In recent years, breast implant removal has gained attention from beauty bloggers and health enthusiasts alike as a safe, effective procedure. Women who undergo explant surgery seek to achieve a more natural look, prioritize their well-being, or align their body image with their current lifestyle. Whether driven by aesthetic or medical reasons, this decision highlights the importance of feeling at home in your skin at every stage of life.

Why Might You Want to Remove Your Breast Implants?

Women choose explant surgery with Dr. Stephanie Teotia for various reasons.

• Changing aesthetic ideals: You may want a fresh start to reflect your evolving beauty standards.
• Desire for a different size/material: Because breast implants are not lifetime devices, many patients ask Dr. Teotia to remove their old implants and replace them with newer ones. You might decide to switch from saline to silicone or vice versa, choose a different shape, or combine your explant with a complementary procedure like a breast lift.
• Medical complications: Issues such as capsular contracture, a ruptured implant, or chronic pain from large, heavy breasts can necessitate removal. In these cases, an explant procedure may restore your comfort, confidence, and well-being.

What Does Explant Surgery Entail?

While thousands of women feel more feminine and attractive after their initial breast augmentation procedure, others decide to return to their natural breast appearance or upgrade their implants.

As a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Teotia upholds high patient safety standards and uses innovative techniques to reduce your discomfort and recovery time. Whenever possible, she will reuse the incisions from your original breast augmentation surgery to minimize scarring. This procedure typically takes two to three hours, and you can return home afterward to begin your recovery.

If you meet the criteria, Dr. Teotia can perform this procedure in her office using local anesthesia for saline implants only. This approach allows for a more personalized and less intimidating experience, allowing you to receive high-quality care in a familiar setting. An in-office “awake” surgery avoids the potential risks of general anesthesia, but it is not suitable for everyone. Dr. Teotia will determine your candidacy and recommend the best course for you after assessing your health history and developing a tailored surgical plan for your unique goals and circumstances.

How to Prepare for Breast Implant Removal

Mental and emotional preparation is vital before committing to explant surgery. Discuss your expectations with Dr. Teotia to ensure your outlook is realistic and you have carefully considered all the aspects.

Make a checklist of everything you will need during your recovery period. Organizing your supplies and arranging for help around the house can reduce stress and allow you to focus on healing. Set up a comfortable, quiet spot where you can focus fully on giving your body what it needs to heal.

If you feel anxious or have questions about the benefits of explant surgery, do not hesitate to talk it through with Dr. Teotia. Her expert advice can help you deal with complex emotions as you get ready for this procedure.

Recovering from Explant Surgery

Though every breast implant removal patient heals at a different rate, you should plan to take at least a week off work to give your body a chance to rest from the stress of surgery. Dr. Teotia will provide you with comprehensive aftercare instructions and pain medications. You will need to purchase a compression garment to reduce the swelling. You may also have drains to direct excess fluids away from your incisions.

Taking gentle walks around your home or neighborhood can help speed the healing process by promoting circulation. However, you should put challenging or strenuous workouts, including weightlifting, on hold until Dr. Teotia clears you. You can gradually increase your activity level as your recovery progresses.

Explore Breast Removal Surgery in Dallas

Dr. Teotia and her team have designed a comfortable environment where patients always feel welcome and valued. Education, honesty, and open communication are at the heart of her practice. She will collaborate closely with you to develop a surgical plan that meets your aesthetic and functional goals, ensuring an unparalleled experience from your initial consultation through recovery. If you are ready to address concerns about your breast implants, please contact our team through our online form or call our Flower Mound office at (214) 823-9652 to schedule your consultation.