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A Notice to Our Valued Patients
We are aware of a recent news article regarding a potential data breach involving another clinic in the Lawrence area. Due to the similarity in our names, there has been some understandable confusion, and we want to take a moment to clarify.
Breast Implant Illness
Breast implant illness (BII) is a condition that has gained more attention over the past several years and is being actively studied.
Capsular Contracture: Treatment Options
If you have a capsular contracture, what should you do? First, don’t panic. Take your time and explore your options.
Capsular Contracture Diagnosis and Causes
Breasts should feel natural after implant placement. If they are abnormally firm this could be a sign of capsular contracture. Think of this as internal scarring which occurs in the collagen capsule that lines the pocket containing the implant.
Breast Implant Warranties and Insurance Coverage
So who pays for all this? The cost of implant surgery may be partially or completely offset if they leak or you develop a capsular contracture requiring correction because of implant warranties. These have changed over the years but have generally become more generous. If you’re not having problems but simply need a “tune up” (size change, breast lift, etc.) then the warranties won’t apply.
Silicone Breast Implant Removal
If an intact silicone implant needs to be removed or replaced and has not leaked the procedure is straightforward and similar to saline implant removal. Using existing incisions the implant(s) can be removed, the pocket inspected, the capsule evaluated and the incisions closed again. It’s a quick outpatient procedure with a short recovery time.