Breast Implant Removal The BII Centers of Excellence Guide to Well-Being
BII (or Breast Implant Illness) can wreak havoc on your body, causing wide-ranging symptoms that affect your physical and emotional wellness. While some therapies may temporarily reduce unwanted symptoms, conditions related to BII can continue to develop or worsen as long as the implants remain. Breast implant removal offers ultimate relief from BII symptoms by removing the inflammatory trigger. As with any surgical cosmetic procedure, it is essential to consult an experienced and reputable treatment provider who understands your symptoms, concerns, and goals.
At BII Centers of Excellence, our network of certified providers specializes in helping patients with BII heal with life-enhancing results by guiding patients to the most suitable surgeons who are certified through our Center.
What is Breast Implant Removal?
While some patients choose to have their implants removed for cosmetic reasons, many make the decision to undergo breast implant removal to eliminate symptoms of BII once and for all.
Breast implant removal is a customized procedure that can go beyond BII treatment to sculpt beautifully youthful and symmetrical breasts post-explant. Depending on your aesthetic goals, breast implant removal can be combined with other procedures, such as a breast lift, fat transfer to the breasts, and techniques designed to improve the aesthetic quality of the areolas. BII Centers of Excellence take every factor into consideration to provide you with the necessary tools and direction to achieve results that will promote your best health, wellness, and confidence.
What are the benefits of Breast Implant Removal?
Breast implant removal offers life-changing benefits for individuals affected by breast implant illness. Removing your breast implants can help alleviate a wide range of health issues associated with BII, such as fatigue, joint pain, cognitive concerns, and skin rashes, leading to a significant improvement in overall well-being. By removing the implants, patients often experience relief from chronic inflammation and immune system disturbances. Eliminating the toxic load from the body may promote better long-term health outcomes, reducing the risk of potential complications and allowing patients to pursue a healthier, implant-free lifestyle.
Breast implant removal can also restore body confidence and self-esteem, helping individuals regain a positive body image. For patients who are satisfied with the natural volume of their breasts, combining their breast implant removal with a lift can restore the youthful quality of their breasts. For those who would like to treat their BII by removing their implants but would like to maintain optimal fullness in their breasts, a fat transfer can be used to enhance natural volume while eliminating excess fat where it is not wanted. Both procedures are customizable and can be tailored to improve the symmetry and overall appearance of the breasts.
Your Breast Implant Removal Consultation
During your private consultation with BII Centers of Excellence, we will evaluate your symptoms and medical background to ascertain whether breast implant removal can address your concerns effectively. Depending on your needs and goals for treatment, we will connect you with a qualified treatment provider as well as offer emotional support resources if desired.
After being paired with a plastic surgeon, they will collaborate with you to create a customized treatment plan. This plan may involve procedures like a capsulectomy with fat transfer to achieve full restoration.
Your Breast Implant Removal Procedure
Breast implant removal typically requires a capsulectomy. A capsulectomy is a surgical procedure for permanent breast implant removal. It involves removing both the breast implants and the surrounding scar tissue (capsule). The surgeon makes an incision in the breast, excises the entire capsule, and removes the implants. The surgery is performed under anesthesia, and the incision is closed with sutures. Individual cases may vary, and the procedure may address complications like capsular contracture or implant rupture.
If your treatment plan includes other cosmetic procedures, the details of your treatment may include removing a carefully-shaped section of skin to lift the breasts to a more youthful position or liposuction from another area of the body to replace volume lost during your explant procedure.
Breast Implant Removal Results
Many patients report a swift decrease in BII symptoms, allowing them to feel better and embrace life with energy and comfort. By selecting a plastic surgeon who specializes in BII treatment through implant removal, you can rest assured that your results will look as beautiful as they feel. Our goal at BII Centers of Excellence is to address every aspect of your concerns so that you can embrace a new chapter in your life with confidence.
Breast Implant Removal Recovery and Aftercare
After breast implant removal, recovery typically involves some pain and discomfort for a few days. Swelling and bruising are common but should subside gradually. Patients may require pain medication and need to wear a support garment. Full recovery usually takes a few weeks, during which time physical activity should be limited. The details of your recovery may vary depending on any additional procedures. Your surgeon will make sure you have all of the info you need for a smooth and successful recovery.
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