charges to send your breastimplants. **The $3,000 explant benefit for those who are eligible for it from the Revised Settlement, can be assigned to the P/S. It is not paid, once the claim is submitted, for approximately 3 months afterwards. Your local support group members will, hopefully, know more on the details for those P/S' near you, if they will take Medicaid, a Letter of Protection or assignment of the explant benefit. Most P/S listed here will work withyou, if you have a documented rupture of silicone gel or another urgent medical problem caused by the implants such as an infection. Check with your support group leader for help, guidance and support for working your way through explant!

GMCLADY98@... wrote:

Thanks ...where can I get the list of surgeons in Va ?

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[Guest guest]

--- Penni, I am appalled at the behavior of this doctor. I really,

really feel for you. There's a litigation suit right there for him

withholding info that caused your health to be worse. What a JERK!!

Who is in control of what doctors can go on this list? I'm sure

Patty wouldn't approve of it if she knew about this, would she? She

sounds like a very loving lady.

Thanks for sharing your story...it really angers me in a good way,

though to be more outspoken and speak the truth. I'm at the point

where they could put my story on national t.v. If it would help just

1 sister, YAY!!

Love and Peace in God's Loving Arms,

Sunny

In , " Penni Pitre " <penniquilts@...>

wrote:

>

> Tricia,

>

> I have STRONG objections to Dr. Leighton's name being on

this list. He was my doctor for 17 years. Never once would he admit

that my health problems, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and many

others were implant related. In fact he mocked in front of my face

and my husbands face that women that are explanted feel so much

better especially if they do coffee enemas. I had my double lumen

implants replaced by him in 2003. He also put in my original pair

after my breast cancer surgery in 1989. In 2003 the implants that he

put in were saline because he told us their was no silicone in them.

I started having intense left breast contractures in December of

2004. I went to see him and he told me I would just have to live

with the pain and gave me two straight jacket type tte binder

bras. Last November I went in to see his assistant because I needed

some new binder straps. Dr. Leighton hadn't been in the office

since August because he had some sort of depression and couldn't work

any longer and he was letting his office staff go. She also told me

that he wouldn't go to a doctor for help with his depression. A few

days later I received in the mail some notes from his office. I just

quickly glanced over them as they were just progress reports. I just

this past week pulled them out again to get the date of my last

surgery. Low and behold although I didn't see them before the

operating room notes were in their. He NEVER mentioned to me or my

husband after the surgery and other visits that I had a gel leak.

>

> I'm not the type of person to cut down someone else but I fully and

completely trusted this doctor. He knew and could see how I have

gotten sicker and sicker over the years and yet he never said

anything!!!!

>

> My understanding is that he came back to work in January. I

haven't seen him or talked to him.

> But I would not in any way shape or form recommend him to anyone.

His workmanship is the best in Arizona but that is were it ends. He

had plenty of chances to tell me I had a leak. The only thing he

told my husband and me was that he didn't see any cancer. Period!!!

He also made fun of me for crying because I was in so much pain the

next day after surgery. His response was that I was depressed and

that that was my problem and I had to deal with it.

> He has a very fancy elegant office with large flat screened TV's in

each exam room. He wears at least several thousand dollars suits on

his days to see patients. He is very short and comes across as he

can do anything and everything is a piece of cake.

> Remember I have been very sick. Hundreds of thousands of dollars we

have spend since 1996 on my illness. He knew this and yet he NEVER

told me I had a gel leak.

>

> If I had control of this list I would take his name off

immediately!!!

>

> Penni

> Re: Does the pain go away ?

>

>

> Unfortunately, I did not see any for the state of Virginia. I'm

sending you the whole list so you can look it over...you will have to

travel, but hopefully you have family that can help in another

state. Most of us have had to travel. You're only other option

would be to start calling around and talking to each plastic surgeon

in your area, making sure they know how to do a proper explant. It's

a hard search sometimes.

> Patty

>

> UNITED STATES

>

> ALABAMA

>

> DR. WILLIAM O. THOMAS,

> 5600 Girby Rd.

> Mobile, AL 36693

> (334) 660-5763

> " He flatly states that knowing what he does today, he would NOT

put

> silicone implants in. " Contact Toni Risch: aca@...

