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Do you wish you could re-do your breast implants or looking for a change? Learn more about breast implant removal with Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery. Don’t be unhappy with your implant size, shape, or position anymore and experience expert, tailored results today!

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Most women are delighted with their breast implants, but not all are. And an early positive reaction can change over time. That might be because your ideals for your body shape have changed or because of problems with the implants. If you’ve removed your implants, whatever the reason, you have several options for making them look great once more. One is a breast lift, a procedure that can restore your breasts to an attractive shape after implant removal surgery.

What Is a Breast Explant?

Breast explant surgery removes your breast implants. The implants are simply extracted, and the natural breast tissue gradually goes back to its original volume. However, this is not always the case. Many patients who have undergone a breast explant elsewhere seek out the experts at Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery for a breast lift.

Choosing a Breast Lift after a Breast Explant

It would be nice if, by removing the implants, your breasts simply went back to their original shape. But time has usually passed since the implants were placed, and aging, plus the weight of the implants, tends to result in some sagging. Your breasts may now hang low, with the nipple pointing downward.

The other change the implants have made over time is in the position of tissue within your breast. Your body responds naturally to implants by shifting tissue to balance the pressure and volume throughout the breast. This created an attractive shape while your implants were in place. When your implants are removed, you may be left with hollow areas where the implants once were. It can take several months for the tissue to shift again into a more natural-looking position. And it may never shift back to create the rounded breast shape you would prefer. Without correction, your breasts may settle into an elongated or flattened shape.

Choosing a breast lift after an explant can address these issues. The breast lift corrects sagging by removing excess skin and raising the profile of the breasts. As part of the procedure, the surgeon also repositions and tightens tissue within the breast to create a rounded, natural-looking, youthful profile.

Learn More in a Personal Consultation

Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim at Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery have developed an impeccable reputation for stunning, natural-looking cosmetic treatment and plastic surgery results, attracting patients from all over the world. Contact our practice today at (310) 746-5475 or send an online request to schedule a consultation. We’ll discuss all of your options for breast lifts after an explant and help you decide on the procedure or combination of procedures that will give you the look and peace of mind you are seeking.

Whether you’re considering breast implant removal for personal reasons or because of a problem with your implants, you may be concerned about how your breasts will look after the implants are removed. 

Your breasts will certainly be smaller without the implants. In fact, they’ll return to the size they were before the implants were placed. But they won’t necessarily return to their former shape. For one thing, you are older now, and aging affects the form of the breasts — they tend to sag over time. If you’ve had children or gained and lost weight, that can add to the drooping effect. The implants themselves will also have caused your skin to stretch, and they may have displaced the tissue inside your breasts. It’s common for breasts to appear deflated after implants are removed, and yours may have a hollowed look where the implants were. 

Some of these immediate effects will improve with time as your breast tissue naturally shifts and settles. Other changes may need correction with plastic surgery to give you a look you feel great about. Here are four aesthetic options you may want to consider either as part of or after your breast implant removal.

1. Breast Lift

Many women who have implants removed choose to have a breast lift at the same time, especially when the implants were large. A breast lift removes excess skin that has been stretched from the implants — or simply due to aging or weight changes — and restores a more youthful shape. 

The term “breast lift” covers a wide range of procedures that reshape the breasts and eliminate sagging. It almost always includes raising the profile of the breast and moving the areolas to a higher position. It can also reduce the size of the areolas to be in better proportion with the breasts after implant removal. A breast lift will also reshape the tissue inside the breasts to correct any contour irregularities, such as the hollows that can be left where the implants once sat. If the implants displaced tissue to the sides or bottom of the breast, the procedure can pull this tissue back into the upper center of the breast for a naturally rounded look.

2. Fat Transfer

Fat transfer moves fat from a part of the body where you have excess — around your middle or on your thighs, for example — to a place where you need more volume. After breast implant removal, fat transfer can be used to give your breasts a fuller, rounder look.

The fat transfer process uses liposuction to harvest fat from a part of the body you’d like reshaped. The fat tissue is then processed for insertion into the area that needs more volume. The beauty of the procedure is that it offers both slimming and rounding results in different parts of the body and the augmentation to your breasts is made with your own tissue. The results are attractive and long-lasting and can add significantly to your breast volume.

3. Pectoral Muscle Adjustment

Some women who have had breast implants placed beneath the chest wall muscles (known as subpectoral placement) experience problems with the pectoral muscles that may need to be corrected after implant removal. The most common concern is the minor weakening of the muscles, which has resulted from their stretching over the implant. This is typically corrected naturally, with exercise, once the implants are removed. A more troubling — though rare — problem happens when the muscles are displaced by the implant. This can cause the breasts to take on a distorted appearance when the chest muscles are flexed. If this has happened to you, an additional procedure may be needed with implant removal to reposition and reattach the pectoral muscles in their normal position on the chest wall.

4. Replacement Implants

Depending on your reason for having breast implants removed, you might consider replacing them with implants of a different size, shape, or type. This can be a way to change your breasts to a look that suits your current desires or to replace an implant that concerns you for health reasons with one that feels safer.

Talk With an Expert

If you are considering breast implant removal or replacement, talk with Dr. David Kim or Dr. Eugene Kim at Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery about your options. They have developed an impeccable reputation for their stunning, natural-looking results. Contact them today at (310) 746-5475 or send an online request to schedule a consultation.

