Breast Implant Removal | Explant Surgery in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, CA
Breast augmentation enhances the shape and size of your breasts to deliver a more proportionate, youthful, and contoured look. But there may come a time when you may want to remove your breast implants for medical reasons, a change in aesthetic goals, or your comfort. This process is commonly known as breast implant removal or explant surgery.
Breast implant removal in Beverly Hills, CA can safely restore the natural form of your breasts and resolve medical concerns. Combining a breast lift with implant removal can also restore the appearance of breasts after your implants are removed.
In some cases, women wish to remove their breast implants due to capsular contracture, scar tissue that forms around the implants that hardens and becomes painful. An en bloc capsulectomy can help relieve this discomfort. During this procedure, the implants are removed with the hardened scar tissue intact.
At Feldmar Aesthetics, double board-certified plastic surgeon David Feldmar, MD specializes in breast contouring and reconstruction surgery to deliver stunning results that look and feel natural. No matter the reason behind your breast implant removal, Dr. Feldmar addresses the procedure with extensive experience, skill, and compassion. With Dr. Feldmar’s approach that combines medical science and visual artistry, you can rest assured that your explant surgery is performed according to your specific aesthetic and functional goals while keeping your health and safety front and center.
To learn how breast implant removal in Beverly Hills, CA can help you reach your goals, request your free consultation with Dr. Feldmar today.
Considering Breast Implant Removal in Beverly Hills with Dr. Feldmar
You may consider having breast implant removal due to personal reasons or medical concerns. The most popular personal reasons for breast implant removal include:
- Desire to return to natural breasts. Even when your breast implants function as intended, you may feel dissatisfied with the way they define your breasts. Explant surgery can restore the look and feel of your natural breasts.
- Non-satisfactory results. You might not feel happy with the results of your initial breast augmentation. While you may undergo breast revision surgery to replace your implants with a size and shape of your choosing, you can also completely remove your implants to revert to your natural breasts.
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There are various medical reasons behind breast implant removal. These may include:
- Capsule contracture. This condition is caused by the formation of hardened scar tissue around the implant. An en bloc capsulectomy can help relieve discomfort.
- Leaking or ruptured implant. If saline implants leak within your breasts, it causes your breasts to look deflated but does not cause health concerns. However, if silicone implants rupture, the silicone filling may spread to surrounding breast tissue and warrant medical intervention.
- Change in position. When your breast implant shifts out of position, creating a sagging or malformed look.
- Rippling implants. When your implants have a wrinkled or textured look and feel to them.
Planning Your Breast Implant Removal in Beverly Hills
Whether you feel dissatisfied with the look and feel of your breast implants or have a related medical issue, you can benefit from Dr. Feldmar’s approach to breast implant removal in Beverly Hills, CA. In your private consultation with Dr. Feldmar, he aims to appreciate your concerns and goals. He will then design a personalized treatment plan for your breast implant removal and explain how your explant surgery will be performed while preserving and enhancing the contours of your breasts.
During your consultation, Dr. Feldmar makes it a point to discuss whether you want your implants completely removed or replaced. In the case of the former, he may recommend a breast lift with your implant removal, then he will share the treatment plan, expectations, and costs for your explant surgery.
Throughout your consultation, Dr. Feldmar prioritizes your needs to determine how comfortable you are with the proposed treatment plan, the recovery timeline, and the expected results. He also welcomes additional inquiries from you and answers them thoroughly to put you at ease about the procedure and ensure you achieve the results you want.
Dr. Feldmar also helps you prepare by reviewing your medical history and recommending changes in your medications if required. He will provide you with a list of instructions to help you prepare for the surgery.
Breast Implant Removal Techniques
Your breast implant removal may involve different techniques to deliver optimal results. This includes considering the reason behind your decision to have explant surgery, exploring possible treatment options, and helping you obtain a pleasing appearance without implants. If your implant removal requires special approaches, such as an en bloc capsulectomy, Dr. Feldmar will explain the procedural plan and the unique differences in your experience.
