There are a couple basic options for breast implant removal: we can remove and replace, or simply remove.
Revision Surgery
While the typical lament is “I wish I had gone bigger,” there are also women who choose to go smaller. An explantation with a subsequent implantation is usually called a breast implant revision surgery or secondary breast augmentation.
Post-Removal Breast Lift
Depending on the size of the implants, their age, and the age of the patient, the patient’s breast skin may have lost its ability to “snap back” to a pre-implant firmness and contour. In these cases, a breast lift, or mastopexy, may be recommended after implant removal. This is usually done in staged procedures in order to optimize the appearance of the explanted breast.
Breast Implant Removal and Contour Shaping with Fat Transfer
Some patients may benefit from contour with fat transfer after implant removal. Fat obtained from liposuction can be strategically placed to shape and add volume for the skin to contract and reshape around.