Capsule cutting video from a recent explant surgery. Sound on.
This patient came in after having her implants for 15 years. She described the right side as hard + uncomfortable. During surgery, we found calcified, contracted, + significantly thickened capsules — especially on R *Mentor saline implants, 380cc VIEW NOW
Implant Removal Under Local Anesthesia
Implant removal under local anesthesia is a procedure where breast implants are taken out while the patient is awake but numbed in the area. Allows for a quicker, less invasive recovery compared to general anesthesia. VIEW NOW
Motiva Implant Exchange + Lift
Existing implants are removed and replaced with smaller Motiva ergonomic implants. An internal bra and breast lift are performed as part of the procedure. VIEW NOW
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