Typically, Dr. Feldmar chooses the appropriate technique to remove your breast implants, including:
Simple breast implant removal. If your implants do not have any damage, such as leaking or rupturing, Dr. Feldmar may remove them without excising the surrounding tissue. If your skin has poor elasticity or your implants are too large, you may need a breast lift to restore ideal proportions for your breasts.
Explant surgery with tissue excision. If your implants have ruptured or started leaking, it may compromise the surrounding tissue. Dr. Feldmar can safely remove your implants by excising the surrounding tissue. This approach is also required in cases of capsular contracture, where the scar tissue encasing the implant is removed. In case the tissue excision makes your breasts appear deflated, Dr. Feldmar may use a tissue substitute called Strattice® to restore your breast contours.
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How is Breast Implant Removal Surgery Performed?
Dr. Feldmar performs breast implant removal surgery at our Swall Surgery Center in Beverly Hills. Our surgical center not only adheres to the highest standards of patient safety but is also equipped with state-of-the-art tools to ensure your health and comfort are paramount for an ideal experience with minimal risks.
Breast implant removal is an outpatient surgery, which means you will be allowed to recover comfortably at home with a trusted family member or friend after your procedure. While explant surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia, Dr. Feldmar may consider local anesthesia based on your needs. Both methods ensure you will not feel any pain throughout the procedure.
Dr. Feldmar will begin the surgery by carefully marking the treatment area and making precise incisions according to your treatment plan. After your breast implant removal is complete, Dr. Feldmar will meticulously close the incisions with sutures and techniques that cause minimal scarring.
The procedure typically takes anywhere from 1 to 3 hours, depending on the extent of your surgery.
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What to Expect After Your Explant Surgery in Beverly Hills
As breast implant removal procedures are typically outpatient surgeries, you will go home the same day with a responsible adult to drive you. During recovery, you may need assistance with normal household tasks, especially if you care for young children, pets, or others.
Following your breast implant removal, you will be fitted with a support bra that will help to minimize swelling and support your new contours. You should wear a supportive bra without an underwire for several weeks.
For several weeks following your explant surgery, you should expect to experience swelling, bruising, soreness, or numbness. These effects will gradually subside. Dr. Feldmar will prescribe pain medications to minimize discomfort and alleviate pain.
Dr. Feldmar will provide thorough aftercare instructions to help ensure a safe recovery, including taking your medications as directed, avoiding smoking to promote healing, and attending your follow-up appointments.
Breast explant surgery recovery depends on the extent of your procedure. Patients typically need one to two weeks off work for initial recovery. During this time, it’s important to avoid intense exercise, but it’s important to resume light exercise as directed by Dr. Feldmar. Most patients can resume their normal exercise routine in four to six weeks.
Your Breast Implant Removal Surgery Results
You can see and feel the results of your breast implant removal surgery immediately following your procedure. However, initial swelling and bruising may take a few weeks to subside. Residual swelling may last up to six months before revealing the full extent of your results.
Schedule Your Breast Implant Removal Consultation in Beverly Hills
Contact us today to schedule your breast implant removal consultation with Dr. Feldmar. During your personalized consultation, Dr. Feldmar will review your concerns and goals for explant surgery. He will develop a customized treatment plan for you and guide you through every step of your breast implant removal journey.
Explant Surgery FAQS in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, CA
The cost of your en bloc breast implant removal in Beverly Hills depends upon factors such as the surgical techniques involved and the extent of your treatment plan. After your personalized consultation, Dr. Feldmar will outline the cost estimate specific to your explant surgery.
When you consult with a qualified and board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in en bloc explant surgery, getting your breast implants removed is not difficult at all. Dr. Feldmar will guide you through every step of the process to turn the seemingly stressful journey into a smoother and more comfortable experience.
After breast implant removal, breasts typically restore their natural shape. But if you have poor skin elasticity or sagging tissue, Dr. Feldmar can help enhance and reshape the breast contour with a breast lift for a natural-looking appearance after explant surgery.