Breast Revision | Implant Removal
Breast Surgery Revision | Implant Removal in Wellesley, MA
While breast implants bring desirable aesthetic results, such as more prominent and more shapely breasts, they can also be cumbersome and prevent you from leading an active lifestyle.
Changing goals, cosmetic ideals, and circumstances can lead many women with breast implants to reconsider their choice, often resulting in the desire to have the implants removed. Breast surgery revision and implant removal surgery is the best way to say goodbye to your breast implants while improving your self-esteem.
As an experienced breast surgery revision surgeon, Dr. Arthur Shektman can develop a tailored plan for helping you achieve your desired results. Please call (781) 239-0680 or reach out to us online to arrange your consultation and start your restorative journey.
What Is Breast Revision Surgery and Implant Removal in Boston, MA?
Breast surgery revision and implant removal is a surgical process through which Dr. Shektman takes out your unwanted implants and repositions your breasts in a firm, shapely, higher position on the chest wall. This procedure counteracts the inevitable volume loss resulting from missing implants, which can create a “deflated” look many patients find uncomfortable and undesirable.
How Does Breast Revision Surgery and Implant Removal Work?
Breast revision and implant removal surgery are two processes performed together. The first step involves creating small incisions – often in the same places as the original surgery – that allow Dr. Shektman to access and remove the implants.
Once he has taken out the implants, Dr. Shektman will excise excess skin from the area, elevating the breasts and possibly resizing and repositioning the nipple/areola complex before closing the incisions. This portion of the procedure eliminates the saggy aftereffect of having an implant removed.
Dr. Shektman’s advanced techniques allow him to artfully set your breasts in a firmer, more youthful position, with the breasts sitting higher on the chest wall and the areolas and nipples facing forward.
Candidates for Implant Removal or Breast Revision Surgery
Women who find themselves frustrated or hindered by their breast implants are potentially suitable candidates for breast revision and implant removal surgery. It’s perfectly natural for your opinions and desires to change with age. You might not have the same ideals you had when you were younger, and the decisions you made then should not limit you in the future.
Fortunately, in Boston your choice to augment your breasts with implants is fully reversible, with fantastic results. So, if your aesthetic goals have changed, you want to challenge yourself with a more active lifestyle, or you feel breast implants are no longer appropriate for any other reason, a breast revision and implant removal surgery is an ideal option to help you align your physique with your new standards.
Care and Compassion
Dr. Arthur Shektman is a board-certified plastic surgeon, and is recognized as an expert in the field of cosmetic surgery. With over 20+ years of experience and nearly 3,500+ happy patients.
At Wellesley Cosmetic Surgery, our mission has always been to improve our patients’ lives through the use of cutting-edge, innovative plastic surgery techniques in a safe and secure environment.
Why Choose Dr. Shektman?
Dr. Shektman is one of the best breast revision and implant removal surgeons in Wellesley. He has more than 30 years of experience delivering outstanding results with a personalized touch.
With Wellesley breast revision and implant removal surgery, you’ll benefit from Dr. Shektman’s patient-first philosophy from your first consultation through to post-procedure follow-ups. An advanced modeling software called Crisalix can help you visualize what your results will look like before you agree to the procedure.
When Should I Consider Breast Revision Surgery?
The optimal time to consider breast revision and implant removal surgery is when:
- You are experiencing unpleasant symptoms due to your breast implants
- You’ve given the procedure proper consideration
- You’ve consulted with industry-leading plastic surgeons about the process and what you can realistically expect from the surgery
- You’re 100% sure you want to remove your breast implants
While the decision to get breast revision surgery is highly personal, talking with friends, family, and professionals can be essential in the decision-making process. Voicing your reasoning out loud, hearing others’ input, and getting expert advice all contribute to making sound decisions. You should only seriously consider committing to breast implant removal surgery after you have checked off all these boxes.
Sometimes, concerns about aging implants and the possibility of a leak or rupture drive the decision to have breast implants taken out. If your implants are more than a decade old and a breast MRI or mammogram has detected potential complications, consult with a qualified plastic surgeon immediately.
How Long Will It Take to Recover From Breast Revision Surgery?
Generally, you can expect to experience a sore and sensitive chest for less than two weeks after your procedure. For the first week or so, you can expect bruising and swelling and must take excellent care of your incisions.
Generally, incisions will heal after a week to 10 days, but you must remain mindful of your body’s needs and get plenty of rest while your body adapts to the stress of surgery.
You can generally expect to resume gentle exercise such as walks after the first two weeks. However, please don’t do any strenuous workouts that significantly elevate your heart rate until all tenderness has left the area – generally, after four weeks.
