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How Often Do You Have to Replace Breast Implants?

How Often Do You Have to Replace Breast Implants? Many people mistakenly believe the myth that you must get breast implants replaced after ten years. This not true at all. If there are no problems with a woman’s breast implants – and she is still satisfied with their appearance – there is no need for […]

Breast Revision Surgery to Remove Implants

Breast Revision Surgery to Remove Implants –  The vast majority of breast revision surgeries involve removing old implants and replacing them. But in a small number of cases, a woman may have reasons for wanting the breast implants removed without being replaced. While it is possible to remove breast implants without replacing them during revision […]

Will Health Insurance Pay for My Breast Revision Surgery? (Part 1)

Will Health Insurance Pay for My Breast Revision Surgery? (Part 1) Whether a health insurance company will cover the cost of breast revision surgery is a complicated question. Every person’s insurance is different. And each patient’s reason for a breast revision can be different as well – and the original reason for getting breast implants […]

Will Health Insurance Pay for Breast Revision Surgery? (Part 2)

Will Health Insurance Pay for My Breast Revision Surgery? (Part 2) In part one of this article we discussed how some (not all) insurance companies may cover breast removal / revision surgery if the surgery meets their definition of “medically necessary.” In part two we discuss how a patient typically must “prove” medical necessity in […]

Breast Revision Surgery to Change Implant Size

Breast Revision Surgery to Change Implant Size– The goal of skilled and experienced breast enhancement surgeon is to give women breasts that they want now, and that will also continue to be ideal for them over the course of their lifetime. In our Detroit area medical office  we spend a great deal of time with […]

What to Expect During Breast Revision Surgery

What to Expect During Breast Revision Surgery– There are many reasons a woman may desire – or require – breast implant revision surgery. The underlying reason or cause of the revision will determine the exact revision procedure that her surgeon will use. In this two part article we explain the general steps that are typically […]