Choosing to remove implants is just as valid a decision as choosing to get them.
Whether your goals have changed, you're dealing with a complication, or you simply want to return to a more natural profile, wanting your implants removed is a legitimate decision on its own, not something that requires justification. Because our team includes board-certified/eligible surgeons with decades of combined experience in breast surgery, we approach every breast implant removal in Jackson, MS, with the same precision and attention to shape that guided your original procedure.
Breast implant removal, also called explant surgery, is a surgical procedure that removes existing breast implants. Depending on your goals and how your breast tissue has changed since your original augmentation, removal may be performed on its own or combined with a lift to address any resulting change in shape or position.
Breast implant removal in Flowood, MS, is a good option for patients experiencing a complication, a change in personal preference, or simply a desire to move on from their implants. During your consultation, we'll evaluate your current implants, discuss your goals, and determine whether removal alone or removal combined with a lift makes the most sense for you.
We evaluate your current implants, discuss your goals, and review your reasons for considering removal.
We determine whether removal alone or removal combined with a lift is the right approach for your anatomy and goals.
Surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia and takes one to two hours, depending on whether a lift is included.
You'll experience some swelling and tenderness in the days following surgery, with initial improvement over the first week or two.
Whatever led you here, your decision deserves a team that takes it seriously, without judgment.
This depends on your skin elasticity and how your tissue has changed since your original augmentation. We'll evaluate this during your consultation and discuss whether a lift is recommended.
Breast shape after removal varies by patient, depending on factors like tissue elasticity and how long you've had implants. We'll walk you through what to expect based on your specific anatomy.
No. Removal is a valid decision regardless of the reason, whether it's a complication, a change in preference, or simply wanting to move on.
This depends on the reason for removal. Complications like rupture or capsular contracture are more likely to be covered than removal for personal preference. We can help you understand what applies to your situation.
Most patients return to work within a week, with a gradual return to exercise and strenuous activity over the following several weeks.
Yes, implant exchange is an option if you're interested in replacing rather than simply removing your current implants, which we can discuss during your consultation.
Yes, removal typically includes addressing any surrounding scar tissue, such as in cases of capsular contracture, as part of the procedure.
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