Hi girls. I posted here several times and found a wealth of knowledge to educate myself in preparation for the process. I originally tried Dr. Melmed, but that didn't work out. I had 25 year old implants (Cox-Uphill) that ruptured and got a bad infection in January.
After much research, I found a list (not sure if it was on this site) with Dr. Gwen Maxwell in Tucson that performs en bloc procedure. Warning - her staff was not aware of the term when I originally inquired, but she does indeed perform the procedure that way.
I thought she was phenomenal and had a really great experience. I am recovering quite nicely and much relieved to be rid of the implants.
I just wanted to thank all of you for posting such valuable information to help others. Now, all I have to do is fight with the insurance company to get them to cover it, see if I am going to get $700 from MDC, which I understand I will and move on.
My results were MUCH BETTER than I ever expected or than what Dr. Melmed thought they would be from the pics I sent him. I feel fortunate that it worked out this well for me. My husband has been very supportive and I wish all of you have had or will have as positive results as I have.
I did not get a lift and have kind of the ski slope effect, but I am happy and healthy. I was afraid I'd have the tire flap effect or absolutely flat chested - so it's all good.
Thanks again. Anyone interested in Dr. Maxwell in Tucson can contact me with any questions.
After much research, I found a list (not sure if it was on this site) with Dr. Gwen Maxwell in Tucson that performs en bloc procedure. Warning - her staff was not aware of the term when I originally inquired, but she does indeed perform the procedure that way.
I thought she was phenomenal and had a really great experience. I am recovering quite nicely and much relieved to be rid of the implants.
I just wanted to thank all of you for posting such valuable information to help others. Now, all I have to do is fight with the insurance company to get them to cover it, see if I am going to get $700 from MDC, which I understand I will and move on.
My results were MUCH BETTER than I ever expected or than what Dr. Melmed thought they would be from the pics I sent him. I feel fortunate that it worked out this well for me. My husband has been very supportive and I wish all of you have had or will have as positive results as I have.
I did not get a lift and have kind of the ski slope effect, but I am happy and healthy. I was afraid I'd have the tire flap effect or absolutely flat chested - so it's all good.
Thanks again. Anyone interested in Dr. Maxwell in Tucson can contact me with any questions.

