Can I have a general surgeon remove my saline breast implants? No capsule removal or lift.

Yes, technically, a general surgeon could make an incision and remove the implant.  But they would not have the training to help you with capsulectomy, lift, pocket revision, or perform other related procedures.Now that there are plenty of specialist surgeons available - it's not like the old days, where one doctor in town did everything, from surgery to delivering babies. Go see a specialist.

Thank you for your question. The short answer is that you can do anything you want, but that does not mean it is the right thing to do. Sure, a general surgeon can make an incision, pull out an implant, and close an incision back, but they do not have the same level of experience of expertise in these types of procedures.My question to you is: What are you saving or gaining by having a general surgeon do it? If your insurance is covering the removal procedure, they would cover a plastic surgeon doing it just as likely as a general surgeon. If you are paying for the procedure out of pocket, there are many plastic surgeons who have their own procedure or operating room suites and could likely provide you with a very competitive price quote for having the procedure done.I would advise you to look at all your available options before making a decision. Best of luck!