Breast Explant With Lift or Reduction

Dallas, Texas

Introduction

Breast Explant With Lift or Reduction in Dallas, TX with Dr. Rai

A breast explant with a lift or reduction in Dallas, TX, offers patients a way to remove their breast implants while simultaneously addressing excess skin and tissue. This technique is ideal for women looking to return to a more natural breast size and shape while maintaining a lifted and youthful appearance. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rai specializes in individualized breast explant procedures to meet the unique needs of his many patients.

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What is a Breast Explant?

breast explant is a surgical procedure to remove a woman’s breast implants along with their capsules (scar tissue around the implants). Common motivations for undergoing this procedure include:

  • Dissatisfaction with the implants’ appearance over time
  • Complications like rupture or leakage
  • Medical concerns such as breast implant illness or capsular contracture
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Why Are Breast Explants Sometimes Combined With Lifts or Reductions?

Breast explants are often performed at the same time as lifts or reductions to address changes in breast shape and skin elasticity that occur after implant removal. When implants are removed, the breast tissue may appear deflated or saggy due to the stretched skin and loss of volume.

A breast lift tightens and elevates the remaining breast tissue, while a reduction can adjust the size for better proportion.

What are the benefits of a Breast Explant With Lift or Reduction?

  • Restores a natural breast shape
  • Addresses sagging or stretched skin
  • Provides a more youthful breast appearance
  • Can improve comfort and alleviate symptoms related to implants
  • Customizable to individual patient goals

Who are the best candidates for a Breast Explant With Reduction or Lift?

You may be an ideal candidate for breast explantation with Dr. Rai if you:

  • Are experiencing complications such as implant rupture or capsular contracture.
  • Want to return to a more natural breast shape without implants.
  • Are concerned about the long-term health risks associated with your implants.
  • Have older implants that may require removal due to age.

What’s the First Step?

Your Breast Explant Journey with Surjit Rai, MD

Dr. Rai will perform your breast explant with lift or reduction in the Cosmetic Surgical Center’s on-site surgical suite. After the administration of general anesthesia, he will make an anchor incision (around the areola, down to the breast crease, and along the breast crease).

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What to Expect from a Breast Explant with Lift/Reduction

Next, Dr. Rai will carefully remove the implants and capsules. If a lift or reduction is planned, excess skin and tissue are removed. In a technique called auto augmentation, the remaining tissue may also be reshaped to create a natural breast contour.

Additionally, the nipples might be repositioned to ensure a balanced and aesthetically pleasing result. Finally, the incisions are closed with sutures.

  • Procedure Length: 3.5 hours
  • Anesthesia: General – fully asleep
  • Incision: Anchor lift – Around the nipple, up and down, and in the crease
  • Implants: Returned to the patient
  • Capsules: Sent to pathology (additional testing for CD30 and other microbiology can run as well)
  • Muscle Repair: Performed at the same time as the explant if needed
  • Sutures used: All dissolvable
  • Photos of Implants and Capsules: Provided to the patient
  • Pain: Moderate. Nerve block will be done and 72 hour nerve block is offered (Exparel)
  • Drains: One drain in each breast. Typically removed between day 3 and 5
  • Dressings: Ace wrap until drains are removed. Can shower on the second day after surgery.
  • Recovery: No heavy lifting greater than 10lbs for the first several weeks. Full recovery without restrictions between 6 – 8 weeks
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Breast Explant Recovery

Your Guide to Post-Explant Care

Recovery is an important part of your journey, and Dr. Rai provides detailed aftercare instructions to help you heal properly. Here’s what to expect after your breast explant procedure:

  • First week: Rest is essential, with light walking recommended to aid circulation.
  • Weeks 2-4: Many patients can return to light daily activities, but avoid heavy lifting or strenuous exercise.
  • Weeks 4-6: Gradually resume more intense physical activities based on your healing progress.

Follow-up appointments with Dr. Rai:

  • 3-5 days post-surgery: Drain removal (if applicable).
  • 1.5 weeks post-surgery: Incision check.
  • 3-4 weeks post-surgery: Another incision check.
  • As needed after that: Dr. Rai will schedule additional follow-ups based on your recovery.

Dr. Rai will closely monitor your recovery and adjust your care plan as needed to ensure the best outcome.

How Much Does Explant Surgery With Lift or Reduction Cost?

The cost of this personalized treatment varies from patient to patient based on the exact surgical techniques utilized by Dr. Rai. Once we complete your treatment plan, we can calculate a specific price.

Why Choose Cosmetic Surgical Center for a Breast Explant Procedure?

Dr. Rai has performed more than 2,500 breast implant removal procedures, giving him extensive experience in explant surgery, complete capsulectomy, and en bloc removal, particularly for patients concerned about Breast Implant Illness (BII).

He is committed to carefully removing the capsule using a meticulous technique, with all tissue sent to pathology for testing, including screening for breast cancer and ALCL. When possible, muscle repair is performed, implants can be returned to patients upon request, and surgical photos are taken for documentation.

Each procedure includes a nerve block, with the option of a 72-hour Exparel block for extended pain control. To optimize cosmetic outcomes, Dr. Rai combines modern breast lift methods with auto-augmentation techniques to enhance fullness and projection.

Patients receive personalized care through dedicated consultation time, direct follow-up calls, and surgery in a certified facility with a board-certified anesthesiologist, with operating privileges at Medical City Dallas for added safety.

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Patient Reviews

  • Dr. Surjit Rai, carrying a black patient folder, smiles as he opens a door to enter an examination room. He is dressed in a professional purple suit and striped tie.

    Hands down the best surgical experience I have ever had

    Hands down the best surgical experience I have ever had, and I have had many! Dr. Rai has an amazing bedside manner & is an incredibly skilled Surgeon. His follow up has been wonderful & I recommend him to anyone needing an En-bloc explant.

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    Dr. Rai is an extremely skilled doctor

    Dr. Rai is an extremely skilled doctor, a wonderfully kind person and truly cares about each and every patient. I had surgery 3/2/2018 and he called me several times to check on me ( even called me from the airport as he was about to board his plane!) to make sure I was doing well after my surgery. His staff is just as awesome!

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    Hands down the most amazing Dr. I have ever met!!!

    Hands down the most amazing Dr. I have ever met!!! I was suffering from Breast Implant Illness, and he was very understanding, as this can be a very touchy subject with plastic surgeons. He listened to all my concerns, and was very compassionate. I also had a reduction with implant removal. I am 6 weeks post op and couldn’t be more thrilled with my results!!

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    I highly recommended Dr. Rai!!!

    Hands down the BEST surgeon I have ever had a procedure done by. Not only is Dr. Rai awesome so is his father, office and hospital staff. From the first day I called to book my apptointment to the last check up I had my experience was nothing but amazing. I promise you will not be disappointed… I highly recommended Dr. Rai!!!

  • Dr. Surjit Rai, carrying a black patient folder, smiles as he opens a door to enter an examination room. He is dressed in a professional purple suit and striped tie.

    From the first consultation I immediately felt at ease with him

    Dr. Rai removed my implants. From the first consultation I immediately felt at ease with him. He listened to my entire story and provided helpful insight that I had not heard before. His front office staff is very kind and personable. After my initial consult anytime I walked through the front door they immediately knew who I was and greeted me by name.

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