Choosing to have your breast implants removed is a personal decision, and the reasons behind it are often a matter of individual preference. You might be ready to change your appearance, or you may have discomfort, changes in your breasts, or concerns related to an aging or damaged implant.
Whatever brings you to the conversation about a breast implant removal in Nashville, understanding your options is an important first step. Plastic surgeon Dr. Hatef focuses on more than just implant removal. At Hatef Aesthetics, we also consider how your breasts may look afterward and create a surgical plan that makes sense for your body.
There are many reasons you might decide that implants no longer fit your needs. Sometimes preferences change over the years. You may have once wanted greater breast volume but now prefer a smaller or more natural profile.
In other cases, you may consider removal at our office in Nashville because of capsular contracture, discomfort, implant rupture, or changes in the appearance of your breasts. The FDA emphasizes that breast implants are not lifetime devices and that the likelihood of complications and additional surgery increases the longer a person has them.
You do not necessarily need to experience a problem to consider removal. You may pursue the procedure because you simply no longer want implants.
We tailor breast implant removal, sometimes called explant surgery, to your needs. Generally, the procedure involves an incision and removing the existing implant. Depending on your circumstances, the surgeon may also partially or completely remove the scar tissue capsule surrounding the implant.
However, not every person requires the same approach. Implant removal may involve removing the implant while leaving the surrounding capsule in place, or removing part or all of the capsule. At our facility in Nashville, we could explain which explant technique is appropriate based on your implants, breast tissue, and medical considerations.
This individualized planning is especially important if you suspect a rupture, significant capsular contracture, or another implant-related concern.
This is understandably one of the biggest questions you might have. The answer depends on several factors, including implant size, the amount and quality of remaining natural breast tissue, and changes over time.
After removal at our facility in Nashville, your breasts may appear smaller, flatter, or less firm than they did with implants. Skin that stretched to accommodate an implant does not always completely return to its previous position. Implant removal alone may not provide the outcome you were hoping for. You may want to discuss additional options to address loose skin, breast position, or volume.
Recovery after a breast explant at our facility in Nashville varies according to the extent of surgery and your body’s healing process. You may have dressings, a supportive surgical garment, and, in some circumstances, temporary drains. Swelling and other postoperative changes gradually improve as healing progresses.
We provide you with detailed instructions for incision care, medications, activity, and follow-up appointments. Healing continues for several weeks as the swelling subsides, although the breasts may continue changing well beyond the initial recovery period.
Your decision to remove your breast implants can raise questions about health, appearance, and what comes next. You should not have to make those decisions without a clear understanding of your options.
At Hatef Aesthetics, we begin with a personalized consultation and an honest discussion of your concerns and goals. If you are considering breast implant removal in Nashville, call us to schedule a consultation and to learn about the right approach for you and what you can expect from surgery.
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