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Breast Implant Removal in Dallas, TX

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Whether you are experiencing complications, have concerns about implant safety, or simply no longer desire your breast implants, Dr. Phillip Dauwe offers personalized breast implant removal surgery tailored to your health and aesthetic goals. You deserve a result that feels right for you, and that can mean different things at different stages of life. Contact Dauwe Plastic Surgery in Dallas to schedule your consultation.

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  • Potential Benefits: Breast implant removal can relieve discomfort, resolve complications like capsular contracture and rupture, and restore a more natural breast appearance for women who are ready to move forward without their implants.
  • Candidates: Ideal candidates are healthy women who are dissatisfied with their breast implants for any reason, medical or aesthetic. They should be non-smokers at a stable weight, with realistic expectations for how their breasts may look and feel after removal.
  • The Procedure: Breast implant removal is performed as an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia and typically takes 1 to 2 hours. The approach is customized based on each patient’s anatomy, implant history, and goals.
  • Recovery: Most patients return to light daily activities within 1 to 2 weeks, with strenuous exercise restricted until weeks 4 to 6. Some swelling, bruising, and soreness are normal in the early days and gradually resolve as healing progresses.
  • Follow-Up Care: Patients are seen at week 1, week 6, and months 3, 6, and 12 to monitor healing and evaluate the final breast contour. Dr. Dauwe provides personalized scar care guidance and uses existing incisions whenever possible.
  • Surgeon: Dr. Phillip Dauwe performs breast implant removal at his QUAD A-accredited surgery center in Dallas, TX. He brings advanced experience to both straightforward removals and complex cases involving capsular contracture, rupture, or en bloc capsulectomy.

What Is Breast Implant Removal?

Breast implant removal, also known as explant surgery, is a procedure in which breast implants are surgically taken out, either on their own or alongside a capsulectomy, which involves removing the scar tissue capsule that forms around the implant. The procedure can be performed for medical, aesthetic, or personal reasons and is fully customized to each patient’s goals and anatomy. Dr. Dauwe performs breast implant removal at his QUAD A-accredited surgery center in Dallas, TX.

What Are the Benefits of Breast Implant Removal?

A personalized breast implant removal plan developed by Dr. Dauwe can offer meaningful physical and emotional benefits, including:

  • Relief from implant-related discomfort, pain, or heaviness
  • Resolution of capsular contracture, rupture, or implant shifting
  • Reduced concern about long-term implant integrity
  • A more natural breast appearance aligned with your current goals
  • The option to combine removal with a breast lift for improved shape and contour

Am I a Candidate for Breast Implant Removal Surgery?

Good candidates for breast implant removal are women who are no longer satisfied with their breast implants for any reason — medical, aesthetic, or personal. Ideal candidates are in good overall health, at a stable weight, and non-smokers. You may be a candidate if you are experiencing complications such as capsular contracture, implant rupture, or implant shifting, or if you simply wish to have your implants removed. Dr. Dauwe recommends scheduling a consultation to discuss your goals and undergo a thorough physical assessment so he can determine the most appropriate approach for your anatomy.

Tori, 32 yrs old, Dauwe Plastic Surgery patient

Why Do Patients Choose Breast Implant Removal?

There is no single reason that drives the decision to remove breast implants a,nd all reasons are valid. Common motivations include capsular contracture, implant rupture or leakage, and implant shifting or malposition. Some patients pursue removal due to symptoms associated with Breast Implant Illness (BII), such as fatigue, joint pain, or brain fog. Others simply feel their implants no longer reflect their body image or lifestyle. In rare cases, a diagnosis of Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) requires prompt surgical removal of the implant and surrounding capsule.

What Does the Breast Implant Removal Procedure Involve?

Breast implant removal is performed as an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia and typically takes 1 to 2 hours. Dr. Dauwe will create a personalized surgical plan based on your anatomy, the condition of your implants, and your goals.

Incisions are made in the same location as your original augmentation whenever possible to minimize new scarring. Depending on your situation, the procedure may involve simple implant removal with the capsule left intact, a partial capsulectomy to remove thickened or symptomatic scar tissue, or a total en bloc capsulectomy in which the implant and its entire capsule are removed as one unit — the most thorough option for patients with rupture, BIA-ALCL, or BII concerns.

Can Breast Implant Removal Be Combined with a Breast Lift?

Yes. For many patients, combining removal with a breast lift (mastopexy) is an important part of achieving a satisfying result. After implants are removed, the breast skin and tissue may appear stretched or deflated, particularly if implants were in place for many years.

A breast lift removes excess skin, reshapes the underlying tissue, and repositions the nipple to a more elevated position, all in the same surgical session. Dr. Dauwe will evaluate your skin laxity during your consultation and discuss whether a lift is recommended for your anatomy.

What Can I Expect During Breast Implant Removal Recovery?

Recovery from breast implant removal is typically easier than the original augmentation and lasts approximately 1 to 2 weeks. Soreness, swelling, and bruising are normal in the first few days. Most patients return to light daily activities within one to two weeks, with more strenuous exercise cleared around weeks four to six. Dr. Dauwe will provide personalized recovery instructions and scar care guidance, and will see you for follow-up visits at week 1, week 6, and months 3, 6, and 12.

Will My Breasts Look Different After Breast Implant Removal?

Yes. The appearance of your breasts after removal depends on factors such as implant size, how long implants were in place, and your skin elasticity. Patients who had smaller implants for a shorter period often retain good breast shape. Those with larger implants or more significant skin stretching may notice more laxity, in which case a breast lift can greatly improve the outcome. Dr. Dauwe will be straightforward with you about what to expect based on your individual anatomy.

When Will I See My Final Results After Breast Implant Removal?

Changes to your breast appearance are visible immediately after surgery, though swelling will be present in the early weeks. Most patients see their results taking clearer shape by six to eight weeks, with continued refinement through months three to six. Dr. Dauwe’s follow-up schedule ensures your healing and results are closely monitored throughout.

How Much Does Breast Implant Removal Cost?

The cost of breast implant removal varies based on the complexity of the procedure, the removal technique used, and whether a breast lift is performed at the same time. During your consultation, Dr. Dauwe will develop a personalized treatment plan and provide a transparent cost breakdown. Dauwe Plastic Surgery accepts multiple payment methods and offers no-interest financing to help make your procedure accessible.

Schedule Your Breast Implant Removal Consultation

If you are considering breast implant removal for any reason, we invite you to contact our Dallas, TX office to schedule a consultation with Dr. Phillip Dauwe. He will listen carefully to your concerns, perform a thorough evaluation, and create a tailored plan to help you feel comfortable and confident in your decision.