Breast Explant Surgery: Transform Your Body and Confidence

Overview

Breast implant removal, also known as explant surgery, is a procedure that removes breast implants for either personal reasons or medical necessity. Over time, your aesthetic goals may evolve, or complications like hardened scar tissue (capsular contracture), implant leaks, or shifting may occur.

While breast implants are long-lasting, they’re not meant to be permanent. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons recommends evaluating your implants every 10 to 15 years, especially if you experience discomfort or changes in appearance. Our surgeons provide expert care to help you feel confident and comfortable, offering personalized solutions for those choosing to remove their implants.

Summary

Procedure time

1 to 3 hours

Overnight stay

Not required

Anesthetic

General

Recovery time

3-5 days

Why Consider Breast Implant Removal?

Individuals opt for breast implant removal for various reasons, ranging from personal preferences to medical concerns. No matter your motivation, breast implant removal can help you feel more comfortable, confident, and aligned with your body’s needs.

Common reasons for choosing explant surgery include:

Aesthetic Changes

Life changes, such as aging, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight fluctuations, can alter the shape and appearance of breasts over time. As a result, some patients choose to have their implants removed.

Lifestyle Preferences

Your vision for your body might evolve as you age, and implants may no longer align with your personal goals.

Medical Considerations

Complications that may require removal include:

Capsular contracture: Hardening of scar tissue around the implant.
Implant rupture or leakage: Silicone or saline can escape from the implant.
BIA-ALCL: A rare form of cancer associated with certain implants.
Calcium buildup or implant shifting: These can cause discomfort or aesthetic concerns.

Enhancing Your Results With

Breast Correction Surgery

While breast implant removal can help you feel more comfortable, some patients choose to pair explant surgery with breast correction procedures for improved shape and symmetry:

Breast Lift: Lifts and reshapes the breasts to address sagging and restore a youthful contour.

Implant Revision Surgery: A procedure to replace or adjust breast implants, addressing concerns like size, shape, or complications to achieve your desired results.

Your Consultation

Interested in exploring whether explant surgery is right for you? Our experts are here to discuss your options and guide your journey to radiant confidence.

What to Expect

Your breast implant removal journey begins with a thorough consultation to discuss your goals, medical history, and any concerns. Your surgeon will outline the procedure, review options for complementary treatments, and help you prepare for surgery. Our team will provide detailed pre-surgical guidelines that will include avoiding certain medications, arranging transportation, and planning for your recovery time.

Explant surgery is performed under general anesthesia and typically takes 1-3 hours, depending on the complexity. Your surgeon will carefully remove the implants and address any scar tissue or complications, such as leaks or capsular contracture. If you’ve chosen additional procedures, such as a breast lift, these will be performed at the same time.

Recovery &
Results

Your surgeon will provide detailed recovery instructions, including how to care for incisions and manage discomfort. In the days following surgery, you can expect mild swelling, bruising, and discomfort that will gradually improve. Most patients are able to return to light activities within 1-2 weeks, but strenuous exercise should be avoided for several weeks. Some patients report tenderness or soreness for up to 6 weeks.

Final results will improve as swelling subsides, revealing a more natural, refreshed appearance.

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Meet the Experienced Team Behind Your Care

At The Plastic Surgery Center, your care is in the hands of board-certified plastic surgeons with extensive experience in breast procedures, including explant surgery. Our team combines advanced surgical skills with a compassionate approach to ensure every patient feels heard, valued, and confident in their care plan.

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PHYSICIAN

Hamid Abdollahi

MD, FACS

PHYSICIAN

Russell Ashinoff

MD, FACS

PHYSICIAN

Eric I. Chang

MD, FACS

PHYSICIAN

Kari L. Colen

MD, FACS

PHYSICIAN

Stephen Dudick

PHYSICIAN

Ritwik Grover

PHYSICIAN

Sean Herman

MD, FACS

PHYSICIAN

Zuhaib Ibrahim

MD, FACS

PHYSICIAN

Matthew Kaufman

MD, FACS

PHYSICIAN

Chris Lakhiani

MD, FACS

PHYSICIAN

Matthew Lynch

PHYSICIAN

Ahmed Nasser

PHYSICIAN

Robert T. Nevitt III

PHYSICIAN

Tushar Patel

MD, FACS

PHYSICIAN

Sidney Rabinowitz

MD, FACS

PHYSICIAN

David Rayfield

PHYSICIAN

Michael Rose

MD, FACS

PHYSICIAN

Adam Saad

MD, FACS

PHYSICIAN

Tzvi Small

MD, FACS

PHYSICIAN

Hakan Usal

PHYSICIAN

Eric Wimmers

MD, FACS

Financing & Insurance

Depending on the medical necessity of breast explant surgery, the procedure might not be covered by insurance. However, there are some cases where it may be—for example, if your implants are causing significant pain or discomfort or are putting you at risk of infection. Our team will work with you and your health insurer to obtain approval for your covered surgical procedures. If you want to learn more about our cosmetic and reconstructive surgery options, please get in touch with us today at 833-615-2621.

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Our Process

Schedule a Consultation

During your consultation, our expert surgeons will work with you to fully understand the look you wish to achieve and help you prepare for your breast explant surgery procedure.

Explore
Your Options

We will review and explain the different procedure options and identify which is right for you.

Start Your Transformation

Our friendly and compassionate staff and physicians will guide you through the entire process, answer all of your questions and alleviate any concerns.

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Renew Your Confidence With Breast Explant Surgery

Overview

Summary

Breast Correction Surgery

Your Consultation

Questions about this procedure?

What to Expect

Recovery & Results

Our Gallery

Meet the Experienced Team Behind Your Care

Hamid Abdollahi

Russell Ashinoff

Eric I. Chang

Kari L. Colen

Stephen Dudick

Ritwik Grover

Sean Herman

Zuhaib Ibrahim

Matthew Kaufman

Chris Lakhiani

Matthew Lynch

Ahmed Nasser

Robert T. Nevitt III

Tushar Patel

Sidney Rabinowitz

David Rayfield

Michael Rose

Adam Saad

Tzvi Small

Hakan Usal

Eric Wimmers

Financing & Insurance

Our Process

Breast Augmentation Surgery Near NJ

Financing & Insurance

Achieve Your Desired Results

Renew Your Confidence With
Breast Explant Surgery

Questions
about this procedure?

Recovery &
Results