Implant Removal

Just as a woman makes a decision to undergo breast augmentation, there may be a time in life where she may decide to have her implants removed. If there is adequate natural tissue, then reshaping may be achieved with a breast lift. Other times, fat grafting may be an option. The following cases are examples of what a breast may look like after implant removal.
Long term saline implants, desires removal due to contracture and unnatural appearance. We performed deflation of the implant in the office before surgery to assess the natural tissue. Photos are before, immediately after deflation and 1 month following removal of implants.

Long term saline implants, desires removal due to contracture and unnatural appearance. We performed deflation of the implant in the office before surgery to assess the natural tissue. Photos are before, immediately after deflation and 1 month following removal of implants.

Long term saline implants, desires removal due to contracture and unnatural appearance. We performed deflation of the implant in the office before surgery to assess the natural tissue. Photos are before, immediately after deflation and 1 month following removal of implants.

Long term saline implants, desires removal due to contracture and unnatural appearance. We performed deflation of the implant in the office before surgery to assess the natural tissue. Photos are before, immediately after deflation and 1 month following removal of implants.

Implants for 9 years and desires removal with breast lift and fat grafting, before and 6 months after

Implants for 9 years and desires removal with breast lift and fat grafting, before and 6 months after

Implants for 9 years and desires removal with breast lift and fat grafting, before and 6 months after

Implants for 9 years and desires removal with breast lift and fat grafting, before and 6 months after

Capsular contracture treated with bilateral implant removal, capsulectomy and reshaping of the breasts with a breast lift and fat grafting. Before and after 1 year.

Capsular contracture treated with bilateral implant removal, capsulectomy and reshaping of the breasts with a breast lift and fat grafting. Before and after 1 year.

Capsular contracture treated with bilateral implant removal, capsulectomy and reshaping of the breasts with a breast lift and fat grafting. Before and after 1 year.

Capsular contracture treated with bilateral implant removal, capsulectomy and reshaping of the breasts with a breast lift and fat grafting. Before and after 1 year.

Recurrent capsular contracture and sagging of the breast treated with implant removal and reshaping of the breasts with a breast lift and fat grafting. Before and 6 months after.

Recurrent capsular contracture and sagging of the breast treated with implant removal and reshaping of the breasts with a breast lift and fat grafting. Before and 6 months after.

Recurrent capsular contracture and sagging of the breast treated with implant removal and reshaping of the breasts with a breast lift and fat grafting. Before and 6 months after

Recurrent capsular contracture and sagging of the breast treated with implant removal and reshaping of the breasts with a breast lift and fat grafting. Before and 6 months after

Previous breast augmentation. Patient felt too large and wanted implants removed. Before and 11 months after implant removal and fat grafting of 180cc in each breast.

Previous breast augmentation. Patient felt too large and wanted implants removed. Before and 11 months after implant removal and fat grafting of 180cc in each breast.

Previous breast augmentation. Patient felt too large and wanted implants removed. Before and 11 months after implant removal and fat grafting of 180cc in each breast.

Previous breast augmentation. Patient felt too large and wanted implants removed. Before and 11 months after implant removal and fat grafting of 180cc in each breast.

Previous breast augmentation complicated by unrecognized bleeding and shifted implant on the left. Before and 6 months after implant removal

Previous breast augmentation complicated by unrecognized bleeding and shifted implant on the left. Before and 6 months after implant removal

Previous breast augmentation complicated by unrecognized bleeding and shifted implant on the left. Before and 6 months after implant removal

Previous breast augmentation complicated by unrecognized bleeding and shifted implant on the left. Before and 6 months after implant removal

Recurrent capsular contracture treated with implant removal and reshaping of the breasts with a breast lift and fat grafting. Before and 6 months after

Recurrent capsular contracture treated with implant removal and reshaping of the breasts with a breast lift and fat grafting. Before and 6 months after

Recurrent capsular contracture treated with implant removal and reshaping of the breasts with a breast lift and fat grafting. Before and 6 months after

Recurrent capsular contracture treated with implant removal and reshaping of the breasts with a breast lift and fat grafting. Before and 6 months after