>

>

> ARIZONA

>

> DR. KARL HIATT, plastic surgeon,

> 500 W. l0th Place, suite 124,

> Mesa, AZ

> 1-602-644-8043

> http://www.drhiatt.com/breast_en.html

> Has done more explantations than any other doctor in the state of

> Arizona. However, he does not use drains, but will do a total

capsulectomy. He will also not admit

> that breast implants cause disease. Some women have reported

negative experiences with his office. Edna: the support group leader

in AZ: ETRAWICK@... Patty explanted by him: fdp3@...

>

> DR. WILLIAM LEIGHTON,

> 10210 N. 92nd St., Suite 200,

> sdale, AZ.

> 1-480-314-2008

> New to our list; be certain to get in writing from him he will

remove

> your implants " en bloc " and do a total capsulectomy, if at all

possible.

> Please report any experiences, good or bad, with him.

>

> DR. LAWRENCE SHAW

> 9522 E. San Salvador,Suite 301

> sdale, AZ

> (480) 767-1900

> E-Mail: info@...

> http://www.liposite.com/surgeons_s/shaw/

> One of our girls in Phoenix writes: " This PS is arrogant, but he

is good, Hes a perfectionist

> and people come from all over to see him... Hes one of the

best... "

> Please report any experiences, good or bad, with him.

>

>

> CALIFORNIA

>

> Dr. Gilbert Lee P/S

> 11515 El Camino Real, Suite 150

> San Diego, CA 92130 (858)720-1440

> FAX 858.509.7738

> http://www.changesplasticsurgery.com/meet/lee/

>

> DR. MARC H HEDRICK

> UCLA School of Medicine

> 200 Medical Plaza

> Los Angeles, California 90065

>

> DR. JAMES P WATSON

> UCLA School of Medicine

> 200 Medical Plaza

> Los Angeles, California 90065

> (310) 825-5510 - appointments

> (310) 206-7520 - office

> www.uclaplasticsurgery.com

>

>

> DR. KAMING LI

> 1113 Alta Avenue

> Suite 200

> Upland, CA 91786

> Tel: (909) 949-2525

> Fax: (909) 949-2268

> E-Mail: info@...

> http://www.arrowheadaesthetics.com/aapsa-li.htm

> Upland, California is outside of Los Angeles; he will act quickly

if he knows you need them out; no insurance; no credit cards, cash

only; does en bloc explant

>

> Dr. Kennedy P/S

> 1050 B Ave. Suite A,

> Coronado CA 92118 (619)437-4449

> For more info, call Lynda, 1-619-755-8127 Be certain to get in

writing from him he will

> remove your implants " en bloc " and do a total capsulectomy, if

at all possible. Please report any experiences, good or bad, with him.

>

>

> DR. BERNARD S. ALPERT, plastic surgeon,

> 45 Castro St. Suite 150,

> San Francisco, CA 94114

> 1-415-626-6644

> http://www.medbd.ca.gov/Alpert.htm

>

> Dr. Jae Chun P/S

> 1101 Bayside Dr., Suite 100

> Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 1-949-644-5000

>

> For more information on the Plastic Surgeons in the lower

California area, contact Lynda in Solana

> Beach, CA at 1-619-755-8127. If you decide to fly in from

another area for

> explant or related surgeries, she has a beautiful seaside

resort where you can

> stay. She will also pick you up from the airport, take you to

facility for

> your explant, your follow-up visits to the P/S and see that you

are cared

> for afterwards to the best of her ability. She has been through

it herself.

> The charges are modest in comparison to the wonderful services

she

> offers.As a result, she also knows all the details on these four

available

> Plastic Surgeons!

>

> COLORADO

>

> Dr. Huang P/S

> 1601 E. 19th Ave., Ste. 3150,

> Denver, CO 80218

> (303) 831-8400

> www.lindahuangmd.com

> Her office is in the medical buildings of Pres./St. Luke's

Hospital

> Contact Lynda: coss@..., head of a support group, who works with

Dr. Huang for further info.

>

> TAD. R. HEINZ, M.D., F.A.C.S.

> Audubon Medical Campus

> 3030 North Circle Drive, Suite 212

> Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909

> (719) 578-1112

> FAX: 719.578.0128

> http://www.heinzmd.com/New%20Heinz.html

>

> DR. JOHN A. GROSSMAN, M.D. (Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)

> Grossman Plastic Surgery

> 4600 Hale Parkway, Suite 100

> Denver, CO 80220

> (303) 320-5566

> 800.394.0010

> fax: 303.320.1453

> e-mail:info@...

