Breast Explant Surgery in NYC

Breast explant, or breast implant removal, is offered for women who are unhappy with their augmentation results or have experienced complications after surgery. Performed with precision by award-winning, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Kaveh Alizadeh, breast explant surgery can relieve discomfort, enhance peace of mind, and restore the natural curvature of the chest.

Meet Dr. Kaveh Alizadeh – A Top Breast Specialist in New York City

Named a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly and the Consumer Research Council for nearly two decades, Dr. Alizadeh is a sought-after authority when it comes to the complex field of breast explant surgery. As a board-certified plastic surgeon serving NYC and Long Island, he is known for his highly natural, elegant results and his unwavering dedication to patient safety and well-being. Dr. Alizadeh understands how challenging breast implant removal can be for patients emotionally, and he offers a compassionate, personalized approach grounded in transparency. His goal is to provide a seamless treatment experience that maximizes confidence, security, and quality of life. Call today to schedule a private consultation in NYC.

What Is Breast Implant Removal?

After breast augmentation, it is not uncommon for some patients to regret their decision and opt to return to their natural chest appearance. In this situation, Dr. Alizadeh can perform explant surgery accompanied by fat transfer and mastopexy to ensure a final result that is balanced and aesthetically pleasing. Breast augmentation can also sometimes lead to complications after surgery, such as capsular contracture or Breast Implant Illness (BII.) When this occurs, Dr. Alizadeh has a wealth of cutting-edge techniques to draw upon that allow him to restore your appearance, comfort, and health. He can perform breast implant removal with a capsulectomy to optimize your well-being and peace of mind.

What Is a Capsulectomy?

A capsulectomy is a procedure to extract the scar tissue-lined capsule in the chest that is responsible for holding the implants in place. Removal of the capsule is often required when a patient struggles with complications like capsular contracture, BII, or BIA-ALCL (Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma). Removing the implants and the scar tissue surrounding them can help restore well-being, comfort, and a sense of security. Dr. Alizadeh will choose from the following treatment modalities:

Total Capsulectomy – This approach allows Dr. Alizadeh to first remove the implant devices and then extract the capsule by dissecting its surface and removing each piece of scar tissue until the area is clean.
Partial Capsulectomy – In this case, Dr. Alizadeh will remove the implants along with a portion of the scar tissue, leaving the rest to be absorbed by the body over time.
En Bloc Capsulectomy – An en bloc capsulectomy involves the simultaneous removal of the implants and the entire capsule rather than a staged approach. This is the recommended route when patients are dealing with BII or BIA-ALCL.

What Are the Benefits of Breast Explant in NYC and Long Island?

Breast implant removal in Long Island has numerous benefits that can help patients regain a sense of normalcy and peace of mind. Advantages include the following:

Safeguards patient health and well-being
Improves confidence and peace of mind
Restores a feminine, natural-looking chest appearance
Alleviates discomfort
Addresses complications after breast augmentation
Lowers overall risks

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Who Is a Good Candidate For Breast Implant Removal?

There are many reasons why women in NYC choose to have their implants removed, including the following:

They wish to reclaim their natural chest appearance
They want to switch from implants to augmentation with natural fat grafting
They are troubled by asymmetry, implant migration, or rupture
They have experienced complications, such as capsular contracture or BII
They are experiencing pain, discomfort, and soreness in the chest
They have concerns related to textured devices

Regardless of why you desire breast explant surgery, Dr. Alizadeh can help you achieve your cosmetic and health goals. He provides an empowering consultation, helping you to obtain the answers you need to make the best decisions for your well-being and your future. Patients seeking breast implant removal in NYC should be healthy non-smokers at a stable weight. Additionally, they need to have positive yet realistic expectations for what the surgery can accomplish based on their private consultation with Dr. Alizadeh.

How Is Breast Implant Removal Performed?

Breast explant surgery is performed under general anesthesia, ensuring your treatment experience is free from stress, pain, and discomfort. Whenever possible, Dr. Alizadeh strives to reuse your original incisions from your augmentation procedure to avoid creating new scars. However, even if he has to make new incisions, Dr. Alizadeh will ensure they are well-placed and inconspicuous. Once he has created your incisions, the doctor will remove your implants and perform fat grafting, mastopexy, or capsulectomy as dictated by your treatment plan. He will then carefully close your incisions with advanced suturing techniques and place you in the recovery suite to be monitored by our world-class healthcare team.

What Will Recovery Entail?

Recovery times will vary slightly depending on the techniques used by the doctor and the scope of the work performed. In general, you may experience more or less the same healing timeline as you did with the original breast augmentation surgery. Most patients can resume work after a week or two and return to strenuous exercise within about 4-6 weeks.

You will have prescription pain medications to help offset any soreness, swelling, and bruising that arises after the procedure. Dr. Alizadeh will fit you with a compression garment and provide a detailed aftercare plan to follow. Don’t hesitate to call his office with any questions or concerns that arise during recovery.

Schedule Your Consultation in NYC With Dr. Alizadeh Today

If you would like to learn more about undergoing breast explant with world-class, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Alizadeh in New York City and Long Island, contact us today to set up a private consultation. Dr. Alizadeh will listen carefully to your cosmetic vision and prepare a precision-oriented treatment plan that accomplishes your goals. Call today to get started.

Breast Explant Surgery FAQ

Should Implants Be Changed Every Ten Years?

Most doctors recommend changing or removing breast implants after a decade. After about 10 years, the risk of complications with implants increases. Devices left in place too long can lead to capsular contracture or implant rupture.

What Is Capsular Contracture?

Around 7-15% of women will experience capsular contracture at some point during the lifetime of their implants. The complication involves an increase in the production of scar tissue surrounding the implant, which is the body’s way of protecting itself from an object it deems foreign. While the capsule is there to keep the implant from shifting in place, if it is too thick, it can cause discomfort and pain and also compromise the aesthetic appearance of the chest.

What Is BIA-ALCL?

Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a rare cancer of the immune system that arises in the scar tissue-laced capsule surrounding the breast implant. This disease was connected with textured implants, leading many physicians to discontinue their use.

What is Breast Implant Illness?

Breast implant illness (BII) is a sickness that can include fatigue, joint pain, cognitive changes, and other symptoms. It is a rare complication after breast augmentation or reconstruction with implants. Many experts believe that BII is an autoimmune or inflammatory reaction, but the illness is not that well understood to this day.

Is Breast Implant Removal Painful?

Breast implant removal is performed under general anesthesia, which allows you to sleep peacefully throughout the procedure. Afterward, Dr. Alizadeh will furnish you with prescription pain medications to ensure a peaceful and comfortable healing journey.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

Your first appointment with Dr. Alizadeh will be your consultation, during which you will discuss your goals and review your medical and surgical history. After your surgery, you can expect several follow-up visits that allow the doctor to remove any drains and sutures and check that your incisions are healing optimally.

Can I Combine a Breast Implant Removal With Other Procedures?

Yes. Dr. Alizadeh is an accomplished plastic surgeon who performs a vast array of transformative aesthetic options that can help you look and feel like the best version of yourself. During your private consultation, the doctor can go over options of interest in order to create a customized combination treatment plan that meets your needs.