What is Breast Implant Removal?
Implants are designed to enhance the look of your breasts and give you an extra boost in self-confidence. But sometimes, women who have undergone implant procedures find that it’s not for them and seek to return to their original look. Others may have a modified body shape as they age, ruptured implants, or other complications that require your plastic surgeon to remove breast implants. For these cases, there is breast implant removal surgery offered by Dr. Timothy Janiga of JanigaMDs. The aim of this procedure is simple: to remove unwanted breast implants.
Type of Breast Implant Removal Surgery
We offer several types of breast implant removal, depending on your needs. This may include a simple implant removal, a capsulectomy to remove scar tissue, or an en bloc capsulectomy when necessary. If you want to maintain or update your appearance, we can also perform breast implant exchange with breast augmentation to replace old saline or silicone breast implants with new ones. In some cases, a breast lift may be recommended with your implant removal to restore a more youthful, lifted appearance.
Before Your Breast Implant Removal Procedure
Before your breast implant removal procedure, you will have a thorough consultation with Dr. Janiga to discuss your goals, review your medical history, review breast implant removal costs, and determine the best surgical approach. We will provide detailed instructions to help you prepare, including avoiding certain medications, stopping smoking, and arranging a ride home after surgery. During this time, we will also answer any questions you have and ensure you feel confident about your procedure.
Your Breast Implant Removal Procedure
We perform breast implant removal as an outpatient procedure at our Reno surgery center with the patient under general anesthesia. It generally involves accessing the current breast implants through the previously placed incision and removal of the implants. All steps are taken to avoid further scarring by using the initial incision when possible.
Existing scar tissue will also be removed if capsular contracture or other complications have impacted the breast tissue around the implant. If you and Dr. Janiga have decided that a lift is desired after your implant removal, the loose skin will be excised from around the breast area, and the breast tissue will be lifted for a natural, aesthetically pleasing shape.
In some cases, breast lift or breast augmentation procedures may also be necessary to restore breast symmetry after implant removal, depending on the implant size, length of time the implants were in place, and condition of the implant and surrounding tissue. The breast implant removal procedure normally takes one hour in surgery, with another hour of recovery time before leaving the surgery center.
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After Your Breast Implant Removal Procedure
Immediately after your procedure, we will monitor you and release you with your caregiver. You should plan to rest and avoid strenuous activities for a few weeks. We will provide detailed aftercare instructions and schedule follow-up visits to monitor your healing and ensure you are recovering comfortably.
What to Expect After Breast Implant Removal
Breast implant removal recovery can involve some swelling and minimal bruising which may last up to three weeks. You will be given a surgical bra and compression garment for your breasts after implant removal to ease the swelling and discomfort during the recovery period. Most patients can return to work within a few days after their breast implant removal surgery. Full results are expected within three weeks to three months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can breast implants last a lifetime?
What happens to your breasts when you remove implants?
What are the side effects of breast implant removal?
At what age should breast implants be removed?
If I suspect that I have BII (Breast Implant Illness), should I have my implants removed?
Will insurance pay for breast implant removal?
Learn More About Breast Implant Removal at JanigaMDs
In your consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Timothy Janiga, he will walk you through the procedure and what to expect based on your individual case. He can also show you before and after photos of similar procedures he has performed on other JanigaMDs patients.
To set up a consultation with Dr. Janiga for your breast implant removal in Reno, email us today or call 775-364-0224.