>

> http://www.beautifulme.com/

> - also at -

>

> 435 N. Bedford Dr., Suite 300

> Beverly Hills, CA 90210

> (310) 557-2307

>

>

> FLORIDA

>

> Bridge, M.D. [Plastic Surgery]

> Bridge Breast & Aesthetic Surgery Center

> 608 Medical Care Dr

> , Florida 33511

> Phone: (863) 684-2506

> Fax: (863) 684-5785

> pbridge@...

>

> Dr. Barroso P/S

> 524 Arthur Godfrey Rd.,

> Miami Beach, FL 33140

> (305)674-8586

> (He is expensive. Obtain in writing from him he will remove your

implants " en bloc " and do a total capsulectomy, if at all possible.

Only a few women I know have used him and this is why I am a bit

leery. Please report any experiences, good or bad, with him.)

>

> DR. HOLLIS CAFFEE, plastic surgeon,

> Professor plastic surgery, University of Florida College of

Medicine

> Box 100286,

> Gainesville, FL 32610

> (352)395-7972

> caffee@...

> professor of surgery and chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery

> (He will not admit anything is

> wrong in all probability with breast implants.

> However, reports are he will remove the implants

> " en bloc " and a total capuslectomy., If possible;

> get it in writing from him with his signature he

> will do both so there can be no misunderstanding

> plus send him a certified letter you feel these

> are imperative! )

>

> DR. ARTHUR DEBAISE, plastic surgeon,

> 1414 Kuhl Ave. 3rd Floor,

> Orlando, FL 32806,

>

>

>

> DR. A. H. NEZAMI, Plastic surgeon,

> Baptist Medical Center

> 820 Prudential Dr. , Suite 702,

> ville, FL 32207

> 1-904-399-5061

> E-mail ahnezami@...

> http://www.jacksonvillecosmeticsurgery.com/education.html

>

> DR. PAMELA ROSEN, P/S,

> Coral Springs, FL,

> I am thankful each day that I found a plastic surgeon who

recognized the dangers of silicone and saline implants. She has

stopped all implantations, except when she can give each patient the

entire story and list ALL of the potential risk factors and the

> patient requests them anyway due to extreme conditions such as

mastectomy.

> She prefers mastopexy to implant for healthy women and openly

discusses her

> reasoning.......she cares about the health ofher patients: by

:

> Yannijazz@... (check that Dr. Rosen will remove your implants " en

> bloc, " etc.! She is new to our list; let me know what you think

of her if

> you decide to see her! Barbara: Suriliimp@... See below.)

>

>

> Dr. D. Rotatori P/S

> 851 W. Morse Blvd.

> Winter Park, FLA 32789

> (407)647-4601

> http://www.internetmd.com/

>

> DR. LUIS VINAS, plastic Surgeon

> 1620 S. Congress Ave.Suite 100,

> Palm Springs, FL 33461

> 1-561-968-7111

> http://surgery.org/drlvinas/default.htm

>

> Dr. Vitale- P/S

> 1229 S. Strawbridge ave

> Melbourne, FL 32901

> (321)676-5543

> http://www.melbourneplasticsurgery.com/id2.htm

> (Make sure she will remove your implants

> " en bloc " and perform a total capsulectomy if possible)

>

> Dr. Marguerite Barnett P/S

> 530 S. Nekomis Ave., Suite 6

> Venice, FL 34285

> 941-927-2447

> http://www.homestead.com/sosalines/explant.html

> Contacts: Marielee3@... (5-26-99 explant),

> support group leader near Dr. Barnett: Chris: Tanja@...

> One woman has reported spill upon explant, 2003. (See post

#20374)

>

>

>

> GEORGIA

>

> Dr. Kolb P/S

> Plastikos

> 4370 town Square

> Atlanta, GA 30338

> (770)457-4677

> WEB SITE. www.plastikos.com

> E-mail: drkolb@... Dr. Kolb has a clinic for treatment to help

with your recovery after explant, including a neurologist and several

other physicians. Contact : ndalgo@...,

> Jerri: kjbb@..., Bunny: gbjones@... and Peggy: tpwalters@... who

were explanted by Dr. Kolb.

>

>

> KENTUCKY

>

> DR. WILLIAM L. DOWDEN, plastic surgeon

> 1725 Harrodsburg Road,

> Lexington, KY 40504

> 1-606-277-9435

> dowden@...

