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Breast Implant Removal Surgery in Dallas

Breast implant removal surgery in Dallas is performed for breast augmentation or breast reconstruction patients. 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. 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. 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 take the first step to achieve your aesthetic goals.

Am I candidate for Breast Implant Removal Surgery?

Women choose breast implant removal also known as breast implant explanation 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 elsewhere remove their implants due to:

Deflation or rupture
Capsular contracture
Silicone Granulomas
Seroma formation

What to expect during Breast Implant Removal Surgery in Dallas?

The breast implant removal process will begin with Dr. Azouz evaluating the patient and devising an individualized plan. Dr. 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. 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.

How is Breast Implant Removal Surgery performed in Dallas?

Breast implant removal is almost always performed as an 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.

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 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, many 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 Cost

Breast implant removal cost 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 plastic surgeries in Dallas

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 an implant removal and replacement of implants. Some patients choose to exchange silicone implants for saline implants or vice versa. Many other plastic surgery procedures can be combined with a breast implant removal at the same time including:

Facial Plastic Surgery

Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Brow Lift
Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)
Liposuction of the neck
Facelift
Neck Lift
Lip Lift
Chin Implant
Rhinoplasty

Body Plastic Surgery

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.

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.

Schedule your consultation wiht 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.

Breast Implant Removal FAQs

Is it dangerous to have breast implants removed?

Breast implant removal surgery is usually very safe. Risks of bleeding, infection and other problems are extremely low.

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

Can breast implants last 30 years?

Can breast implants get infected years later?

Which implants are being recalled?

WHAT PATIENTS ARE SAYING

“A huuuuuuge thanks to Dr. Azouz and the wonderful job he did on my laser resurfacing. I felt like a million bucks on my wedding day and I couldn't have achieved that level of confidence without him! So grateful!” - Katie