Breast Implant Removal
in Bucks County, PA, and Hunterdon County, NJ

Real Patient Samantha Details Her Decision To Remove Her Breast Implants

What is Breast Implant Removal?

Women who have had a previous breast augmentation or breast reconstruction  may elect breast implant removal to:

• Replace their current saline or silicone implants with new implants
• Reduce or enlarge the size of their current implants
• Return to natural breasts

With time, there could be a variety of personal or private causes for a woman to opt to have her breast implants either removed or exchanged. Medical concerns that would require breast implant removal include trauma, infections or surgical complications, or systemic illness from their breast implants.

Benefits of Breast Implant Removal

Cosmetic or silhouette dissatisfaction is a possible concern with any breast implant, but some women with breast implants may experience an increasing dissatisfaction with their breast implants over time. Because of his extensive experience, he patiently explains to each woman who is contemplating surgery that even if she is initially happy with her implants, she may at some point become unsatisfied with them. He explains to each patient prior to surgery that he will restore their breasts to pre-surgery condition or have the implants replaced to meet their expectations.

Good Candidates for Breast Implant Removal

Women’s breasts change over the passage of time due to the natural causes of gravity, hormones or aging, and the breast’s shape, symmetry, and volume may alter after augmentation surgery. Breast implant removal candidates may have any of the following issues:

• Systemic illness from breast implants such as Breast Implant Illness
• Breast implants that bottom out, and have become displaced and are now below the breast’s fold
• Breast implants that have shifted
• Malposition of the breast’s nipple or its displacement
• Breast implants have formed a “uniboob” or symmastia due to the implants sliding together
• A stretching occurred in the bottom section of the breast
• The breast implant or implants experience a rupture or leak
• Hardening of the implant due to a capsule contracture
• Implant site infection
• Ptosis or severe sagging or drooping of the breasts
• Wrinkle or rip in a breast implant

What Happens During Breast Implant Removal?

During the breast implant removal procedure, Dr. Buinewicz will use the original incisions to extract the implants from within the pocket of the breast and will then suture the incision. The breast implants might have altered the breast’s internal structure if they were in position for a number of years. This damage could create issues to the skin that are seen after the implants are removed. Sagging or excess skin can be removed and treated at the time of the removal with a breast lift or re-implantation performed by Dr. Buinewicz. Removing the capsules or scar tissue that forms around an implant is a different procedure – not all patients require removal of their capsules. Dr Buinewicz will discuss this with you at your consultation.

Dr. Buinewicz performs each revision and corrective breast augmentation surgery with a customized approach. He understands that every implant removal and implant exchange operation is unique. Revision surgery is commonly used to correct ruptured implants, capsular contracture, implant migration and any other complications that arise with breast implants. If you are experiencing complications with your implants or if you have simply decided to have your breast implants removed, Dr. Buinewicz can answer your questions and address any of your concerns with a customized solution.

Recovery after Breast Implant Removal

After removal, patients can anticipate a recovery process that is very similar to their breast augmentation surgery. Patients commonly return to work after one week and are permitted to resume any strenuous activities after approximately three weeks. Patients with repositioned implants that have been placed under the pectoral muscle or patients who have undergone a more complicated revision surgery should anticipate a longer recovery process.

What Problems Can Breast Implant Removal Address?

Breast implant removal is used to correct a number of implant-related concerns, such as:

• Systemic illness for breast implants
• Capsular contracture
• Implant rupture
• Visible rippling
• Malposition

What Is Capsular Contracture?

Capsular contracture is a complication of any breast implant procedure. This is one of the most common conditions that can occur after augmentation or reconstruction, and the cause for the capsular contracture differs between patients. Chronic persistentnflammation surrounding the implant is the most common contributing issue. We do not know what exactly causes this chronic inflammation.  Capsular contracture occurs when the capsule that surrounds the breast implant tightens and thickens. The area surrounding the implant becomes significantly smaller and may decrease so significantly in size that the implant becomes distorted and firm. The body is essentially trying to shrink the implant to the smallest size possible.

How Much Does Breast Implant Removal Cost?

Dr. Buinewicz offers his patients affordable financing, and he also accepts personal checks, cash or credit cards.

If you are experiencing pain related to your breast implants or a medical complication, or if you are generally unhappy with the appearance or condition of your breasts, Dr. Buinewicz will assist you. He offers breast implant removal and will educate you regarding other revision procedures that may give you the relief from pain or the cosmetic results that you are seeking. Buinewicz Plastic Surgery, located in Doylestown, PA, and Flemington, NJ, welcomes the residents of Hunterdon County, NJ and Bucks County, PA. Contact us today!

CALL TODAY 215-647-9668

Flemington, NJ

200 Route 31, Suite 206
Flemington, NJ 08822