> http://www.aesthetic-plastic.md/dowden.htm

> (New to our list; be certain to get in writing from him he will

> remove your implants " en bloc " and do a total capsulectomy, if

at all possible. Please report any experiences with him; good or bad.)

>

> MASSACHUSETTS

>

> Dr. Jeffery Darrow P/S

> Boston Center Ambulatory

> Surgery 270 Commonwealth ave.,

> Boston, MA 02116

> (617)267-0710

>

> NEVADA

> Dr. Ted Potruch, General Surgeon

> 1640 Alta Dr. Suite 2A

> Las Vegas, NV 89106 (775)382-2273

> Suggested by Jill Whitbeck and Geoffrey White with the same law

firm he represented Charlotte Mahlum

> against Dow Chemical and won her an award of $4.2 million.

>

> J. , MD, plastic surgeon

> 9499 W. ton Blvd. Suite 200

> Las Vegas, NV 89117

> 702-240-9500

> FAX 702.933.6789

> www.lvplasticsurgery.com

> Used by Daryl: daryljean@... Used drains, did en bloc removal

and lift.

>

> NEW YORK

> DR. CHRISTINA AHN, MD, FACS, Plastic Surgeon

> NYU Medical Center, 550 First Avenue,

> NY, NY 10016

> 1-212-717-8860

> email:christina.ahn@...

> http://www.docnet.org/physicians/phys_bios.asp?phys_id=1073

> In 1992, Dr Ahn was one of the first physicians to investigate

and determine silcone implant rupture using MRI to help patients with

implant related problems. Dr. Ahn is a leading international

Reconstructive Surgeon in the field of breast and cosmetic

surgery.Dr. Ahn's website: http://www.breastconstructions.com.

NOTE: It has been reported that Dr. Ahn was not willing to admit

that implants cause illness, and she may talk you into keeping your

implants even when you are very ill. However, it does appear she is

capable of doing a total capsulectomy.

> additional address listing for Dr. Ahn:

> Dr. Ahn

> 150 East 77th Street

> NY, NY 10021

> 1-212-717-8860

>

> DR. MICHELLE COPELAND MD

> 1001 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10028

> 212-452-2200

> http://www.drcopeland.com/

> Contact Mare: Angelwork8@...

>

> OHIO

>

> LU-JEAN FENG, M.D.

> THE LU-JEAN FENG CLINIC

> 31200 PINETREE ROAD

> PEPPER PIKE, OHIO 44124

> (CLEVELAND) TEL. 216-831-7007

> www.drfeng.com

> Absolutely one of our most trusted explanting surgeons in the

United States. Extremely thorough implant and scar capsule removal.

> Contact: idagirl@...

>

> OKLAHOMA

>

> Dr. Hans P. Norberg P/S

> 4157 S. Harvard Ave. suite 125,

> Tulsa, OK 74135

> (918)749-3466

> (Again, be certain he agrees to remove

> your emplants " en bloc' and does a total

> capsulectomy, if at all possible)

>

> OREGON

>

> DR. STEPHEN RUBIN,

> Breast Health Center at Mercantile Medical Plaza,

> Lake Oswego, OR

>

> MARCUS MELVIN, M.D.

> 9200 S.W. Road

> Portland, OR 97225-6624

> (503) 297-1414

> melvin@...

> Does great mastopexy, also has a technique for an " internal lift "

>

>

> TENNESSEE

>

> DR. ROBERT WALLACE, P/S,

> U T Medical Group-Plastic Surgery,

> 910 Madison Avenue, Suite 525,

> Memphis, TN 38103-3470,

> 1-901-347-8290

> Recommended by Dr. Shanklin.

>

> TEXAS

>

> DR. SHUJAAT ALI KHAN, M.D., P.A., F.A.C.S.

> Medical Plaza Professional Building,

> 800, 8th Avenue, Suite 200

> Fort Worth, Texas, 76104

> Office - (817) 335-6363

> Fax - (817) 870-1222

> Toll Free - 1-800-434-4898

> info@...

> Comment from one of our ladies: " My explant doctor was Dr.

Shujaat Khan ten years ago. . . I think he did a good job of

explanting me. However, when I tried discussing the implant situation

with him, he became very angry! At that time he was adament that

breast implants don't cause health problems. The problem was the

attorneys. . . .Also, his office did not inform me that my insurance

would not cover my surgery until the day before the surgery. He was

considerably more expensive and the surgical center he uses for

explant really sticks it to you without telling you in advance what

the charges will be.You may want to question him thoroughly. "

>

> DR. DORA, plastic surgeon,

> Houston, TX

>

> DR. STEVEN M. HAMILTON, M.D., F.A.C.S.