How to Prepare For Breast Implant Removal | West Hollywood | Los AngelesAny breast implant revision plastic surgery is usually more complex than the primary breast augmentation procedure.

The steps involved in the breast implant removal surgery preparation will be quite similar to the original breast enhancement procedure. The surgeon will discuss these steps thoroughly with the surgeon during the pre-op consultation. 

Patients who understand the procedure and are well-prepared tend to experience lesser pre-operative anxiety. They also have a better chance of achieving safe and effective outcomes. plastic surgeon Dr. David Kim provides breast implant removal to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and surrounding communities.

Preparation Guidelines

The below-mentioned guidelines will enable patients to prepare appropriately for breast implant removal:

The patient should follow the surgeon’s preparation guidelines in a diligent manner for safe and predictable outcomes.

Do’s and Don’ts

The surgeon’s administrative staff may provide the patient with a copy of common surgery instructions or do’s and don’ts to allow the patient to prepare for her breast implant removal surgery. These guidelines may include the following:

Some patients may experience post-operative anxiety and stress a day before the procedure. In these types of cases, the surgeon may prescribe an anti-anxiety medication for the patient to be used a night before the surgery. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and nearby areas for breast implant removal. 

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Breast augmentation has come a long way since its initial introduction to U.S. patients in 1962. New implant types, incision techniques, and placement options have made it possible to tailor treatment to each person’s body. Thanks to these highly personalized treatment strategies, this popular plastic surgery has left countless patients extremely satisfied with their results. 

Most of our breast augmentation patients are delighted by their new look and love their implants for years to come. However, tastes change and there may come a time when you’ll no longer want breast implants. While some women may choose to continue life without implants, others may feel more confident with a less invasive alternative that keeps their curves. Our Beverly Hills surgeons can guide you through your treatment options and help you find the right solution for your figure. 

The Reasons Behind Implant Removal

The reasons for choosing breast implant removal are as numerous as the reasons for initially choosing breast augmentation. While these reasons span the gamut between medical and cosmetic, some of the most common reasons we hear at BHPS include:

Aesthetics

Your perfect breasts at 20 and 50 may not look the same. Dissatisfaction with too large implants is among the most frequent reasons our plastic surgeons hear when it comes to implant removal in Beverly Hills. While some patients may choose to simply reduce the size of their implant, others opt to return to their natural breast size.  

Surgical Revision

When performed by a skilled plastic surgeon, breast augmentation typically produces excellent results. As one of the top plastic surgery practices in Beverly Hills, we see many patients that may have received sub-par results at another practice. Revision surgery can correct errors and abnormalities from a previous breast surgery, but some patients may find the prospect of having to undergo one or more revision surgeries not worth the time or effort and choose to have their implants removed. 

Rupture or Leakage

Like other medical devices, breast implants are not made to last forever. Modern implants last a long time and are less likely to leak than older models, especially if you opt for a cohesive silicone breast implant (aka gummy bear implants). 

If you’re experiencing rupture or leakage of your breast implants, replacement or removal are your options. Breast implant replacement surgery is a straightforward procedure, often offering a shorter and easier recovery than the initial breast augmentation. We also offer implant removal for those patients that no longer want breast implants. 

Capsular Contracture or Illness

While increasingly rare with new implant types, capsular contracture can cause breast hardening, distortion, and discomfort. Treatment for this condition includes removing the breast implant, removing or repairing the capsule of scar tissue that surrounds the implant, and replacing the breast implant. Alternatively, the breast implant can be permanently removed and not replaced. 

Other women may have illnesses or medical conditions that require breast implant removal. Talk with your doctor if this is a concern and explore your options. 

While the reasons behind implant removal can vary, the results of this procedure can sometimes leave women with less than what they had before. In these instances, simultaneous fat transfer is a natural solution for restoring your curves. 

Benefits of Simultaneous Fat Transfer

Also known as reverse liposuction, simultaneous fat transfer leverages extra fat in your body to build breast volume and restore breast shape after implant removal. During the procedure, fat cells are removed from a different part of the patient’s body and injected into the breast tissue. This creates natural volume and can fill in minor gaps left when implants are removed. When combined with implant removal surgery, patients can go from implants to fat transfer-enhanced curves. 

There are many benefits to this procedure including:

Efficient Treatment

Surgery is never fun. For many women considering implant removal, the prospect of more surgery is less than appealing. Breast implant removal surgery with simultaneous fat transfer condenses multiple treatments into one surgery, shortening recovery time. 

Minimize the Risk of Capsular Contracture

Women who’ve had implants removed due to capsular contracture or infection are at a higher risk of recurrence if they decide to replace their implants. Advanced surgical techniques and changing the positioning of the implants may mitigate some of this risk. 

Removing implants and simply augmenting natural breast size with reverse liposuction helps eliminate the possibility of experiencing capsular contracture again without compromising a patient’s overall appearance. 

Permanent Volume and Natural Enhancement

Fat cells are not typically eliminated without surgery. Replacing implants with grafted fat tissue leaves patients with natural, long-lasting augmentation. Implants and prosthetics may require replacement down the road but transferred fat will stick around. 

Am I A Candidate for Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation? Visit our Specialists to Find Out

We want our patients to love their breasts. If yours are no longer sparking joy, let us help you explore other options. In Beverly Hills, our plastic surgeons can help you find solutions to breast implant removal without losing your feminine curves. Call 310-746-5475 today to schedule your consultation with our surgeons today.