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Breast implant removal is an option for women who no longer want breast implants, whether for health, personal, or other reasons. This could be due to implants that are too large, capsules that have formed around the implants, ruptured implants, or simply a desire to return to a less augmented look. Breast implant removal is a procedure we commonly perform at Sieber Plastic Surgery.
There are many options to restore the appearance of the breast based on your goals. Once the implants are removed, fat can be transferred to the breast to give a little more volume, a lift may be necessary to reposition and reshape the breast tissue.
Breast implant removal is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of previously implanted breast implants. Breast implants are typically placed in the breasts for cosmetic reasons, to enhance breast size, shape, or symmetry. However, over time, some women may experience complications with their breast implants or decide that they no longer wish to have them.
Breast implant removal may be performed for a variety of reasons, including implant rupture, capsular contracture, implant malposition, discomfort or pain, or simply a desire to return to a natural breast appearance.
Dr. Sieber is typically able to use your previous incisions to remove your old implants. If you are having a breast lift or an additional procedure like liposuction, Dr. Sieber will make marks for that part of the procedure on you as well in the preoperative area. After under anesthesia, your old incisions will be opened and your implants are removed.
Depending on the location of your previous augmentation incision Dr. Sieber may be able to use the same incision or may need to make a new incision in your breast fold. Dr. Sieber typically does not need to use any type of drain after breast implant removal surgery.
Some patients desire to have the capsules around the implants removed at the same time. Dr. Sieber is able to perform total capsulectomies during the implant removal process.
Before breast implant removal, your healthcare provider will give you specific instructions to help you prepare. You may need to:
Usually, breast implant removal is an outpatient surgery, meaning you can leave the same day. Before the operation, you will need to arrange transportation to return home.
Swelling and bruising are common after surgery and will slowly resolve over the first 2-3 weeks. They will be removed in the office once the output has dropped below an acceptable range.
Most patients take 3 to 5 days off from work to recover after surgery.
After surgery, you will need to refrain from any rigorous activity for the first 2 weeks. After that point, you may gradually increase your activity level.
Listen to your body and if it feels like you are overdoing it, then scale your activity back some.
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Focusing on cosmetic surgery of the face, breast, and body, San Francisco Plastic Surgeon Dr. David Sieber is a board-certified plastic surgeons in the San Francisco Bay Area with specialized fellowship training in cosmetic surgery. He has completed further training in the latest non-surgical procedures including dermal fillers, botulinum toxins, and laser skin rejuvenation.
The cost of breast implant removal can vary depending on a variety of factors, including the surgeon’s fees, the type of anesthesia used, and any additional medical tests or treatments required before or after the procedure.
However, it’s important to keep in mind that the cost of breast implant removal can vary widely based on individual circumstances, so it’s important to consult with a qualified plastic surgeon to get a personalized estimate for your specific situation.
This depends on a number of factors, mostly the size of the implants you had as well as how long you had them. Larger implants which have been in for a long time are more likely to leave you with excess skin which may require a lift to restore a better breast shape. After implant removal it will take a few weeks for the breasts to regain some of its volume.
Although Dr. Sieber is not able to ensure relief from any symptoms, some of his patients have noticed an improvement after surgery.
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To find out more about breast implant removal with San Francisco Plastic Surgeon Dr. David Sieber, call us today at 415-915-9000.
References
plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/breast-implant-removal
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/21799-breast-implant-removal
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