Breast Implant Revision in Houston, TX

Breast implant removal happens for a number of reasons. The removal may be performed due to medical concerns, like implant leaking, implant rupture, or capsular contracture. In other cases, the patient may desire to increase or decrease the size of the implant, adjust the shape, or upgrade to newer implant technology. Breast implant removal may be required to correct other problems, which can occur with implants, such as the implants moving, wrinkling, sagging, or asymmetry. At his Houston, TX office, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rafi Bidros performs breast revision surgery to exchange implants for patients who want or need new implants. Dr. Bidros may also remove the implants if the patient decides that implants no longer fit their lifestyle. As an added benefit, Dr. Bidros uses Galatea® surgical scaffolds to provide an internal layer of stability and ensure that the results last a long time. Learn more by contacting MyBodyMD to schedule your initial consultation.

Regardless of your needs and aesthetic goals, Dr. Bidros provides breast implant revision surgery in Houston, TX at MyBodyMD to help you achieve the look you want. Breast implant revision offers a number of great benefits to renew the appearance of your breasts, including:

• Procedure is uniquely customized for you
• Includes Galatea surgical scaffold to lift and reinforce soft tissue
• Allows you to increase or decrease implant size
• Replaces damaged implants
• Upgrades implants that are more than ten years old
• Removes unwanted implants for a more natural look
• Addresses issues like sagging, capsular contracture, scar tissue, rippling, and more
• Repositions implants that have shifted
• Improves breast shape and contour
• Recovery time is relatively short

If you have any worries (either medical or aesthetic) after breast augmentation surgery, please make a consultative appointment with Dr. Bidros to discuss your wants and needs and to create your personalized surgical plan. Whether your concern stems from scarring, breast sag, rippling, or unbalanced breasts, implant revision surgery can help repair the issue and create a more pleasing and healthy outcome. This operation can also help if you would like to alter the size, implant styles, or address any other aspect of your breasts.

During breast implant removal surgery, the incision will be made under the breast or around the nipple, and the implants will be carefully removed. Once the implant is removed, Dr. Bidros may place new implants or close the incision with only the natural breast tissue. Dr. Bidros will utilize the Galatea surgical scaffold to elevate and reinforce the soft tissue. The scaffold material is bioabsorbable, which allows for the surrounding breast tissue to strengthen over time. If the patient chooses to remove their implants, Dr. Bidros will shape the tissue and muscles to their best shape and remove any excess skin to avoid sagging.

If a breast implant removal is necessary, the procedure will be done under general anesthesia, just like the breast augmentation procedure. This procedure generally takes approximately 1 – 2 hours to perform. Recovery is relatively quick, though you may experience some discomfort, swelling, and bruising.

Why would breast implants need or want to be removed?
Sometimes, your body may have an adverse reaction to the implants, and this can cause infection, bleeding, necrosis, or calcium deposits. Complications are rare, but as with any surgical procedure and any procedure that involves putting a foreign object in the body, there are risks.

Do I have to replace my implants after removal?
Women who are having very large breast implants removed may be left with a significant cosmetic deformity if they don’t decide to replace the breast implants with other implants. The breast tissue may atrophy, and the chest wall becomes deformed.

Are there any emotional concerns linked to breast implant removal?
Psychological distress may occur after a significant body transformation, including after the removal or revision of breast implants, and it may be necessary to seek treatment if the distress continues or worsens.

How will I know if I need breast implant removal?
Breast implant removal surgery is necessary from time to time. Stay up to date on your checkups so that if a problem does occur, it can be resolved promptly. It’s important to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in breast implants and breast revision surgeries, like Dr. Rafi Bidros.

A lot of circumstances can cause you to be unhappy with your current breast implants. Whether they're the wrong texture, shape, or size, MyBodyMD can help you to achieve the appearance you desire with breast implant removal. At your consultation, Dr. Bidros will talk with you about your options to restore the appearance and feel of your breasts. To find more information, contact our Houston, TX facility today.