Breast explant surgery is the process of removing breast implants along with the surrounding scar tissue (capsule). It’s often done for medical reasons like implant rupture or capsular contracture, or simply because a patient has changed her mind about having implants. This procedure represents a turning point for many women: a chance to reconnect with their natural body, feel healthier, and move forward with more comfort and confidence.
Breast Implant Removal With Dr. Rai
At the Cosmetic Surgical Center in Dallas, Dr. Rai brings deep experience and understanding to every breast explant procedure. A board-certified plastic surgeon, he is renowned as an […]
Breast explant surgery is the process of removing breast implants, usually along with the surrounding scar tissue (capsules). It’s a procedure chosen for various reasons, such as personal preference, health concerns, or certain complications. The aging process is one of the most significant factors affecting the explant surgery itself, skin healing, and final breast shape.
Your Potential Breast Explant in Dallas
At the Cosmetic Surgical Center in Dallas, Texas, board-certified plastic surgeon and renowned breast explant specialist Dr. Rai will carefully plan your individualized treatment plan. He will review your medical history, discuss your goals, and evaluate your skin quality and breast […]
Breast implant removal (also known as breast explant surgery) is a significant decision, and many women wonder what happens to their breast tissue afterward. Whether you’re experiencing health complications or physical discomfort, or simply prefer a more natural look, understanding the healing process is critical.
Your Breast Procedure in Dallas
If you are considering a breast explant, Dr. Rai at the Cosmetic Surgical Center in Dallas offers expert, personalized care. As a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in this complex procedure, Dr. Rai tailors each treatment to the patient’s specific needs and goals.
He will thoroughly evaluate your breast tissue after implant […]
Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a rare form of cancer that develops in the scar tissue and fluid surrounding breast implants. While the overall risk of developing this condition is usually very low, it varies significantly based on the type of implant.
Women with breast implants face a general risk of approximately 1 in 500,000, but for those with textured implants, the likelihood increases to about 1 in 30,000. Worldwide, there have been 573 total reported cases and 33 total related deaths (as reported). Symptoms such as swelling, pain, or fluid buildup around the implant typically appear 8 […]
When considering breast explant surgery, it’s essential to make decisions that align with your personal aesthetic goals and health needs. For many women, choosing to undergo a breast explant with lift or a breast explant with reduction can significantly impact their final results. Understanding the benefits of each option can help you achieve the look you desire after removing your implants.
Should You Choose a Breast Lift or Reduction?
Whether you opt for a breast explant with lift surgery or a breast reduction, the decision depends on several factors. These include your current breast size, skin elasticity, and your desired final shape […]
Most patients don’t really know what type of sutures are used during their procedures. During your explant procedure the incisions will be closed in multiple layers with all dissolvable sutures. That means the suture material will be broken down by the body and there will not be any permanent sutures remaining. Additionally, all the sutures are under the skin level so there will be no visible sutures. This helps optimize the final scar.
Also, we don’t use any type of wound glue or wound tape on the incisions (steri strips). We have found they don’t improve the scar or healing. […]
Many patients have concerns about having nausea after their explant surgery. A lot of these patients have had issues with nausea after previous surgical procedures. Scientific data shows patients who are at the highest risk of post op nausea vomiting are:
Young
Female
Nonsmokers
Patients with a history of nausea/vomiting with other surgeries
Patients undergoing operations on their chest
Since most of our explant patients fall into these categories, we do our best here at the Cosmetic Surgical Center to try to minimize nausea for our patients. We use IV medications (Phenergan and Zofran) to help during and after the procedure. We also give the […]
Typically, at the end of every operation Dr. Rai will inject a long-acting anesthetic to try to minimize post operative pain for his patients. While this can help it is important to understand that there will still be pain present from the operation.
Dr. Rai will use a long-acting anesthetic called Bupivacaine. This will typically last between 6- 8 hours. There is another medication called Exparel. This is the same bupivacaine but manufactured as an extended release. In theory Exparel can last up to 72 hours. Dr. Rai does offer Exparel in his practice and about 30% of patients will […]
Ozempic is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist used commonly to help treat diabetes. It is used now to help with weight loss. While it does help a lot of patients lose weight, it needs to be stopped prior to your operation.
Ozempic and other GLP-1 agonists work by slowing the gastric emptying, which cause patients to feel full and reduce their appetite. Prior to your operation we will instruct you to not eat or drink anything for several hours. If someone is on these medications, they can still have a full stomach. This puts them at risk for vomiting. If […]
A breast lift (or mastopexy) is a procedure that is often done at the same time as an explant. Once the implant is removed there can be some loose skin of the breast that is no longer being filled. A breast lift accomplishes three things:
It raises the nipple to a higher position on the breast
It reduces the size of the areola
It tightens up the skin at the lower part of the breast
An auto-augmentation breast lift utilizes the breast tissue at the bottom of the breast to try to fill and shape the lower breast. This works best for patients […]
