Breast Implant Removal Without Anesthesia- Will I Feel The Capsule?
Breast implant removal without general anesthesia may be possible in select cases, but whether you feel the capsule depends on the surgical approach and extent of capsule removal. VIEW NOW
40 year old breast implant removal case
This 40-year-old patient chose to have her breast implants removed after many years. Implant removal can be performed for a variety of personal reasons. VIEW NOW
Implant removal case | Dr. Danielle Dumestre
This patient chose to undergo breast implant removal with Dr. Danielle Dumestre to achieve a look and feel that better aligned with her current lifestyle and goals. Breast implant removal can be performed for a variety of reasons. VIEW NOW
Breast Lift Incision Consult
Consultation peak at breast lift incision planning and decision making. The thought process is discussed more in depth along with associated potential issues, outcomes, risks at each personalized consultation. VIEW NOW
There’s a quiet shift that happens when you stop trying to meet an idea of yourself and start returning to what feels real.
And now, without them, there’s space to breathe, to feel, and to exist without effort. Six years post breast explant surgery and grateful for each day VIEW NOW
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
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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