Aqua Plastic Surgery - Jupiter

In 2017, I had my breast implants explanted by Dr. David Rankin, and it was truly life-changing. From the very first consultation, Dr. Rankin was the only doctor who never gaslighted me about my symptoms. He listened, answered all of my questions, and made both me and my husband feel completely reassured about the process. His staff and concierge team were also amazing—so kind, accommodating, and supportive, which made me feel at ease every step of the way.

During the consultation, Dr. Rankin discussed the option of a lift. My husband told him, “I’ll let you make the decision. If you think she needs it—I want you, as the surgeon, to do what will look best.” Dr. Rankin made the right call, and he left me looking naturally beautiful. I went from a double D to a beautiful full B, and I couldn’t be happier with how natural and balanced I look.

The results went far beyond appearance. The moment my implants were removed, all of my symptoms disappeared. I lost weight and inflammation, the hip pain that plagued me went away, my dry skin and patches cleared up, the brain fog lifted, and even my anxiety was gone. I finally felt like myself again—healthy, clear, and at peace in my own body.

Over the years, I’ve had many women reach out to me asking who I trusted for my explant removal, and I always refer them to Dr. Rankin—because he truly is the best.

I will forever be thankful to Dr. Rankin for restoring not just my natural beauty, but my health and quality of life. He and his team gave me back the ability to appreciate and love my body again.

I love dr Rankin he is the best . I look and feel so sexy . I told all my friends and my nurse friends about Dr. Rankin . I love all the girls in the office they are the best . The girls make me feel so comfortable and at ease .

Hello,

Today August 11th, i had my breast explant procedure with Dr. Rankin. Dr Rankin is knowledgeable, straight forward and kind. He has a wonderful way of easing your fears and making you feel so comfortable.

I was a ball of nerves when I entered the facility. As you can imagine, the choice to take out my implants was not an easy one to make.

I wanted to share some good news. The back pain that I've had for so many years is gone. I had such a wonderful experience with everyone ! The nurse was great and my anesthesiologist gave me something to relax me which I really appreciated. My nerves were getting this best of me this morning.

I can not wait to continue to heal and ultimately share my journey with others. The surgery went well. I did opt for getting the nerve block (numbs your pain for about three days). I highly recommend it.

Just a few short months ago I was crying myself to sleep wondering if I would ever feel "better" again. I had a laundry list of BII symptoms. The two most notable symptoms were "feeling like I was dying" and back pain that was ungodly. Both have immediately gone away. Thank you God !

I did visit other surgeons in my area (New Jersey) and I was not able to find anyone who believed that BII was a real thing. I was gaslit, I was made fun of, and the doctors did not think it was imperative to perform a full capsulectomy. One doctor said "Ill take out what I can" which simply did not sit well with me. While I recognize this procedure must be challenging, I really wanted someone who was committed to doing everything in thier power to remove everything that was making me sick.

I knew I had to find someone who did not think I was crazy, someone who believed in BII. Dr. Rankin was an answered prayer. He was recommended to my by my friend who also had an explant surgery with him. She explained that he no longer performs breast implant surgery. He only performs explant procedures. That really stood out to me. Dr. Rankin understands the importance of performing a full en bloc procedure and removing the entire capsule that grows over the implant.

Following my procedure, the nurses showed my mom photos from the surgery including photos of my entire capsules. Dr. Rankin and his staff are very transparent and committed to excellence.

How do you thank someone for returning you to optimal health ? How do you thank someone for listening to you when no one else would? Well I will say this - Thank you ! From the bottom of my heart !

Signing off - August 11th 2025 - The day I got my life back

Gina

Hace 7 dias tuve mi explantacion, dr rankin acaba de removerme los drenajes hoy, no puedo decir que ha sido facil o sera, este es un preoceso largo pero estoy mas que feliz con el dr que escogí , inicialmente habia ido a ver otros dos doctores y me habia decidido por otro cirujano, pk dr rankin tenia una larga lista de espera, me asuste mucho con las cosas que me dijo q podian pasar ya ya que fumaba. me asuste mucho pero decidida y con fecha para operarme y deposito dado me hize una mamografía en cual salio que tenia una masa, una biopsia fue ordenada, la cual salio negativa pero la oncologa me ordeno esperar 6 meses y en enero me llamaron de el otro cirujano para devolverme el dinero y asi pense en llamar a dr rankin fui a su consulta y tenia varios dias disponibles a varios meses de la consulta y asi escoji el día, 4 meses despues de consultarme, el tiempo de dios es perfecto y aunque hace solo una semana de mi operacion y tengo un largo camino por recorrer me siento mas que agradecida con dr rankin y su team, con el resultado tambien estoy mas que feliz aunque estan chiquitas estan bien proporcionas y a pesar que estoy sanando me siento mas liviana mas libre mas yo, me siento que no hay nada extrano adentro de mi halandome que era la senacion que tenia en mi seno derecho, sin mencionar que cada vez que me acostaba sentia que me ahogaba con esas enormes cosas, ponerme implantes fue el peor error en mi vida y quitarmelos fue una de las decisiones maa dificiles que he tomado y nuevamente quiero agradecerle a dr ranking por su dedicacion educando a la comunidad…..

