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Is It Safe to Have Implants Removed While Awake?

asked 1 year ago by champions in Orlando, FL
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 458 times
Tags: under muscle, safety

I had my implants 4 years ago, under the muscle. I went from an A cup to a B cup. But I never really wanted them in the first place. I want them removed my plastic surgeon who place them says that he can remove it with local anesthesia (lidocaine) in the medical office. I will be wide awake. Is that safe, will I feel the pain?

15 answers to Is It Safe to Have Implants Removed While Awake?

Breast And plant Removal under Local Anesthesia?

Thank you for the question. Removal of breast implants under local anesthesia should not be a problem (assuming appropriate patient selection).

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Removing breast implants under local anesthesia

As long as you are adequately anesthesthetized, you should be okay. However, if you're really anxious I would recommend twilight sedation for more comfort.

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants can be safe to remove under local

If implants are not leaking in the case of a gel implant, or in any case with a saline implant, removal is safe and comfortable for most in an office setting, under local anesthesia. If you truly put them in for someone else, you will feel better without them. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Implant removal under local

Probably not my method of choice but it can be done under local anesthesia. I might would add some valium or a relaxant of some sort!

Ricardo A. Meade, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Removal of Implants under local

This certainly can be done if only removal is required. If internal work on the capsule may be required then local anesthesia would be inadequate. Dr. ES

Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Removing breast implants under local anesthesia

If the implants are to be removed only, then it is reasonable to consider a locat anesthetic. If other procedures are necessary such as a lift or capsulectomy then another option should be discussed.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Removing Breast Implants while awake

Simple removal of breast implants in a sub muscular or sub glandular position can be safely accomplished with only a local anesthetic. You may be more comfortable with some oral sedation. However, if there is additional work to be done such as capsulectomy or breast lift, you will likely need a little more that local anesthesia to be comfortable.

Mark Preston, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon

Removing Implants Under Local

Yes it can be done and when you consider the savings of having it done this way, the yes becomes even BIGGER. It is simplest if you have relatively little breast tissue and a soft capsule. By doing it in the office under local anesthesia (you are completely awake and alert and will be able to drive yourself home) you save yourself the facility fee and any anesthesia fees. In addition, my own fee is much less when done this way. You have probably had your... more

Curtis Wong, MD
Redding Plastic Surgeon

Can I have my implants removed under local anesthesia?

The simple answer is yes but the more complicated answer is, it depends. Simply removing your implants is straightforward but many of us will also irritate (or remove) the capsule surrounding the implant so that your long-term result is more natural from the both standpoint of look and feel. I would suggest having it done under some type of anesthesia so that you can get the best result possible. Short cuts don't often yield the most optimal results in the long run... more

Gregory A. Buford, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon

Implant removal with local anesthesia

Hi. Yes, this can be done with only local anesthesia, but a little bit of IV sedation would make your experience much more pleasant. Also, if you have other issues with the breast (capsular contracture, for example) that require a more involved surgery than just simple implant removal, I would not recommend local anesthesia by itself. All the best,

Thomas Fiala, MD
Altamonte Springs Plastic Surgeon

Removing implants under local

I suppose it is okay to remove breast implants under local provided that is all that is being done, but any other work to treat a leaking implant, capsule issues, etc.. shoudl be done with at least sedation in an accredited facility.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant removal under Local

Yes, your implants can in fact be removed with local anesthesia alone. If any other problems are present, however, such as capsule contracture, additional surgery may be required to remove the capsule tissue around the implants and this would require general or sedational anesthesia.

Stephen Delia, M.D.
Boston Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implants

It is very possible to remove the Breast implants under local anesthesia. However the Capsule will be much more difficult to remove under local anesthesia. The capsule or the scar surrounding the implant may not resorb and may collect fluid later.

Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

OK to remove breast implants in the office

Most likely, it is reasonable to remove your implants in the the surgeon's office using an injection of local anesthetic. In fact, it may be safer to do so since no general anesthetic is required. Unlike putting in breast implants, removing them is much easier. Unless you have ruptured silicone gel implants, capsular contracture that needs to be treated or some other revision work that needs to be done, simple removal in the office is a safe (and less expensive) choice. more