With so much focus on the “before,” many patients may be wondering what comes after?
Life after breast implant removal depends greatly on why the implants are being removed. For patients dealing with Breast Implant Illness, the procedure can reduce or do away with related pain, fatigue, mood disorders, brain fog, headaches, and other similar problems. An explantation—as the removal process is called—isn’t guaranteed to fix these issues, but for most patients their symptoms significantly improve.Dr. Buinewicz has worked with numerous patients who found relief from their BII symptoms once they no longer had implants in their breasts.
Patients who are experiencing obvious implant-related complications will also see an improvement in quality of life, since both capsular contracture and an implant rupture can cause discomfort and pain—in addition to creating a visible change in the breasts’ appearance. Capsular contracture, which is the tightening of the natural scar tissue the body makes around a breast implant, can squeeze the device out of shape, causing the breast to look unusual. A leak can cause the implant to deflate. For patients with saline-filled implants, the leak can lead to a rapid change in breast size.
Anyone seeking breast implant removal because they no longer like the look, size, or shape of their breasts can enjoy an aesthetic change.
In the case of patients with complications or implant styles that no longer match their preferences, new implants may be inserted to provide volume. Other patients opt to go implant-free from that point forward, choosing to admire their natural breasts.
Large breasts that no longer hold an implant may end up sagging because of volume loss. For patients with this issue, Dr. Buinewicz can perform a breast lift to tighten tissues and elevate the breasts once again.
Want to find out more about the potential benefits of life after breast implant removal? Read out to Buinewicz Plastic Surgery by sending a message online or call (215) 647-9668 to set up a consultation.
