Breast Implant Removal

After your surgery in our Newport Beach facility, you will usually need some time to heal and recover. During this time, your breasts will likely be swollen and tender. Depending on your surgery, your surgeon may insert drains to allow proper healing and prevent infection. You may also need to wear a compression bra to reduce swelling.

While the exact recovery timeline is different for each person, many patients feel like they are “back to normal” around six to eight weeks after surgery. Combining breast implant removal with additional procedures like fat transfer or a breast lift may increase your recovery time.

During your consultation, your Pacific Center surgeon will help set recovery expectations based on your specific case. Before surgery, your surgeon will provide detailed instructions about any recovery restrictions. They will also share the best practices to follow to ensure a healthy recovery and optimal results.

Patients may choose this surgery for cosmetic or medical reasons. Ideal candidates for breast implant removal surgery may have the following concerns: 

• Your breast implants are causing pain or discomfort.
• Your breast implants feel too heavy or get in the way of normal activities.
• You can feel your breast scar tissue getting harder or tighter.
• Your breast implants don’t look or feel right, and you want an aesthetic change.

Ideal candidates are also physically healthy and maintain a stable weight. Depending on your reason for removing the breast implants, there are situations where you may not be a good candidate for breast implant removal. After breast augmentation, you will usually have to wait until your breasts have fully healed before we can accurately assess your condition.

The best way to determine if you are a good candidate for breast implant removal is by scheduling a consultation with our board-certified surgeons. They will examine your health situation and needs to make sure you are a candidate for breast implant removal.