Is Breast Implant Removal Painful?

Breast implant removal is typically performed under general anesthesia so that you will be pain-free during the procedure. Post-operation, it is common to experience mild discomfort, swelling, and bruising, but most patients find that the discomfort is manageable with time and/or pain medication and subsides gradually over time.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

Dr. Rivera-Serrano will ask you to return to the practice within a week of the procedure to remove any sutures, redress bandages, and monitor your recovery. After that, you will be asked to return as needed.

How Long Until I See Results?

It takes time to see the impact of breast implant removal because everyone’s resolution time for swelling is different. It can take anywhere between six months to a year for the breasts to settle in their new position.

Can I Combine Breast Implant Removal with Other Procedures?

Yes, indeed! Patients often consider combining breast implant removal in Miami Beach with other body rejuvenation procedures, such as a breast lift. We recommend that patients share these ideas for combined procedures with Dr. Rivera-Serrano at their initial consultation so that he can include them in their surgical plan.

What Are the Risks Associated With Breast Implant Removal?

Patients need to be aware of the potential risks and safety considerations associated with breast implant removal in Miami Beach. Some risks (most of them very uncommon and rare) are listed below: Anesthesia risks Bleeding Blood clots Deep vein thrombosis, Cardiopulmonary complications Fluid accumulation Hematoma Infection Numbness or other changes in nipple/areola sensation Numbness or other changes in skin sensation Recurrent looseness of skin Unfavorable scarring If you experience any concerning or long-lasting and unexpected side effects, please contact us at Rivera Plastic Surgery immediately.

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Breast Implant Removal

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Introduction

Introduction to Breast Implant Removal

The goal of breast implant removal surgery is to remove breast implants as well as the fibrous tissue around them in patients who have previously undergone breast augmentation or breast reconstruction. Most of the time, when implants are removed, some “sagginess” is unavoidable unless a concomitant (or later) breast lift procedure (with or without fat grafting) is carried out. The breast fat transfer can restore to some degree the lost volume of the implant but is never as powerful in terms of both volume and upper pole fullness (cleavage or “perkiness”). Nevertheless, fat grafting can be repeated to further restore the breasts’ volume. If you are looking for breast implant removal in Miami Beach, FL, consider scheduling a consultation with double board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Rivera-Serrano.

What is Breast Implant Removal?

Breast implant removal in Miami Beach is a surgery that aims at the removal of breast implants. Most implants are not permanent and have a shelf life of fifteen years or more. Furthermore, some patients might want to renew or remove their implants to restore them to their natural size. During these procedures, Dr. Rivera-Serrano may also remove silicone material from implant leaks and implant capsules (capsulectomy), which is the scar tissue that forms around the implants. Not infrequently, the capsule is soft and does not need to be removed (unless the patient requests it). However, the capsule sometimes becomes hard, causing pain and discomfort (capsular contracture). This is often a reason to have the implants and capsule removed. Another reason to have your implants removed is concerns of autoimmune diseases (BII or Breast Implant Illness, or ASIA Syndrome (Autoimmune/Inflammatory Syndrome Induced by Adjuvants)) or other symptoms by some patients.

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What Are the Benefits of Breast Implant Removal?

Our patients who received a breast implant removal in Miami Beach have reported some of the following benefits:

Boost in self-esteem
Improved comfort
Reduced pressure on the upper back
Relief from capsular contraction
Relief from implant leakage
Restoration of natural bosom
Improvement in symptoms of BII

Who Are the Best Candidates For Breast Implant Removal?

The best candidates for breast implant removal in Miami at Rivera Plastic Surgery will be individuals who:

Have capsular contraction
Have implant leakage
Have low self-esteem with their implants
Has upper back ache due to heavy breasts
Maintain realistic expectations
No underlying medical conditions
Non-smoker
Want their natural bosom back

Want to determine if some possible BII symptoms may improve or disappear

What’s the first step?

The first step in breast implant removal in Miami Beach is to schedule a consultation at Rivera Plastic Surgery with double-board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Rivera-Serrano. During this initial appointment, you will discuss your medical history, your aesthetic and functional goals for the surgery, and your expectations. Dr. Rivera Serrano will examine your breast area and analyze your implant condition. He will then share with you the various techniques for implant removal and their associated risks and benefits.

