Breast Implant Removal
In Webster and Houston, and also serving patients in Friendswood, League City, Pearland, and Clear Lake
In Webster and Houston, and also serving patients in Friendswood, League City, Pearland, and Clear Lake
Breast implant removal is a highly personalized procedure designed to address your unique needs, whether you’re experiencing discomfort, managing implant-related complications, or simply ready for a more natural look.
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Kim Carpin specializes in providing expert care and customized solutions to help patients feel confident and comfortable in their bodies. With her precision and compassionate approach, Dr. Carpin works with you to create a treatment plan tailored to your goals, delivering beautiful, natural-looking results. If you’re considering breast implant removal, schedule a consultation to take the first step toward restoring balance and confidence in your appearance.
1-3 hours, depending on complexity
General anesthesia
1-2 weeks for initial recovery; full activity in 4-6 weeks
Natural, refined appearance with long-lasting results
Relieves discomfort, restores natural shape, and improves overall well-being
Breast implant removal, also known as breast explant surgery, is a procedure to remove breast implants, often performed for medical, aesthetic, or personal reasons.
Dr. Kim Carpin offers:
The goal of breast implant removal is to help you feel comfortable, confident, and satisfied with your body.
On the day of your breast implant removal surgery, you’ll be placed under general anesthesia to ensure your comfort throughout the procedure. Dr. Carpin begins by making precise incisions along the breast crease or using prior incision lines to minimize scarring.
Depending on your personalized surgical plan, she will safely remove the implants, perform a capsulectomy if necessary to address hardened scar tissue, and, if needed, perform a breast lift to correct skin laxity and restore a youthful contour. The procedure typically lasts 1–3 hours, after which you’ll return home the same day with detailed aftercare instructions to support your recovery and optimal results.
Breast implant removal can help patients experiencing:
Breast implant removal offers the opportunity to restore comfort, confidence, and a natural look to your physique. By alleviating physical discomfort such as tightness or pain, the procedure provides immediate relief for women seeking greater ease in their daily lives. Dr. Carpin prioritizes achieving natural-looking results, tailoring each procedure to complement your body’s shape and goals.
For patients concerned about skin laxity, combining implant removal with a breast lift ensures a beautifully balanced and youthful contour. For those experiencing implant-related health concerns or complications, removal brings clarity, peace of mind, and a fresh start. Many women feel empowered and confident in embracing their natural beauty, enjoying a renewed sense of harmony with their bodies.
Breast implant removal provides a personalized solution for women looking to address discomfort, complications, or lifestyle changes. Whether you’re experiencing pain, dealing with implant-related concerns, or simply ready for a natural look, this procedure offers relief and a renewed sense of confidence. Ideal candidates are in good overall health and have realistic expectations about the outcomes. During a consultation with Dr. Carpin, your unique concerns and goals will be thoroughly discussed, ensuring that breast implant removal aligns with your needs and delivers results that help you feel comfortable and empowered in your own body.
Dr. Carpin will provide detailed aftercare instructions and monitor your healing at post-operative appointments. Most patients return to light activities within 1-2 weeks after breast implant removal surgery. Swelling and bruising subside over several weeks. Strenuous activity and heavy lifting should be avoided for at least 4-6 weeks. As swelling diminishes, your optimal results emerge.
Patients often experience an immediate improvement in comfort after implant removal. Final results, including breast shape and appearance, will become more apparent as swelling subsides over 4-6 weeks. Whether you choose removal only or combine it with a breast lift, Dr. Carpin’s focus on natural, balanced results ensures you feel confident and satisfied.
Most patients recover within 1-2 weeks but should avoid strenuous activity for 4-6 weeks.
Implant removal alone can result in a deflated sagging breast. If needed, Dr. Carpin can perform a breast lift during removal to restore a youthful, natural appearance. Fat transfer to the breast can be done to improve the volume of the breast naturally.
A capsulectomy removes both the breast implant and any surrounding scar tissue (capsule) to address complications like capsular contracture.
Mild discomfort is common after surgery but manageable with prescribed pain medication.
Dr. Carpin minimizes scarring by using existing incision lines when possible. With proper care, scars fade significantly over time.
Breast implant illness refers to a variety of symptoms without any known cause that appear months to years after breast implants are placed. Oftentimes the symptoms are associated with an autoimmune disease. Symptoms can include joint or muscle pain, chronic fatigue, brain fog, migraines, unexplained rashes, anxiety, and depression. As many other factors may contribute to the symptoms, research is still ongoing to fully understand breast implant illness. In some patients, removal of the breast implants after a complete workup of the medical symptoms is negative may relieve their symptoms.
