Breast Implant Removal in New Orleans, LA
While many women enjoy their breast augmentation results for years, there may come a time when removal becomes desirable or necessary—whether due to personal preference, changes in aesthetic goals, or medical reasons such as implant rupture or capsular contracture. Breast implant removal is a surgical procedure performed to remove your saline or silicone breast implants and the surrounding scar tissue capsule. This highly individualized procedure can help you return to your natural breast contour, relieve discomfort, and achieve peace of mind.
Dr. Kamran Khoobehi specializes in aesthetic breast surgery. Even though the decision to remove your implants can be challenging, Dr. Khoobehi is the best surgeon to discuss all your concerns and expectations for your results.
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Implant Removal Procedure
Average Cost
$2,500 – $5,000
Recovery Time
5-7 days
Average Procedure Time
2-3 Hours
Dr. Khoobehi is passionate about providing natural feeling, aesthetically appealing breasts for every patient undergoing breast implant removal.
Dr. Khoobehi is passionate on providing a natural feeling, aesthetically appealing appearance after removing breast implants for all his patients.
Overview
Breast implants are designed to be durable and long-lasting; however, they’re not meant to last forever. Depending on the implant type and manufacturer, you will likely need to replace your implants as soon as 10 years or as long as 20 years after receiving them.
During breast implant removal surgery, Dr. Khoobehi will remove your implants and the breast capsule (the scar tissue that forms after breast implants are placed), as well as any silicone gel that may have leaked into the capsule due to implant failure. Once the implants are removed, you may choose to undergo fat transfer to the breasts to achieve natural volume.
During your breast implant removal consultation, Dr. Khoobehi will utilize VECTRA® 3D imaging to help aid in the visualization of your breasts by modifying images of your body in real time. This allows you to decide whether you’d like to undergo fat transfer to the breasts after implant removal, a breast lift, or no additional surgery.
Surgical Technique
During the breast implant removal procedure, Dr. Khoobehi will make an incision along the inframammary fold (the area where your breast meets your chest wall) or around the areola to aid in the seamless removal of the breast implant. Once the implants and breast capsule are removed, the incision is closed with sutures.
Breast implant removal is an outpatient procedure performed at an accredited surgical facility. Dr. Khoobehi performs the removal of silicone breast implants using general anesthesia, and the removal of saline implants can be done under general or local anesthesia.
During/After Surgery
Following your breast implant removal surgery, sterile dressings are applied, and surgical drains may be placed if necessary. Drains are small tubes temporarily placed under the skin within the breast pocket to drain any excess blood or serous fluid that may collect, and are removed a few days post-surgery. Dr. Khoobehi also provides a compression bra to be worn immediately after your implant removal surgery to help reduce swelling.
If you choose to undergo fat transfer to your breasts after implant removal, excess fat will be harvested from areas such as the abdomen or hips using liposuction. The fat is carefully processed in a centrifuge, leaving only the most viable fat cells. Dr. Khoobehi then uses a thin cannula to meticulously place the fat into specific areas of your breasts to boost their volume and shape. Fat transfer after implant removal is an excellent way to achieve fuller, more youthful-looking breasts without the use of implants. And, while you may wish to get multiple fat transfer procedures to add volume, no additional breast surgeries are necessary, as you no longer have artificial implants.
Expected Cost
The cost for breast implant removal in New Orleans can vary. There are multiple determining cost factors according to the type of implant you have, the complexity of the removal, and whether you choose to replace your implants or undergo fat transfer to the breasts. When you come in for your personalized breast implant removal consultation with Dr. Khoobehi, he will provide you with an accurate cost estimate. Financing options are also available.
Breast Implant Removal FAQs
Loss of volume?
While breast implant removal restores your natural breasts, they may not look exactly like they did before augmentation. Factors such as aging, weight fluctuations, skin elasticity, and how long you have had your implants can affect your breasts’ appearance after implant removal. You will experience a loss of volume and may also have some degree of sagging, especially if the skin and tissues have stretched over time. In these cases, you may choose to undergo a breast lift or fat transfer to the breasts during your implant removal procedure to reshape and elevate your breasts for a more youthful contour.
How about scarring?
After any surgery, scarring will always be present. Scars after breast implant removal are minimal and hidden in the inframammary crease of the breast. They will fade over time, especially with proper scar care.
Other treatments?
Yes, you can combine other treatments with breast implant removal. The most common treatments combined with implant removal are fat transfer to the breasts (which Dr. Khoobehi refers to as “cleavage therapy”) or a breast lift, and you can always choose to place new implants. Dr. Khoobehi will create a customized treatment plan during your consultation to ensure you receive the gorgeous results you desire.
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3901 Veterans Blvd
Metairie, LA 70002