Knowing When It’s Time for a Change

There are a number of reasons to remove breast implants. At the top of the list is if you are experiencing pain. Capsular Contracture is a condition in which the surrounding tissues become hardened, squeezing the implant and sometimes causing distortion and extreme discomfort. Another culprit can be the formation of a seroma—a collection of blood that builds resulting in swelling and bruising. Calcium deposits can also form over time leading to the development of painful lumps. Still other times it’s a medical condition or your body’s reaction that can cause implant issues. Regardless of what’s behind the problem, any pain, discomfort, or abnormality needs to be addressed. As a female plastic surgeon, Dr. Lisa J. Learn understands your feelings. You can rest assured that you will be treated with care and understanding with an approach customized to your individual needs.

You Don’t Have to Say a Long Good Bye

Just because you are having breast implants removed doesn’t mean you have to feel unattractive or have a lower self-esteem. When implants are surgically removed, they can be replaced with new implants at the same time. In addition, procedures can be combined to correct problems as well, such as removing scar tissue or calcium deposits that are causing pressure and pain, repositioning an implant that has moved out of place, adjusting tightness of the skin to improve puckering or dimpling, and draining a seroma that may have developed over time. With the right combination of procedures, your breasts can be beautiful again!