Yesterday, speaking with a regional surgeon, I expressed it is my hope that through my experience of having undiagnosed rupture for 16 years doctors here would learn from it. I said that I hoped when a woman with breast implants presents with symptoms that could suggest rupture, or other complications, that they would order an ultrasound or MRI.
His response was quick. He adamantly stated he would NOT do that. His reason being that if he ordered a test it would be leaving him open to culpability. So, as was done with me, he would continue to pretend he’d seen nothing and do nothing.
He stated that women don’t get breast implants here and should not expect care here. That if they get breast implants they’d better be informed themselves prior to getting them. He said he knows nothing about breast implants and has no intention of learning anything about them.
Women may not be implanted in Northwestern British Columbia, but they DO get referrals to plastic surgeons, for breast augmentation, through regional doctors.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO WOMEN IN NORTHWESTERN BRITISH COLUMBIA, WITH BREAST IMPLANTS:
You are on your own medically – YOU MUST BE PROACTIVE! Request an ultrasound or MRI. If you’re refused remind the doctor that FDA and manufacturer guidelines recommend MRI 3-years after augmentation and every 2-years subsequently.
Anyone with questions or concerns is welcome to contact me.
** Qualifying comment: Though I disagree greatly with the surgeon’s stance on the issue of breast implants I appreciate that he expressed this outright. I wish I had known this years ago … **
Breast Implant Failure & Illness 
3 thoughts on “WHEN YOU HAVE BREAST IMPLANTS YOU BECOME A MEDICAL LIABILITY”
celialynch
I’m quite astonished by that doctors reply about implants.
He is not following his oath to care for people. He is picking and choosing. He should be trying to help no matter whether he likes it or not.
I wasnt aware we were supposed to have such frequent check up’s and in truth I cannot afford it. I will see if I can get my Dr to refer me for a scan. Thank you for the warning.
motherima
I’m glad this information was helpful to you. Most implanted women do not realize the recommended follow-up protocol, and most cannot afford it. I hope your Dr orders the scan and all’s well. Thank you for your comments.
celialynch
He, your Dr is not following his oath of care by refusing to look after patients with implants. Cheek of him. Surely he is already liable.
I wasn’t aware about getting checked every couple of years & will now follow up.
Thank you for your interesting post.