> St. Luke's Medical Tower,

> 6624 Fannin Suite 1650

> Houston, Texas 77030

> 1-713-797-1007

> http://www.perfectyourself.com/search/surgeon.asp?sid=1837

> http://www.hotzehealth-wellness.com/DrHamilton.htm

> Very thorough and knowlegeable of silicone issues

>

> Dr. Karin Montero P/S

> 11149 Research Blvd. Suite 200

> Austin, TX 78759

> (512) 343-2400

> http://pages.sbcglobal.net/karinmonteromd/english/main.htm

> (Dr. Montero has been suggested by many ladies; however, the

> one recent operative report we reviewed, she did not remove that

> lady's implants " en bloc " although she did do a total

capsulectomy. Question

> her carefully and get it in writing she will make every effort

to remove

> yours that way)

>

> Dr. P. Melmed P/S

> 777 Forest LN,. #10

> Dallas, TX 75230

> (214)661-7755

> http://www.perfectyourself.com/search/surgeon.asp?sid=2899

> On principle, will not place any breast implants in any woman.

Explantations only.

>

>

> Dr. J Rea, surgeon

> Environmental Health Center

> 8345 Walnut Lane Suite 220

> Dallas, TX 75231

> 214-368-4132

> email: contact@...

> http://www.ehcd.com/center/professionalbio.html

> (Very good, particularly if you have multiple

> chemical sensitivities and/or allergies making

> explant more complicated).

>

> Rod J. Rohrich, MD,FACS

> Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute

> Baylor Medical Center / Dallas

> 411 N. Washington Street, Ste. 6000

> Dallas, TX 75246

> http://www.drrohrich.com/

>

> Dr. Rohrich is Professor & Chairman of the Division of Plastic &

Reconstructive Surgey at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical

Center. He has a clinical practice at Baylor University Medical

Center & Zale Lipshy University Medical Center at Southwestern

Medical Center.

>

> Dr. Rohrich's Baylor Office is much more organized and easier to

work with, than his Zale Lipshy Office. Dr. Rohrich 'knows' there

are, indeed, problems with breast implants, and does not try to talk

you into replacing implants. He was a significant researcher &

inventor of the trilucent implants. He has a very impressive CV. He

also has a wife, Dianne Gibby, a plastic surgeon in private practice

at Medical City Dallas, and none of us would care to use her, for

several reasons.

>

> I must also tell you that Dr. Rohrich has been on retainer with

Dow for several years now; which simply means you should be careful

about information you report to him, and tests you have him run. I

always had my PCP do all my blood work, and simply took lab copies to

Dr. Rohrich, and Dr. Rohrich does not know that I know this.

>

> My experience & outcome with Dr. Rohrich was great --- I just was

not too comfortable finding out about his association with Dow,

although it has never affected me!

> MAM-NSIF@...

>

> DR. ROLAND WOLF,

> 1100 - 19th St.,

> Abilene, TX 79601,

> 1-915-677-5169

> (New to our list; be certain to get in writing from him he will

> remove your implants " en bloc " and do a total capsulectomy, if

at all possible.

> Please report any experiences, good or bad, with him.)

>

> Dr. Fabian Worthing P.S

> 17070 Red Oak Dr. Suite 307

> Houston, TX 77090

> (281)440-0617

> http://www.drworthing.com/

> (This surgeon takes VIDEO TAPE of your explant!)

>

> PATRICK HODGES, M.D.

> 8220 Walnut Hill, Suite 206

> Dallas, Texas 75231

> (214) 739-5760

>

>

> WASHINGTON

>

> Dr. Helen P/S

> 3001 Squalicum Pkwy

> Bellingham WA 98225 (360)676-0972

> Contact Cat: Cattoline@... who was explanted by her.

>

> WISCONSIN

>

> Dr. R. Sanger

> Dept. Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery, Medical College

of Wisconsin

> 9200 W. Wisconsin Ave.

> Milwaukee, WI 53226

> (414)454-5440

> http://www.mcw.edu/plastics/whoweare/bios/sanger.html

> (Make sure he will remove your implants

> " en bloc " and perform a total capsulectomy if possible)

>

> Reasons for using one of our frequently suggested plastic

surgeons even if you have to travel:

>

> 1. They will remove your implants " en bloc " and do a total

capsulectomy, if

> at all possible, which is a necessity for your eventual recovery.