If you both agree to proceed with the procedure, Dr. Rivera-Serrano will design a customized surgical plan. You can then take this plan to one of our patient coordinators to schedule your treatment, discuss pricing options, and receive any pre-operative instructions.

What to Expect on the Day of Breast Implant Removal Surgery

On the day of your breast implant removal surgery in Miami Beach, Dr. Rivera Serrano and his staff will welcome you to Rivera Plastic Surgery and get you settled in their state-of-the-art surgical suite. A member of the staff will review your surgical plan in case there are any new questions and/or concerns. Finally, you will be administered general anesthesia for your comfort during the procedure.

Once you are sedated, Dr. Rivera Serrano will make incisions to gain access to the breast implants. The type and location of the incisions will depend on various factors, such as the type of implants and the shape of your upper chest area. Once the implants are extracted, Dr. Rivera-Serrano will carefully close the incisions.

On average and without complications, a breast implant removal surgery can take anywhere from one to three hours.

Breast Implant Removal Recovery

After your breast implant removal surgery in Miami Beach at Rivera Plastic Surgery, you will be monitored in a recovery room by our staff to make sure all sedation wears off. Patients are recommended to have a family member or a friend drive them home, as sedation can take time to resolve fully.

Most patients report initial discomfort, swelling, and bruising. For optimal healing and recovery, it is important to follow post-operative instructions, including wearing a supportive bra, taking prescribed medications, and attending follow-up appointments.

On average, it takes up to six weeks to recover after a breast implant removal surgery. It may take between six months to a year to fully heal and have your breasts settle in their final position

How Much Does a Breast Implant Removal Cost in Miami Beach, FL?

The cost of Breast Implant Removal in Miami Beach will vary based on the specific techniques used, Dr. Rivera-Serrano’s fees, the cost of anesthesia, and many other factors. The fastest way to arrive at a cost is to schedule an initial consultation with Dr. Rivera Serrano so that a surgical plan can be drafted and priced.

Why Choose Dr. Rivera? What Sets Us Apart?

We are specialists and have the know-how. Dr. Rivera-Serrano is among the country’s most highly trained plastic surgeons, having completed two separate residencies (plastic surgery and head and neck surgery / ENT) and two clinical fellowships in some of the most prestigious institutions in North America, Asia, and Europe. One of his fellowships was in complex microvascular breast reconstruction at the University of Ghent in Belgium. He should be your choice for breast implant removal in Miami Beach.

Dr. Rivera-Serrano has been a University Professor of Surgery, teaching residents how to perform plastic surgery and explaining the intricacies of the field. He is a respected Miami plastic surgery community member, an innovator, and the author of numerous articles in leading peer-reviewed journals and textbooks. Always aiming for natural results, he knows how to combine artistry with safety. All of the above sets him apart as a top surgeon with one of the most comprehensive plastic surgery offerings throughout Miami, South Florida, and Colombia.

Dr. Rivera-Serrano is a double board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon affiliated with the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ABO-HNS), the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).

Breast Implant Removal FAQ’S

Patients need to be aware of the potential risks and safety considerations associated with breast implant removal in Miami Beach. Some risks (most of them very uncommon and rare) are listed below:
- Anesthesia risks
- Bleeding
- Blood clots
- Deep vein thrombosis,
- Cardiopulmonary complications
- Fluid accumulation
- Hematoma
- Infection
- Numbness or other changes in nipple/areola sensation
- Numbness or other changes in skin sensation
- Recurrent looseness of skin
- Unfavorable scarring
If you experience any concerning or long-lasting and unexpected side effects, please contact us at Rivera Plastic Surgery immediately.

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Schedule a Consultation

If you have achieved the utility you wanted from your breast implants and are looking for a change, consider scheduling a consultation at Rivera Plastic Surgery with double-board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Rivera-Serrano to learn more about breast implant removal in Miami Beach. To schedule your one-on-one consultation, please request an appointment at our office, and a helpful member of our team will contact you.