Breast Implant Removal Surgery Dallas|Plano|Richardson

Q: Can breast implants cause autoimmune disease?

Many years ago silicone breast implants were investigated in regard to autoimmune disorders. However, studies had been with mixed results and are still ongoing to see if breast implants are a causative factor. ALCL is a serious condition related to textured silicone implants. These implants have been removed from the market.

Q: Can breast implants cause cellulitis?

Breast cellulitis is a risk of breast surgeries. Dr. Azouz can help you make an informed decision during your consultation.

Q: Can breast implants cause pain years later?

Some women experience chronic pain and soreness after breast implant surgeries. There can be many reasons for this, and its best to check with Dr. Azouz through a consultation to determine if the implants are the cause.

Q: Can breast implants get infected years later?

Breast implants can get infected years after placement. Breast implant infection is low and the chance of infection decreases after the implants have been in place for months to years.

Q: Do breast implants cause health problems?

Breast implants themselves do not cause health problems and are very safe medical devices. Health problems can arise because of the surgery or placement of implants, however.

Q: Do breast implants sag over time?

Breast implant surgery does not stop the effects of gravity, and breast implants can sag over time just like breast tissue. In this case, another procedure may be needed to restore them to a more upright position.

Q: How common is capsular contracture in breast implants?

Its estimated that capsular contracture occurs in about 10% of cases. Keep in mind that its normal for the body to form some scar tissue around the implant as a natural response.

Q: How do I prepare for breast implant removal?

Dr. Azouz will provide detailed instructions on how to prepare for your surgery date. Make sure to stop taking blood-thinning medications ahead of your surgery and stop smoking.

Q: How often does breast implant illness occur?

Breast implant illness is extremely rare - in fact, the FDA estimates it occurs extremely rarely.

Q: How often should breast implants be checked?

The FDA recommends regular MRI screenings 3 years after your implant procedure and then every 2 years subsequently. This helps check for tears or weaknesses that can lead to rupture.

What is Breast Implant Removal Surgery?

Breast implant removal surgery is a cosmetic procedure for women to remove breast implants that are either no longer desired or are causing problems. Breast implant removal is thus a personal choice or can be helpful for those with symptoms of implant illness. Some women 10 or 15 years after their breast augmentation want to exchange the implants with new ones.

Breast Implant Removal

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What Breast Implant Removal can do?

Breast implant removal surgery addresses capsular contracture, implant malfunction, or dissatisfaction with breast size and shape.

Am I a Candidate for Breast Implant Removal Surgery?

Women choose breast implant removal, also known as breast implant explantation, for many reasons, including:

Sagging breasts
Breasts feeling too heavy
Feeling that breast implants no longer fit their body type
A significant change in weight

Additionally, some patients who have had breast augmentation or breast reconstruction remove their implants due to the:

Deflation or rupture
Capsular contracture
Silicone Granulomas
Seroma formation

Breast Implant Removal Benefits:

If you decide to remove your breast implants, the benefits will include the following:

Improvement in Pain (In case you suffer any implant-related illness)
No fear of implant rupture
Avoid screening MRI’s

Breast Implant Removal Consultation:

Breast implant removal surgery is performed for breast augmentation or breast reconstruction patients. The breast implant removal process will begin with Dallas Plastic Surgeon Dr. David Azouz and Dr. Solomon Azouz evaluating the patient and devising an individualized plan. Drs. Azouz will review any symptoms of breast implant illness, and review the patient’s goals for the size and shape of their breasts after surgery. A Mastopexy or breast lift, surgery may be recommended in addition to the implant removal in cases where the implants have stretched the breast skin.

In comparison to the initial breast implant surgery, breast implant removals can necessitate additional procedures. These procedures include breast lifts, capsulectomy, and removal of masses in the breast. A breast lift can restore tighter, younger-looking breasts; however, breasts can also be naturally augmented with Liposuction or fat grafting. This technique suctions fat from other areas of the patient’s body, the fat is then purified and then injected into the breasts. This makes it vital for a patient to select a highly experienced and well-trained plastic surgeon for this surgery.

Request your consultation with Dallas plastic surgeon Dr. Azouz to evaluate your case by calling 972 702 8888 and taking the first step to achieving your aesthetic goals.

Anesthesia for Breast Implant Removal

Dr. Azouz generally recommends breast implant removal with local anesthetic and sedation. This usually involves a much quicker and enhanced recovery as compared to general anesthesia. Dr. Azouz utilizes specialized local anesthetic blocks at the time of surgery to minimize pain.

