Maddi Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Does anyone know of any plastic/cosmetic surgeons that guarantee their work with a Capsule Contracture Guarantee & Free Lifetime Implant Replacement Policy? Melbourne area would be best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimel Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Maddi with any plastic/cosmetic surgery comes risk and every body is so different I don't think you would find any srgeon who will guarantee their work. It doesn't matter how good a surgeon is, the risk of CC is still there as far as I know, after all any surgery carries risks.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz68 Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Hi Maddi, Brazilian implants have a 10year against CC, which means Silimed will replace your implants free of charge. I have not heard of any surgeon who will guarantee against this complication however i believe there is a medicare number attached to this type of revision which would reduce the price, and if you have appropriate health insurance you should only have to pay an excess for your hospital stay. You should ask PS about this in any consults you have. Some PS do guarantee their work for complications that are definitely their fault. One of the things that made me decide on my PS was that if the placement is wrong (with brazilians) or there is something else that is his fault he will re-operate free of charge. Good luck x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bex31 Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Yeah, I doubt you would find a surgeon that guarantees against CC, as that's not the surgeon's fault at all. But, I think Brazilians are definitely the way to go!! Silimed has a lifetime guarantee against rupture, their CC/rotation/displacement guarantee is 10 years (which is still good!) http://www.pureimplants.com.au/Warranty "SILIMED offers you a program of lifetime coverage. In the event of the PU implant envelope rupturing, a new SILIMED PU implant will be made available to your doctor through our authorized representatives. Silimed also offers to you the replacement for ten years in the case of capsular contracture (Baker grade III or IV), rotation and implant displacement. The surgery has to be performed by a qualified surgeon in accordance with the instructions for use of SILIMED PU implants and following current surgical techniques. This program does not cover the costs of a new operation, but only offers to replace the PU implant." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billychic Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 If u join or r in a health care fund most will cover it they don't cover putting them in as it is cosmetic but once something is wrong it turns to medical and not cosmetic so it's always a good idea to get into a medical fund. But like the other girls have said the brazillians hav a 10yr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaali Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Hey Girls, not trying to say anything disrespectful, however this forum is here for a wide range of girls who have opted for a wide range of options, I am starting to find it a little claustrophobic entering thread after thread and finding Dr Harwoods name and the "amazing brazilian benefits" information rammed down everyone's throat. I am 100% sure you are not intending it to be this way but surely I am not the only one to feel annoyed by now. I feel there is adequate space where you can have ongoing conversation to convey your appreciation of him and excitement about your impeding or past surgery but the constant justification of your decisions being pushed into more and more varied threads without actually adding any relevant info is just getting a little frustrating... I know this forum is addictive but can you please just be a little more considerate? TIA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaali Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 I have zero issues with your choices but fail to see the value of a forum when it is becoming overrun by a few people posting a very high amount of posts either validating or directing people to one surgeon / implant choice by interjecting in mass threads and only showing one side of the story regarding risks and long term suitability (which can only be properly decided with independent research and consultation in my opinion.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janeybaby Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Totally agree Zaali... You're definitely not the only one feeling this way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimel Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Zaali, I posted in here....I am not in Brisbane and have no comment regarding Dr H, I am also not having brazilians....if you are looking for pros and cons from proper research a forum is not the right place to be looking for that. A forum is a place for people to share their experiences and give their own opinions. As in any group of people anywhere, there are going to be some that have a lot of the same thing to say and others that don't. You have to take everything that is said on a forum with a grain of salt because in the end, they are opinions, thats all! Just because the group of girls who post the most happen to have the same doc is not reason for them to not post as much, saying that is just silly. Also....the question asked in this thread was about CC.....from everything I've heard and read, brazilians have a very low CC rate so naturally people would be recommending them??? I'm a bit confused about the point of your post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaali Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 My post was a bigger picture thing regarding this forum and the way some people are using it, free speech to all and go forward and post as much as you want I'm just saying please thing twice before posting and make your input relevant and fair to the wider group, we all have a lot of interest in this subject but some are taking advantage of the before mentioned free speech. Regarding the Original Post I did have a consult where the plastic surgeon said he would cover any further treatment if it was at his fault for a period of a year. At my second consult with the surgeon I chose in the