Breast augmentation is reversible.
Just as breast augmentation may have been a great fit for you at one point in your life, breast implant removal can help you change your appearance to better fit your current life stage.
Breast implant patients have the flexibility of removing breast implants or opting for breast reaugmentation, i.e., exchanging the original implants for a different type or size.
Schedule a consultation to see if breast implant removal is right for you.
The best way to know whether breast implant removal or a breast implant exchange is right for you is to talk with a specialist. Our breast and body surgeons will help you learn more about your options and the many ways they can alter the look of your breasts to achieve your desired look.
Get breasts that match your desired look.
Breast implant removal allows you to get a look that matches your current lifestyle. Breast augmentation is one of the most popular plastic surgeries, but sometimes your needs and desired aesthetic change. The benefit of breast augmentation is that it is fully reversible.
When possible, our breast and body specialists approaches the breast implant through the original breast augmentation incision line for its removal, reducing the need for an additional incision.
Performed in a state-licensed nationally accredited ASC.
Typically performed in an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) alongside an anesthesiologist, breast implant removal begins with an assessment of the internal structures of the breast.
Our specialists then carefully removes each implant and performs any additional work inside the breast. For example, if implants have ruptured, our breast and body specialists will clean the area. If the area has developed capsular calcifications, our breast and body specialists will perform a capsulectomy to restore the feeling of a softer, more natural breast. If scar tissue has developed in the breast pocket created for implantation, our breast and body specialists may use reconstruction techniques to ensure the best results.
Once our surgeons have completed the necessary changes to each breast, they will make minor adjustments to ensure breasts are aesthetically pleasing. Some patients combine a breast implant removal with a breast lift to address sagging and shape concerns.
Go home immediately after surgery.
Your recovery time depends on your procedure. For basic implant removal, you can immediately resume your routine, and even return to work the next day. If a breast lift is performed at the same time as the implant removal, then recovery may take longer. You can return home immediately after the procedure, but will need several days of rest and recovery.
For all procedures, you should avoid heavy lifting and physical exercise for at least six weeks.
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* Each patient is unique and individual results may vary.
* Each patient is unique and individual results may vary.
* Each patient is unique and individual results may vary.
Patients may choose to have their breast implants removed for a variety of reasons, including their preferred aesthetic and current lifestyle. If a patient’s large breast implants cause back pain or discomfort, she may wish to replace the implants with a smaller size, or return to her natural breast size without an implant. In other patients, the body may react to the implant in a way that changes the texture of the breast, and may require either replacement or removal. At times, a capsular contraction and calcification may form around the implant and cause discomfort. Other women who underwent breast augmentation have changed their aesthetic ideals, or prefer a more comfortable, practical breast size.
Regardless of what prompts a patient’s decision, our breast and body specialists can evaluate whether the patient is a candidate for breast implant removal, and will provide professional recommendations for complementary procedures that can be performed during the same surgery.
In some instances, breast implant removal can be a much simpler and quicker procedure than your breast enhancement. If the existing incision line is used to remove the implant and no breast lift is performed, patients are usually back home within hours and able to resume non-strenuous work the following day.
Though it is possible that the removal of breast implants can leave the breasts looking saggy and empty, our breast and body specialists is an expert at designing a treatment plan to help avoid this scenario. For example, a breast lift can be performed at the same time as a breast implant removal to reshape and restore some natural fullness to the breasts.
Breast implant removal can be accompanied by other breast-specific procedures, like breast lift, nipple repositioning, and breast reconstruction procedures. Depending on the cosmetic corrections the patient is seeking, other surgeries may be incorporated into the patient’s treatment plan. Our breast and body specialists specializes in body plastic surgery, and commonly combines implant removal with arm lift, tummy tuck, or liposuction.
Patients may have noticed that different doctors refer the surgery under different names, like “ex-plant” surgery, “explantation,” or “reverse breast implantation,” though each of these terms describes the same surgery of breast implant removal.
In some cases of capsular contracture, the scar tissue that has formed around the implant should be removed, but it is not always necessary. In mild cases, the formation is very flimsy and not at all detectable or dangerous in the body.
Our breast and body specialists has been performing breast surgery for more than 20 years, creating a reputation as one of the leading plastic surgeons in the United States. Our surgeons are noted for their sensitivity and compassion with patients as well as their outstanding results.
To learn more about whether breast implant removal is right for you, schedule your consultation today. Call Clevens Face and Body Specialists at (321) 727-3223 to speak with a Patient Care Coordinator.
The price of breast implant removal varies based on the experience and qualifications of the plastic surgeon performing your procedure. At our practice in Central Florida, a breast implant removal procedure with our experienced board certified plastic surgeons ranges from $5000 to $9000. For a personalized quote to find out the cost of your breast implant removal surgery, schedule your consultation with one of our breast surgery specialists today.
Hear from one of our breast implant removal patients.
“Results were above and beyond my expectations. Post operative care was smooth and back to my routine in 24 hours. Highly recommended the Exparel!! The breast and body specialists at Clevens Face and Body Specialists are the most caring physicians and understand from a woman's point of view. Their skills are unmatched!!! The incisions are unnoticeable!!” –eborrero, review on RealSelf
By meeting with our breast and body specialists, you can explore all your treatment options for achieving the breast size and shape that best fits your body and your desired look. The goal of the consultation is for you to feel confident in whatever treatment decision you make. Our breast and body specialists will walk you through the procedure and the results you can expect. They can also help you explore other treatment options, such as a breast implant exchange or breast lift, that may help you achieve your desired outcome.
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