Removing Staples in SoCal

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For those of you Southern Cal HT patients that had surgery abroad, do you have any suggestions for having your staples removed?

 

I am travelling to have my next procedure and will need to find somewhere to have my staples removed back here at home. My girlfriend doesn't have the stomach for it, and I would prefer not to go my doctor. Any suggestions?

 

Thanks

[Eman]

Tell her to toughen up! If she still won't, there are coalition doctors in Cali who would be willing to do it for you. Also, if you have a friend who is a nurse he/she could do it for you.

[wantego]

I know some wives and girl friends can do it but if you can I think it is best to go to a medical professional. It doesnt have to be your regular doctor. Compared to the cost of your HT the staple removal will be very small. I wish you the best of luck with your HT.

[Bill - Seemiller]

Get a tri-fold mirror and remove them yourself like I did

 

Well, I don't really recommend it necessarily, but removing them isn't that hard. If you'd prefer not to go to your doctor, just about anyone can do it as long as they are shown.

 

Just be careful

 

Bill

[latinlotus]

While i do agree that removing staples is not difficult, i don't recommend to do it yourself, or let your girlfriend do it, or even let a regular nurse/doctor to do it. Please get a local HT doctor or plastic surgeon. I had my sutures removed by a local HT doctor, and i am glad i took that decision. It is a bit more complicated procedure that you may think.

[Under Construction]

LL,

 

Did they charge you a fee or do it as a professional courtesy?

 

Thanks

[Eman]

I had a HT doctor here in Illinois (currently the most corrupt state in the union!?) do it for me. Dr. Konior, who is recommended here and has shown awesome results, took me in and removed them free of charge.

 

When I scheduled an appointment I didn't even ask and expected to pay some kind of fee. When I offered after removal, without hesitation he said no.

 

I would assume if you go to a walk-in clinic or have your doctor do it it may cost a nominal fee.

[latinlotus]

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Cost is really not an issue, considering what i just spent for HT. The doctor quoted 150$, when i called directly. The appointment was booked by dr. Cooley. When i got there, the dr. only charged for a consultation (normally 50$), which is covered by the Quebec Medicare, therefore it was free.