end, it was impressed upon me that if I maintained my level of private health cover I would be covered indefinitely for any resultant damage from my surgery (regarding how my body responded to having implants, ie CC). I checked that against my health provider (Medibank Private) and on my level of cover that is correct, outside of a excess charge which is currently $450, everything else is covered. Good luck on your research Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitteh Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 I had a consult with a PS that stated he would guarantee and replace an implant no charge if I was to develop CC because it is his belief that it's antibiotics that prevent it from developing and a two week course is compulsury after surgery with him. I'm not sure that it's enough for me to choose him though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddi Posted September 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 My post was a bigger picture thing regarding this forum and the way some people are using it, free speech to all and go forward and post as much as you want I'm just saying please thing twice before posting and make your input relevant and fair to the wider group, we all have a lot of interest in this subject but some are taking advantage of the before mentioned free speech. Regarding the Original Post I did have a consult where the plastic surgeon said he would cover any further treatment if it was at his fault for a period of a year. At my second consult with the surgeon I chose in the end, it was impressed upon me that if I maintained my level of private health cover I would be covered indefinitely for any resultant damage from my surgery (regarding how my body responded to having implants, ie CC). I checked that against my health provider (Medibank Private) and on my level of cover that is correct, outside of a excess charge which is currently $450, everything else is covered. Good luck on your research What questions did you ask or recommend I ask my health cover provider to make sure I'm covered for any complications that may arise after surgery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaali Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 There are particular item numbers for CC, implant rupture etc, the lady I talked to at Medibank couldn't look them up in a list, only search a specific number, so I got the numbers off my surgeons office and rang her back and listed them out. Sorry I didn't keep a copy but you could probably do the same to make sure you have enough cover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddi Posted September 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 There are particular item numbers for CC, implant rupture etc, the lady I talked to at Medibank couldn't look them up in a list, only search a specific number, so I got the numbers off my surgeons office and rang her back and listed them out. Sorry I didn't keep a copy but you could probably do the same to make sure you have enough cover Thank you so much for the info, you have been so helpful! This is just the kind of info I have been needing, I will look into the particular item numbers. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs B Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 Hey Girls, not trying to say anything disrespectful, however this forum is here for a wide range of girls who have opted for a wide range of options, I am starting to find it a little claustrophobic entering thread after thread and finding Dr Harwoods name and the "amazing brazilian benefits" information rammed down everyone's throat. I am 100% sure you are not intending it to be this way but surely I am not the only one to feel annoyed by now. I feel there is adequate space where you can have ongoing conversation to convey your appreciation of him and excitement about your impeding or past surgery but the constant justification of your decisions being pushed into more and more varied threads without actually adding any relevant info is just getting a little frustrating... I know this forum is addictive but can you please just be a little more considerate? TIA. I wonder Zaali... when you first joined this forum had you already chosen your surgeon? Or did you do a "search" for him on here? Had you already chosen your implant brand, size, type, shape? Placement? Or did you search on here for more info? I hadn't chosen my surgeon, I had no idea what shape or size implant either. All I knew is that I wanted my boobs to look good again. I did months of research on the general web and on here until I chose what I ended up with. Without the input of the wonderful sharing girls on here I would not have even known where to start and could have ended up with boobs I didn't like.... that's an expensive mistake to make. So to all the beautiful women on here that have shared your stories, NOT just of Dr Harwood, but of all the other doctors and implant types THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! Without you ladies, I probably wouldn't have had the guts to get my boobs done. And in my opinion {yep, I have those too, although I am SURE you have seen mine throughout the website } if you aren't raving about you doctor and the great new assets he/she has given you, that's a real shame You have a right to your opinion and your say... gotta LOVE forums for that! That's what they're for... this is mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bex31 Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 Could not agree more, Mrs B! I haven't stopped raving about Dr Harwood..... and I DON'T intend to either!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz68 Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 I have to say i will definitely be raving about him to anyone and everyone who will listen haha i am only 2 days PO and i am so IN LOVE with my new boobs - they are so amazing and im sure will just get better and better as they heal!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitteh Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 I think a good way to get balanced research is to find a good PS that doesn't use the Brazillian implants and ask them WHY they don't use them. Could make for some interesting conversation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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