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Above the pectoralis muscle implants (Subglandular): Ease of removal: When the implant was placed above the muscle the capsule will stick to the undersurface of the breast tissue and the top of the pectoralis muscle (the fascial layer). Generally, it is easier to remove these implants en bloc because there is less concern for going […]

What is a Surgical Drain: Surgical drains are medical devices that have holes or perforations in them to allow fluid to be removed from areas of the body. They are connected to tubing that exits the body and is drained in a reservoir or container. Surgical drains are used for a variety of surgical procedures […]

If you are no longer happy with the results of your breast augmentation, or if you are experiencing issues as a result of your breast implant, breast explant surgery is likely to be your best option. However, breast explant surgery should only be performed by a skilled and qualified surgeon who has experience performing the […]

I breast lift (mastopexy) is often combined at the time of an explant procedure. It is done for three main reasons: The nipple position is too low – The nipple can be too low on the breast mound for several reasons. It could be due to natural aging and sagging, breast feeding, or weight changes. […]

At the Cosmetic Surgical Center, we understand that there are a lot of reasons why you may want to have your breast implants removed. Whether you want your breast implants removed because you are experienced issues such as capsular contracture or breast implant illness, or if you want them removed because you are not happy […]

Breast implant illness (BII) refers to a variety of issues and symptoms that many women can develop following procedures such as breast augmentation or breast reconstruction using a breast implant. Issues and symptoms caused by breast implant illness can begin to develop immediately following the insertion of the breast implant or these issues can develop […]

With any surgery, it is important that you allow your body to properly heal which means that some amount of time will need to be taken for the recovery process. Breast explant surgery involves surgically removing breast implants from the breasts, so incisions will need to be made, anesthesia may need to be administered, and […]

At the Cosmetic Surgical Center in Dallas, we want to provide as many individuals as we can with the expert surgical care they need. Many of the patients who are in need of breast explant surgery come to us from out of town and from across the globe. We want to ensure that your visit […]

Following your breast explant surgery, there will be a necessary recovery period to allow your body to heal. During your recovery, there will be some limitations to the things you can do and a general amount of time you will need to refrain from doing them. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rai will go over what […]

Breast implants are intended to be durable and last for years. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Many women experience breast implant ruptures due to one of many potential reasons. In some cases, simple wear and tear over the years can cause the implant to become damaged to the point where it ruptures. In […]