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Breast Implant Removal and Lift

Serving Phoenix and Scottsdale, AZ

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Rediscover YourNatural Contours

Why Choose Southwest Breast & Aesthetics for Breast Implant Removal and Mastopexy?

For women making the difficult decision to undergo breast implant removal surgery, Southwest Breast & Aesthetics offers guidance, options, and a path to impeccable results. Our board-certified Phoenix plastic surgeons are skilled experts in breast restoration, which gives them a unique perspective on aesthetic procedures like breast implant removal and lift. Combining these procedures allows our surgeons to achieve breast implant removal while offering patients restorative options to heal many of the anatomical changes created by the original breast implant procedure. Take the first step towards a rejuvenated, implant-free silhouette. Schedule your consultation today, and let's begin your transformative journey together.

Breast Implant Removal and Lift at a Glance

  • Removes breast implants while addressing sagging or drooping (breast ptosis)
  • Customized approach for each patient's unique anatomy and goals
  • State-of-the-art techniques to minimize scarring and optimize results
  • Comprehensive care from consultation through recovery
  • Can be used to address concerns like Breast Implant Illness or capsular contracture
  • Renewed confidence in your silhouette

Understanding theCombined Procedure

What is Breast Implant Removal and Lift?

Breast implant removal and lift is a surgical technique that combines the removal of breast implants with a breast lift (mastopexy) to reshape and reposition the natural breast tissue. This addresses a concern that many women who want their breast implants removed have, which is that simply removing implants without further correction could cause breast sagging or loss of volume.

By combining implant removal with a lift (as well as fat grafting in some cases), this surgical procedure can help you achieve a more youthful, perky breast contour using your own tissue. Our board-certified plastic surgeons tailor each procedure to the individual, considering factors such as:

  • Original breast size and shape
  • Degree of sagging (breast ptosis)
  • Skin elasticity
  • Personal aesthetic goals

Comprehensive Rejuvenation

Benefits of Combining Implant Removal & Lift

If opting for a combined breast implant removal and lift Phoenix patients can benefit from several advantages:

Single Surgery

  • Reduce overall recovery time and costs
  • Address multiple concerns from breast implant surgery in one procedure

Improved Aesthetics

  • Eliminate breast implants while enhancing natural breast shape
  • Lift and reposition nipples and areolas for a more youthful look
  • Reduce excess skin that may result from implant removal alone

Renewed Confidence

  • Achieve a natural breast appearance that complements your body
  • Alleviate discomfort or concerns associated with implants
  • Enjoy a rejuvenated silhouette without relying on implants

Customized Results

  • Tailor the degree of lift to your specific needs and preferences
  • Option to resize areolas if desired
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Your journey to natural beauty starts here.

Am I a candidate for breast implant removal and lift?

Every case is unique. A personal consultation with our surgeons at Southwest Breast & Aesthetics is the best way to determine if this procedure is right for you and to set realistic expectations for your surgery results.Ideal candidates for this combined procedure typically:

  • Have breast implants they wish to remove
  • Are in good overall health
  • Have realistic expectations about the results
  • Are non-smokers or willing to quit before surgery


You may not be a good candidate for surgery if you:

  • Have certain medical conditions that impair healing
  • Are planning future pregnancies
  • Are unwilling to accept the potential scars from a breast lift

Expectations should include:

  • A more natural breast appearance
  • Improved breast shape and position
  • Some loss of breast volume compared to implants
  • Visible scars that will fade over time

Whether you are seeking implant removal due to complications from breast implants like capsular contracture or leaking saline implants or silicone implants, changing aesthetic preferences, or simply a desire to return to your natural shape, our expert team is here to support you every step of the way.

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Tailored Care for Optimal Results

The Breast Implant Removal Procedure

Our approach to removing breast implants is as unique as you are. Here's what you can expect from your procedure:

Comprehensive Consultation: We will discuss your surgery goals, assess your current breast anatomy, and explain how implant removal and lift can work together to achieve your desired outcome.

Personalized Treatment Plan: Based on your needs, we will create a customized surgical plan for your breast explant procedure, detailing:

  • Implant removal technique
  • Type and extent of lift required
  • Incision patterns to minimize visible scar tissue and reduce excess skin
  • Any additional tissue reshaping for optimal contours

State-of-the-Art Techniques: Our surgeons utilize advanced methods to ensure beautiful, natural-looking implant removal surgery results with minimal scarring.

Compassionate Care: From our surgical team to our nursing staff, you'll be surrounded by professionals who understand the physical and emotional aspects of your transformation.

Comprehensive Aftercare: We provide detailed recovery instructions and ongoing support to ensure optimal healing and results.

Embracing Your New Silhouette

Recovery and Results

Recovery from combined breast implant removal and lift typically involves:

  • Initial Recovery: The first 1-2 weeks may involve some discomfort, swelling, and bruising. We'll provide pain management strategies to keep you comfortable.
  • Gradual Return to Activities: Most women can return to light activities within 2-3 weeks, with a full return to exercise over 6-8 weeks.
  • Seeing Your Results: While you will notice an immediate change, final results emerge over several months as swelling subsides and tissues settle.
  • Long-Term Care: We will schedule follow-up appointments to monitor your healing and ensure you're delighted with your results.
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Breast Implant Removal and Mastopexy

Frequently Asked Questions

While there will be moderate to significant loss of volume from implant removal, the lift helps reshape your natural breast tissue to create a fuller, more youthful appearance. We can discuss options like fat transfer for breast augmentation without implants or flap autologous augmentation if additional volume is desired.

Results can be long-lasting, especially if you maintain a stable weight and healthy lifestyle. However, natural aging and gravity will continue to affect your breasts over time.

While a breast lift can sometimes affect breastfeeding ability, many women are still able to breastfeed after the procedure. We'll discuss any potential impacts during your consultation.

Scars vary depending on the extent of lift needed but typically fade significantly over time. Our surgeons use advanced techniques to minimize visible scarring.