Check

> with the one you chose to be certain they are still doing removal

this way,

> if at all possible. In rare cases, it might not be possible.

>

> 2. They are skilled at obtaining preapproval from the various

insurance

> companies for you and will fight if they have to. You need to

read the

> article on " How to Obtain Insurance Preapproval for Explant, " to

help them

> as much as possible though; to receive a copy, post to me at

> Sursiliimp@...

>

> 3. They have a terrific reputation for producing good cosmetic

results

> without replacements. Often at least a modified breast-lift

(mastopexy)

> will also be necessary, especially for those who have had

children. If the

> plastic surgeon you have seen tells you will look deformed

without saline

> replacements, get out of his office because this simply is not

true in the

> vast majority of the cases for those who have been implanted for

cosmetic

> purposes. For those who had implantation for reconstruction, rest

assured,

> they will make the best of it for you by " gussing " things up so

that scars

> are less noticable and excess skin is removed, etc.

>

> 4. They have a lot of experience in removal " en bloc. " 95% of the

plastic

> surgeons cut open the capsule and tug and pull on the implant to

remove it

> which they can rupture in the process creating a silicone spill

perhaps in

> your tissue. The " en bloc " method entails removal by cutting

around (there

> is normally a plane between the breast tissue and the

capsule/implant --

> like the body is rejecting it) capsule and removing it and the

implant as

> one unit. This helps scoop up zillions of tiny, tiny silicone

particles,

> hold any rupture together until out of you and helps prevents as

I already

> have said, a silicone spill.

>

> 5. If you are having Dow Corning implants removed or have opted

out of the

> Revised Settlement (Baxter/Heyer Schulte to 3-31-84,

Bristol/Surgitek and

> 3M/McGhan to 8-2-84), they are conversant in how to document any

rupture in the operative report so it is, hopefully, acceptable for

their settlement.

> This could result, by proper documentation, in up to an additional

> $25,000.00 from the Dow Corning proposed Settlement for you!

>

> 6. If you have been unable to find proof of manufacturer, most of

the p/s'

> on this list are very familiar with the breast implant identifiers

> contained in an article on how to nail down Proof of Manufacturer

to be

> posted shortly at the

> <AHREF= " http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/8689/ " >SILICONE

IMPLANT

> SURVIVORS</A>: http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/8689/ Their

descriptionof the identifers since they do everything possible to

help women, could save you the expense, time and effort of having an

expert identify your implants; a minimum cost of $300 plus FedExp

charges to send your breast

> implants.

>

> **The $3,000 explant benefit for those who are eligible for it

from the

> Revised Settlement, can be assigned to the P/S. It is not paid,

once the

> claim is submitted, for approximately 3 months afterwards. Your

local

> support group members will, hopefully, know more on the details

for those

> P/S' near you, if they will take Medicaid, a Letter of

Protection or

> assignment of the explant benefit. Most P/S listed here will

work with

> you, if you have a documented rupture of silicone gel or another

urgent medical problem caused by the implants such as an infection.

Check with your support group leader for help, guidance and support

for working your way through explant!

>

>

>

> GMCLADY98@... wrote:

> Thanks ...where can I get the list of surgeons in Va ?

>

>

>

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>

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mislead you. Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions

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[Guest guest]

I don't know of any in virginia. But I went to Dr. Feng in

Cleveland Ohio. I live in Il so I travelled about eight hours. I

wanted to go to someone who really did alot of explants. Many here

have gone to her, but we also have ladies who find their own. It

can be hard because many PS will not admit that implants cause

illness and actually try to dissuade you by saying that you will

look worse and be sorry if you get them out. But, like I stated

previously, the overwhelming majority of explanted women do not feel

that way. It makes me so sad that so many women are still getting

implants without all the facts. It can be tough to go through this

time when there are so many feelings--anger at being deceived, anger

at ourselves for being so foolish, anger and fear at being sick,

fear of the unknown, anxiety about where the money is coming from to

get the explant, decisions to be made, etc. But we have all been

through it too and are willing to help how we can.

Hugs, Kathy

>

> Kathy thank you ! I live in Fairfax Va...any help you can send my

way would

> be great...I'm going to print off some of the emails that the

girls have

> saline and have joint pain neck,shoulder etc....so my husband can

read. Do you

> know of any doctors in my area ?

>