Breast Implant Removal Surgery in Dallas

Breast implant removal is almost always performed as outpatient surgery and the patient may receive intravenous sedation or general anesthesia. Most patients elect to have their breast implants removed under sedation. Dr. Azouz will access the implant by revising the previous scar (scar revision) or by creating a new hidden incision.

Saline Breast Implant Removal

Dr. Azouz will carefully examine the original implant and surrounding tissue for inflammation, rupture, leakage, or infection prior to the removal surgery. To make the procedure less invasive, Dr. Azouz may deflate the implant prior to the removal. If the patient has chosen to undergo implant replacement or a breast lift, this will be performed after removing the implant and any scar tissue. Saline implant removal may take less than an hour to complete.

Silicone Breast Implant Removal

For silicone implant removal, Dr. Azouz will evaluate the implant for signs of damage or rupture prior to removing it. This helps minimize any risks related to silicone implant removal. At times, Dr. Azouz will often need to remove the capsule and tissue in addition to the implant. The time taken to perform the silicone implant removal surgery depends on whether the patient is undergoing other surgeries such as implant replacement, scar revision, or breast lift simultaneously.

Dr. Azouz removes silicone material from implant leaks, breast capsule scar tissue that forms from previous surgery, also known as capsular contracture, and often performs a breast lift (mastopexy) to provide patients a natural and cosmetic appearing breast.

Breast Implant Removal Surgery Recovery

Breast implant removal (with or without a breast lift) is an outpatient surgical procedure where you can go home the same day to relax and recover. Most patients can resume basic activity and be off prescription pain medication after the first few days, however, heavy exercise is usually avoided for 4-6 weeks.

After breast implant removal surgery, patients will have some swelling for a few weeks. Many patients wear a surgical bra or sports bra to help reduce swelling. Stitches are generally absorbable and usually do not need to be removed in the office. Dr. Azouz does not usually use drains when performing breast surgery. No drain breast surgery can allow patients a more comfortable and convenient recovery. Dr. Azouz will also provide specific instructions regarding your surgery.

Breast Implant Removal Surgery Results

Interestingly, many women can still have full and natural appearing breasts after breast implant removal. Dr. Azouz can perform various breast lift procedures after breast implant removal that can still provide a woman with a full appearing breast. Dr. Azouz performs various breast lifts, including the mini breast lift, breast lift with liposuction, full breast lift with a wise pattern incision, and the lollipop breast lift.

Breast Implant Removal Surgery Cost

Breast implant removal costs in Dallas can widely vary. Dr. Azouz will determine the cost of surgery through a medical history and physical examination. Many insurance companies consider breast implant removal surgery medically necessary with ruptured silicone gel breast implants, lumps in the breasts, or breast implants infection. Also, Dr. Azouz provides different financing options to make breast implant removal affordable for his patients.

Combination of a Breast Implant Removal with other procedures

A “mommy makeover” consists of a tummy tuck or liposuction of the abdomen combined with a breast implant removal. An implant exchange includes a Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift (Mastopexy), or Breast Reduction combined with implant removal and replacement of implants. Some patients choose to exchange silicone implants for saline implants or vice versa.

Many other facial and body plastic surgery procedures can be combined with breast implant removal at the same time. Generally, Dr. Azouz recommends staging the following procedures at a different time from breast implant removal, including posterior body lift, Brazilian butt lift, and Laser Skin Resurfacing.

Schedule your consultation with Dr. Azouz

If you are interested in having a breast implant removal consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Azouz in Dallas, contact us to schedule a virtual or face-to-face consultation by calling 972-702-8888.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can breast implants cause autoimmune disease?

Can breast implants cause cellulitis?

Can breast implants cause pain years later?

Can breast implants get infected years later?

Do breast implants cause health problems?

Do breast implants sag over time?

How common is capsular contracture in breast implants?

How do I prepare for breast implant removal?

How often does breast implant illness occur?

How often should breast implants be checked?

Is breast implant illness covered by insurance?

Is removal of breast implants dangerous?

What breast implants have been recalled?

What does capsular contracture look like?

What happens if a breast implant pops?

What happens if breast implants are not replaced?

Will capsular contracture go away?

Can breast implants last a lifetime?

Can saline implants cause autoimmune problems?

Can you die from breast implants?

Can you get your breast implants removed?

How do you know if my implants are leaking?

How is BIA ALCL diagnosed?

How long does it take to recover from breast implant illness?

How much does it cost to have breast implants removed?

What are the early signs of capsular contracture?

What are the symptoms of breast implant illness?

What are the symptoms of silicone toxicity?

What breast implants are linked to lymphoma?

What is implant bottoming?

What percentage of breast implants rupture?

When should you have breast implants replaced?

How long does it take to recover from breast implant removal surgery?

Can breast implants last 30 years?

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