Removal of implant after mastectomy. Would this require hospitalization and drains, or could it be an outpatient procedure?

Hello!  Thank you for your question.  It is certainly your decision if you wish to remove your other implant and terminate your reconstruction at this time. It is typically done as an outpatient surgical procedure. It is common to use a drain in order to remove the fluid which will accumulate in the potential space from the pocket where the implant was placed and promote adherence of your skin flaps down to your chest wall. Your decision is reasonable.  This will not preclude you from having reconstruction in the future if you so decide. In the meantime, prosthetic bras are always an option for you too. Best wishes!

Sorry to hear about your issues after your reconstruction. Removal of the implant can be done as an outpatient. I would typically recommended drain with the removal the implant and the capsule. This is up to the discretion of your surgeon.

Removing an implant from a normal healthy breast and normally be done as an outpatient.  Whether or not you will need a drain will depend on the judgment of your surgeon.  If there is nothing wrong with the pocket and there is no fluid present it is very likely that you will not need a drain.