Why Would Someone Want a Breast Implant Removed?

Choosing to undergo breast augmentation surgery is a very important decision that requires considerable time, thought, and deliberation. Patients should have their long-term interests in mind when making any decisions regarding this procedure. However, long-term does not mean forever and there are certain circumstances that may lead to a woman wanting to have her breast implants removed. Today I thought it would be instructive to discuss these specific situations and how I am able to help patients who have made this choice.

Having a breast implant removed is a very personal choice that can be made for several reasons. Some patients may prefer a different implant size than the one they chose at the time of their breast augmentation procedure. In some cases, an implant can slightly shift in the years since the procedure was performed, leading to a desire for a new, better-positioned replacement. Although this is very rare, some women may experience breast implant complications like capsular contracture that can impact how the breasts look and feel.

Regardless of the reason, once a woman has made the decision to take action regarding her breast implant(s), she will then have to decide whether she wants to undergo breast implant removal or breast revision surgery. During breast revision procedures, I remove the original implants and then insert new ones to satisfy the specific needs of the patient that I am treating.

In the video below, I go into detail on when it might make sense for women to have their breast implants removed, and the available options that they may choose from:

While it’s true that the satisfaction rate is extremely high following breast augmentation surgery, there are many things that can happen through the years that can lead a woman to pursue her options. I’m happy to provide multiple effective choices for patients who wish to have their breast implants removed and/or replaced. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation today, contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. You can follow along with me on Facebook for additional cosmetic surgery tips, news, and much more.