Breast Implant Removal/Replacement

Breast implants usually do not last forever. While most women with breast implants do well for many years, situations can arise where secondary procedures may be needed to help reach a more ideal aesthetic appearance. Increased firmness, or capsular contracture, can occur due to changes in the scar capsule that forms around an implant. In the case of silicone gel implants, such a situation usually calls for an evaluation to ensure that the implant has not ruptured. Rupture of a saline implant is usually more readily apparent. Surgical procedures to divide or remove the implant capsule may be needed with possible implant removal or replacement.

Your aesthetic goals may have changed over time. You may have decided that a particular breast size or shape that was important to you earlier in life may be different from your present goals or wishes. Dr. Benjamin and his staff, have many options to help improve the outcome for your goal to change your breast appearance or correct an implant problem. Some solutions can include saline or silicone gel implant removal with or without replacement.

You may be a candidate for removal of *breast implants* if you desire to have previously placed breast implants removed for medical or personal reasons. The intent of this surgery is the removal of your implants, and possible removal of capsules (scar tissue) and local silicone. Replacing with new implants to achieve a more firmer result can be combined with a breast lift.

If you are interested in any cosmetic procedure, please feel free to get your questions answered by contacting Dr. James R. Benjamin. Please call us today to schedule your complimentary consultation.