Breast Implant Removal without Anesthesia
Breast implant removal is not safely performed without anesthesia. It is a surgical procedure that typically requires general anesthesia or sometimes IV sedation with local anesthesia for comfort and safety. VIEW NOW
Breast Implant Removal Options
Breast implant removal options include explantation, explant with capsulectomy (partial or total), or removal with a breast lift to restore shape. Your plan depends on symptoms, capsule condition, & your desired aesthetic outcome after removal. VIEW NOW
Options for Breast Implant Exchange
Breast implant exchange options include changing size, switching from saline to silicone, correcting asymmetry, or addressing capsular contracture. It can also involve adjusting implant position or combining with a lift for natural-looking results. VIEW NOW
Does the capsule need to be removed as well with an Implant removal?
Most of the time, the answer is no! The capsule is your body’s natural response to the implant, and if it’s healthy, there’s no need to remove it. VIEW NOW
En Bloc Capsulectomy
Our patient had decades-old implants that ruptured with calcified scar tissue. We performed an en bloc capsulectomy and replaced them with cohesive silicone implants, improving shape and creating smoother, natural contours with well-healed incisions. VIEW NOW
Explant day revealed much more than expected.
This patient presented with saline breast implants. Her left capsule was found to be calcified, while the right was contracted—causing pain. During surgery, we also identified a great deal of concerning black floating material within the implant. VIEW NOW
Warning. Graphic! Not all explant surgeries are the same.
This patient had her implants removed one year ago elsewhere—but the capsules were left behind and drains were not used. VIEW NOW
Retiro de implantes
Realizamos el retiro del implante y un levantamiento de senos sin necesidad de colocar nuevos implantes, logrando una forma más natural, firme y acorde a su cuerpo. VIEW NOW
Strength isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s built in the quiet…one breath, one hold, one decision at a time.
Explant was the same kind of strength. Letting go. starting over…truly rebuilding from the inside out. VIEW NOW
Replacement and Removal of Breast Implants
At 3 months post-op, our patient has restored upper pole fullness after a prior reduction. Using 305 cc cohesive gel implants, she achieved a natural, balanced result and returned to normal activities quickly with our rapid recovery approach. VIEW NOW
When Can You Get a Mammogram After Breast Surgery?
Dr. Fisher explains when it is safe to schedule a mammogram following breast surgery. She also shares guidance on where patients in Austin, Texas can receive imaging. VIEW NOW
Removing 40-Year-Old Ruptured Breast Implants
Dr. Fisher performs explant surgery on 40-year-old ruptured breasts implants. Learn what happens during implant removal and what patients can expect. VIEW NOW
Incision Placement
When it comes to any surgery - the scar is all the patient sees and sometimes if even masks what beauty the rest of the procedure achieved. Therefore, placement is key as well as how you maintain post-operatively to achieve the best result. VIEW NOW
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Patient affected by injections of liquid silicone or biopolymers into the breasts
Our patient has had this toxin in her body for more than 10 years, and it recently caused her to experience warning signs or symptoms. VIEW NOW
Serious case of liquid silicone or biopolymer injections into the breasts
Our patient has had this toxin in her body for over 10 years, and recently it caused some kind of warning sign or symptom. These are the consequences of injecting substances that are harmful to the body. VIEW NOW