will medicare pay for old silicone breast implant removed
Silicone implants used for augmenting the female breast have a silicone rubber shell filled with a viscous silicone gel.
Is it medically necessary?
Heh... its used in breast implants....
Silicone breast implants typically range from 275cc to 800cc, but bigger implants can be obtained if required up to 1200cc.
"The three main types of breast implants are those filled with silicone, saline, or gel. The best choice for you will depend on the shape, volume, and feel you are trying to achieve. It is important to note that there are also varying health risks associated with each type of implant; more information on the health risks can be found by contacting the American Food and Drug Administration, or the American Medical Association."
There is a surgen in ca that can get them
There are many aesthetic and texture advantages to silicone breast implants. Many people feel that the silicone breast implants look and feel more like natural breast tissue than saline breast implants, which are a popular alternative for enlargement surgery. These advantages make the general results of the surgery seem more subtle, and natural results are the most ideal ones to go for. divinecosmeticsurgery
Silicone breast implants are said by doctors and patients to feel more like natural breast tissue than any of the alternative implants available.
They were fairly new when I got my silicone Dows in 1965. Still have them.
A breast implant is a prosthesis which is inserted into the breast in order to artificially enlarge its size. They are available in different shapes and sizes. Breast implant, saline- or silicone-filled prosthesis used after mastectomy as a part of the breast reconstruction process or used cosmetically to augment small breasts. Know more about them by visiting: Dr Tavakoli Suite 1, Level 1, 376 New South Head Road, Double Bay, NSW 2028, Sydney Phone : 1300 368 107
Yes, assuming you have saline implants (not silicone). You can talk with your doctor if you have any specific concerns.