At Krummen Plastic Surgery, we understand that your needs and preferences may change over time. Breast implant removal surgery, also known as explant surgery, is a personalized procedure designed to address a variety of reasons for removing implants, from health concerns to aesthetic desires.
Why Consider Breast Implant Removal?
There are several reasons why you might consider breast implant removal:
Health Concerns:
Complications such as capsular contracture, implant rupture, or other illness can lead to discomfort or health issues.
Aesthetic Changes:
Changes in body shape, size preferences, or lifestyle choices may lead you to opt for a different look.
Personal Choice:
Simply wanting to return to your natural breast size is a valid and respected decision.
The Procedure
Breast implant removal surgery is tailored to your individual needs. Our experienced team, led by Dr. Krummen, employs advanced techniques to ensure a safe and effective procedure. The surgery typically involves:
Incision and Removal
Carefully made incisions to access and remove the implants and any surrounding scar tissue.
Optional Lift or Revision
Depending on your goals, a breast lift or other adjustments may be performed to achieve the desired outcome.
Recovery and Results
Recovery times vary, but most patients can expect:
- Initial Rest: A brief period of rest to allow for healing.
- Gradual Resumption: Gradually returning to normal activities as directed by Dr. Krummen.
- Final Results: Seeing the final results within a few months, as the body adjusts and heals.
Why Choose Krummen Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery for Breast Implant Removal / Explant Surgery?
- A patient’s reason for removal is respected. The practice explicitly recognizes health concerns, aesthetic changes, lifestyle preferences, and the simple desire to return to a natural breast size as valid reasons to consider explant surgery.
- Planning goes beyond simply taking the implant out. Dr. Krummen evaluates the implant, surrounding scar capsule, breast tissue, skin quality, and expected shape after removal so patients understand what may be needed to create the best possible contour.
- Lift and revision options can be considered at the same time. If the breast is likely to look deflated or sagging after implant removal, a breast lift or other adjustment can be discussed rather than leaving that decision until after surgery.
- Experience across the full breast-surgery spectrum. Because Dr. Krummen performs augmentation, lifts, reductions, and reconstructive procedures, explant planning can be individualized around both safety and the patient’s desired post-removal appearance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common reasons include capsular contracture, rupture, discomfort, changing aesthetic preferences, lifestyle changes, or simply wanting to return to a natural breast size.
Not everyone does. The answer depends on implant size, time since augmentation, skin elasticity, remaining breast tissue, nipple position, and the amount of stretching that has occurred.
Scar tissue naturally forms around every implant. Whether some or all of the capsule should be removed depends on the clinical situation, implant condition, symptoms, and surgical judgment.
Yes. Explant surgery can be performed without new implants. The consultation should include a realistic discussion of expected breast volume and shape afterward and whether a lift or other contouring procedure is desired.
Contact Us
If you are considering breast implant removal, we invite you to schedule a consultation. Contact Krummen Plastic Surgery today to discuss your options and take the next step toward achieving your goals.
