WHAT IS BREAST IMPLANT REMOVAL (ALSO KNOWN AS A BREAST EXPLANT) SURGERY?
Breast Implant Removal is a surgery in which a breast implant and the capsule of scar tissue around it are removed.
WHAT IS AN BREAST IMPLANT REMOVAL 'EN-BLOC'?
En-Bloc, meaning ‘as a whole’, is a Breast Implant Removal surgical method in which the breast implant and capsule of scar tissue around it are completely removed as a single unit.
CAN BREAST IMPLANTS CAUSE ILLNESS?
Medical complications from breast augmentation involving implants are very rare and there is no scientific link between breast implants and illness.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I NEED BREAST IMPLANT REMOVAL?
Candidates for Breast Removal can include patients with aesthetic reasons such as no longer wanting a large breast size or a desire to return to their natural look and for these patients it’s a highly subjective decision. In very rare cases, patients may have health complications that may be linked to their breast implants or even have confirmed implant malfunction, requiring the removal of the implants.
WHAT TYPE OF RECOVERY SHOULD I EXPECT FROM BREAST IMPLANT REMOVAL?
The average downtime for the procedure is one to two weeks to return to regular activity. Normal daily activities such as walking, eating, and bathing can be resumed within one day of the procedure.
CAN I GET PICTURES TAKEN OF MY IMPLANTS AND THE CAPSULES AFTER REMOVAL?
Yes, all you need to do is request photos during your surgical consultation or any time leading up to your procedure and we will be happy to accommodate this for you.
WHAT IS DONE WITH MY IMPLANTS AFTER THEY ARE REMOVED?
It depends on your unique situation and what is best for you. What is done with your implants will be discussed during your surgical consultation and we are happy to either return them to you, dispose of them safely, or return them to the manufacturer on your behalf should they be defective, recalled, or otherwise eligible for compensation from the manufacturer.
WILL YOU HELP ME DETERMINE IF INSURANCE WILL COVER ALL OR A PORTION OF MY PROCEDURE?
Absolutely, this is a service we are happy to provide during your surgical consultation, where our surgeon and Patient Care Coordinator will work with you to determine if you have any eligibility for coverage from your insurance company for the implant removal procedure.