Refining Your
Natural Beauty
Dr. Arthur Shektman is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the leading authority on cosmetic plastic surgery. Dr. Shektman will work with you so you can be proud and confident in the person you see in the mirror.
Breast Revision Surgery in Wellesley, MA with Dr. Shektman
Dr. Shektman prides himself on his close connection with his patients, ensuring their every need is seen to before, during, and after their procedure in Wellesley, MA. Call (781) 239-0680 or fill out this online form now to begin your journey towards a happier, more confident you.
Boston Breast Revision/Implant Removal FAQs
Dr. Shektman can give you a price quote after meeting with you in person, learning more about your concerns, and creating a customized plan to address them.
The surgery itself is painless due to the anesthesia used. You can expect to experience some degree of discomfort in the weeks following the procedure, which you can manage with prescription medication.
Yes. Breast implant removal is a major surgery requiring some anesthesia and a recovery period.
If you get your implants taken out and choose not to replace them with new ones, you can expect immediate volume loss that leaves your breasts looking like they did prior to your breast augmentation surgery. A breast lift may be necessary to elevate breasts which sag.
Breast implant removal, often called explant surgery, involves taking breast implants out without replacing them, while breast revision surgery may include removing implants, adjusting their size or position, or exchanging older implants for new ones. Dr. Shektman will discuss which approach best fits your goals during your consultation, since the two terms are sometimes used interchangeably but describe different outcomes.
Lack of firmness, visible rippling, changes in breast shape, discomfort, or a noticeable shift in implant position can all signal that it may be time to consider removal or revision. Some women also notice their implants sitting higher or lower than they used to or feel a persistent tightness in the chest. If you are experiencing any of these changes, a consultation with Dr. Shektman can help identify the underlying cause.
Many women who associate symptoms such as fatigue, joint pain, or brain fog with their breast implants report feeling better after having them removed, though outcomes vary from patient to patient. Because breast implant illness is not yet fully understood by the medical community, Dr. Shektman takes time to listen to your concerns and set realistic expectations before moving forward with surgery.
Yes, Dr. Shektman frequently performs a breast lift at the same time as implant removal to help restore a firmer, more youthful contour in a single procedure. Combining these surgeries can shorten your overall recovery compared with having them done separately, and he will evaluate your skin elasticity and breast tissue to see whether this approach suits you.
An en bloc capsulectomy removes the implant together with its surrounding scar tissue capsule as a single unit, rather than removing the implant and capsule separately. Dr. Shektman may recommend this technique when there are concerns about capsular contracture, a suspected rupture, or other issues affecting the tissue around the implant.
Dr. Shektman typically reopens the original incision sites from your prior breast surgery whenever possible, which helps minimize additional scarring. Most incisions fade considerably over time and become far less noticeable, though your individual healing and skin type will influence the final result.
Coverage depends on your specific plan and the medical reason behind the surgery, such as a confirmed rupture or a diagnosed health complication. Our team can help you understand your options and provide documentation to support a claim, though removals done purely for cosmetic reasons are generally not covered.
A ruptured implant may cause swelling, tenderness, a change in breast size or shape, or a firm, lumpy feeling in the tissue, though silicone ruptures can sometimes be silent and show no obvious symptoms. A breast MRI or mammogram is the most reliable way to confirm a rupture, and Dr. Shektman can help coordinate this evaluation.
Absolutely. Many patients choose to exchange their existing implants for a different size, shape, or style rather than removing them permanently. Dr. Shektman will discuss your aesthetic goals and help you select implants that better suit your body and lifestyle today.
Some temporary asymmetry can occur while your tissue settles and swelling resolves after surgery, but Dr. Shektman’s meticulous technique is designed to create as balanced a result as possible. If subtle asymmetry existed before your original augmentation, it may become more noticeable once the implants are removed, which he will address with you beforehand.
Patients with desk-based or low-activity jobs often feel comfortable returning to work fairly soon, while those with physically demanding roles may need a longer break to heal properly. Dr. Shektman will give you personalized guidance based on your job duties and how your body responds during recovery.
Removing breast implants alone typically does not affect the milk ducts or glandular tissue involved in breastfeeding, though every patient’s anatomy is different. If your surgery also includes a lift or significant tissue reshaping, Dr. Shektman will explain how this might influence future breastfeeding ability.
There is no strict limit on how many times breast implants can be revised, though each additional surgery may involve more scar tissue and a somewhat longer healing process. Dr. Shektman evaluates the condition of your skin and tissue at each stage to make sure it can safely support another procedure.
Preparing for surgery generally involves avoiding certain medications and supplements that thin the blood, arranging for someone to help you at home during early recovery, and following any pre-operative instructions Dr. Shektman provides. Bringing your questions to your consultation and completing any recommended imaging beforehand can also help your procedure go smoothly.