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BREAST IMPLANT REMOVAL

BREAST IMPLANT REMOVAL DESCRIPTION

Breast implant removal in Orlando can remove breast implants from a previous breast augmentation surgery. Patients may decide to remove their breast implants for cosmetic or medical reasons. In some cases, you may feel like your breast implants no longer complement your figure, or perhaps you are not satisfied with your results. In other cases, you may need to have your breast implants removed due to a medical side effect, such as an infection or capsular contracture (a distortion in the formation of scar tissue around the implant). An accident or injury can also cause breast implants to leak or rupture, requiring them to be removed.

Our Orlando plastic surgeons perform breast implant removal to extract breast implants and reshape the breasts for natural-looking results. Additionally, patients can opt for breast implant replacement to exchange their implants for a set of implants that best fit their desired results. Our plastic surgeons can discuss your procedure goals, as well as your options during your consultation for breast implant removal.

BREAST IMPLANT REMOVAL PROCEDURE

During breast implant removal, incisions are made around the breasts. The exact placement of your incisions will vary depending on the patient. Our Orlando plastic surgeon will remove your breast implants, as well as the surrounding capsules, or scar tissue. Depending on your procedure goals, our breast surgeon will either insert new breast implants or reshape your breasts to maintain a natural-looking appearance.

You can expect some mild bruising and swelling to occur following breast implant removal. These effects should subside within a week. Patients typically return to work and most daily activities after a few days following breast implant removal. You may be advised to avoid strenuous workouts and activities for a few weeks to allow for optimal healing. Breast implant removal can achieve long-lasting, natural-looking improvements to your physique.

CAPSULAR CONTRACTURE

Capsular contracture refers to the formation of hardened scar tissue around the breast implant. Following breast implant surgery, the formation of scar tissue surrounding the implant is a normal part of the healing process. However, this scar tissue may harden and become too firm, which can put pressure on the implant, cause pain, and result in an abnormal appearance. Although this condition is rare, patients experiencing capsular contracture are advised to get their breast implants removed as soon as possible to avoid further complications. Following your breast implant removal procedure, you may be a candidate for breast implant replacement. This will vary from patient to patient and our plastic surgeons can help advise you as to whether breast implant revision is right for you.