I had my explantation 7 days ago, Dr. Rankin just removed my drains today. I can't say that it has been easy or will be, this is a long process but I am more than happy with the Dr. I chose. Initially I had gone to see two other doctors and I had decided on another surgeon because Dr. Rankin had a long waiting list. I was very scared with the things he told me could happen since I smoked. I was very scared but determined and with a date for surgery and a deposit given, I had a mammogram which showed that I had a mass, a biopsy was ordered which came out negative but the oncologist told me to wait 6 months and in January they called me from the other surgeon to return my money and so I thought about calling Dr. Rankin. I went to his consultation and he had several days available several months before the consultation and so I chose the day, 4 months after consulting me, God's timing is perfect and although it has only been a week since my surgery and I have a long way to go, I feel more than grateful to Dr. Rankin and his team, with the results I am also more than happy although they are small they are well proportioned and despite the fact that I am healing I feel lighter, freer, more like myself. I feel like there is nothing strange inside me pulling at me, which was the sensation I had in my right breast, not to mention that every time I lay down I felt like I was suffocating with those huge things. Getting implants was the worst mistake of my life and removing them was one of the hardest decisions I have ever made. Once again, I want to thank Dr. Ranking for his dedication to educating the community….

1000/10 surgeon. Top notch & professional, caring, bedside mannerism are the best I’ve ever experienced. He truly cares for his patients and is not in it for the money, you genuinely feel his kindness and his charismatic aura and heart. My experience was amazing and if I had to go back and do it all over again, I would. In a heartbeat. I recommend to anyone who is looking for an explant, you will TRULY be in good hands. The nursing staff was so sweet and funny, a lot of them have had an explant themselves, which makes it even more special because they know what you’re going through. The anesthesiologist was the best, she was one of my favorites there, I loved her— so sweet & comforting. Dr. Rankin truly listens to your concerns and you feel safe in his hands, for me this was the best doctor I’ve ever spoken to & experienced. Genuinely an angel who is helping women improve and take their health back. This was a blessing to be taken into their care, I’m almost 3 weeks post explant & I already feel so much better and lighter. If you’re able to explant, BOOK & DO IT. You will NOT regret it, I promise!!!! 10000/10 recommend endlessly!!!!

I love my end results and feel so much better after my explant, lift, & fat transfer. I had right arm numbness, migraines and neck pain that totally went away after surgery. Dr Rankin is very knowledgeable & kind! I am thankful for him and his team! I am 5'5 & 130lbs

I reside in California. Aqua Plastic is the place to go if you are thinking of removing your breast implants. I’m grateful I found Dr. Rankin. Dr. Rankin was understanding and agreed with my personal decision. I’m so grateful for his great work!! Thank you Dr. Rankin!

Dee Hicks made me feel confident I made the right choice. She was available to answer all my questions, she was patient, and understanding with all my concerns. Dee really cares! Thank you Dee for your help, advice, and support through my process!

This place offers two additional services which helped my healing process tremendously. I really recommend adding them. My recovery was a breeze. I was able to explorer the area with minimal pain.

Each and every staff member at that location were professional and helpful.

Also, my stay at Homewood Suites was great! It was very convenient.

After waiting a year and a half, I finally had my breast explant surgery with Dr. Rankin—and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. From the very first consultation, Dr. Rankin and his team were warm, compassionate, and incredibly supportive. I felt completely at ease and cared for throughout the entire process.

I was especially nervous because I don’t have much natural breast tissue, but my results honestly exceeded all my expectations. Even early in the healing process, they look amazing—so natural and better than I ever imagined. Dr. Rankin is a truly gifted surgeon with an eye for detail and a genuine care for his patients.

What’s even more amazing is how much better I feel overall. Several symptoms I had—like persistent eye allergies, gut issues, and neck pain—cleared up after surgery, and I hadn’t even realized they were related to my implants. I feel healthier, lighter, and more like myself again.

If you’re considering explant surgery, I can’t recommend Dr. Rankin enough. He gave me back my health and confidence. I only wish I had done it sooner.

I had smooth saline implants placed under the muscle in 2012 and developed symptoms of Breast Implant Illness (BII) within the first year. I didn’t know what BII was for the first several years, but once I learned about it I started researching how to move forward with explant surgery. I consulted with at least four surgeons across multiple states before I found Dr. Rankin. Once I viewed his website I instantly knew he was the surgeon for me. His after photos spoke for themselves and illustrated his skill level and artistic ability to reconstruct the breasts in a way that appeared natural and flattering. My initial consultation with his explant liaison went wonderfully, and I chose to book my surgery right then and there. At the time he was booking out about 12-13 months (a testament to the demand for his work). I was okay with waiting if it meant I had the best surgeon. Luckily, I was able to move my appointment up 4 months early thanks to being on the waitlist. I highly recommend you request placement on the waitlist if you’re hoping to get in sooner than your original appointment.

I saw Dr. Rankin on June 17 for an explant with lift and could not be happier with the treatment I’ve received from him and his team, or the results I have thus far. My mother - who had a breast reduction and lift 20 years ago, and was the head OR nurse for a plastic surgeon at the time - said she couldn’t believe how beautiful my results looked immediately after surgery. I’m also pleasantly surprised by the aesthetic results already, as well as the incredibly low pain levels I have experienced. I opted to do a nerve block because I have a low pain tolerance in general. I barely had any pain in the first 72 hours post-op, with minor discomfort in the upper peck muscles due to my implants being placed so high by my previous surgeon. Even the drains have been comfortable. The nerve block has worn off and I still feel incredible considering I just had surgery. I believe that preparing my body with the right nutrients and movement prior to surgery helped with that, but I also believe it’s proof that Dr. Rankin is so skilled in what he does and gentle with his patients.

I traveled from Tennessee to see Dr. Rankin in Florida and it’s been worth every penny so far. I am excited for my continued healing and will report back with updates!

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I can’t recommend Dr Rankin enough! When I first consulted with Dr Rankin and Dee Hicks, I felt right at home and at ease. He hires people with the best energy, his entire staff is amazing. When I met Dee I fell in love with her energy, she has the best aura unlike other people that work at different offices! Same thing with all of the nurses, front desk, etc. Which I think is so important because people remember how you make them feel. I’m so happy with my explant and lift, Dr Rankin is professional, gentle, and kind. No one else I would trust!!