Breast Implant Removal with Replacement
Whether you wish to alter your bust size or you simply want a newer type of breast implant, Minneapolis plastic surgeons Joe Gryskiewicz, MD and John Luck, MD understand you may want to “upgrade” your breast implants. In addition to breast implant removal, our plastic surgeons also offer surgery to replace your old devices with newer saline or silicone implants. Replacing your breast implants after removal can allow you to rejuvenate your contours and enjoy a more updated enhancement while keeping a firm, youthful breast shape.
If you wish to remove your breast implants, Dr. Gryskiewicz or Dr. Luck can discuss explant options with you based on your needs, preferences, and overall goals. We invite you to call our practice today if you have any questions about breast implant removal before your consultation.
What is Breast Implant Removal with Replacement?
For patients who feel the need to remove their implants after breast augmentation, breast implant removal with replacement can allow you to update your breast contours. This treatment process involves extracting your old breast implants and replacing them with a newer implant type, size, or fill-material to help you better achieve your goals. This may be done to enlarge or reduce the size of your breasts, switch to a different type of implant (i.e. upgrading to silicone from saline, etc.), or to simply replace years-old implants with newer devices. Dr. Gryskiewicz and Dr. Luck are passionate about listening to your goals and creating a treatment plan to give you your desired results.
Should I Replace My Breast Implants?
There are many options to enhance the breasts after breast implant removal, but breast explantation with replacement is most successful for individuals who:
- Want to replace their saline implants with silicone, or vice versa
- Wish to alter the size and/or shape of their breasts
- Would like to keep their enhancement, but update their implants with newer models
Dr. Gryskiewicz and Dr. Luck will listen to what you hope to accomplish with breast implant removal. If you’re a good candidate for this procedure, our team will explain every aspect of the treatment process so you’re able to make an informed decision about surgery.
How Do I Replace My Breast Implants?
Dr. Gryskiewicz or Dr. Luck will first determine the best explantation technique to remove your original implants. In most cases, your old incisions can be re-used for your procedure to avoid further scarring. The best implant, incision, and placement location will be confirmed during your pre-operative consultations. Your plastic surgeon will then place your new implants to give you the contours you desire. Breast implant removal with replacement is typically an outpatient procedure performed under general anesthesia.
Dr. Joe Gryskiewicz and Dr. Luck understand that every woman has her own personal reasons for removing or replacing her breast implants. Don’t hesitate to contact Gryskiewicz Twin Cities Cosmetic Surgery ® for more information on breast implant removal, or to learn more about our breast rejuvenation services.