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Breast implant removal (or “explant”) is a deeply personal and increasingly common decision—whether motivated by changes in health, evolving aesthetics, or concerns about implant longevity. This category on MW Breast explores everything from what to expect after your implants are removed to recovery tips and how your breasts may look post‑explant. Drawing on expert advice and real patient experiences, you’ll find guidance on who is a good candidate, surgical techniques like en bloc capsulectomy, managing breast implant illness (BII), and steps for a healthier, more confident recovery. Whether you’re considering removal due to symptoms, shifting style preferences, or routine replacement, MW Breast offers a compassionate, informative resource to help you navigate the explant journey with clarity and support.
Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) usually develops in the scar capsule tissue that forms around a breast implant. But just like any cancer, it can spread throughout the body and can even lead to death. The primary procedure for BIA-ALCL is breast implant removal or explant surgery. There are multiple approaches to an... Continue Reading
Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a rare form of cancer. Even if it is found in the breasts, BIA-ALCL is not actually breast cancer. Rather, it is a cancer of the immune system that can develop in the scar tissue capsule surrounding a textured breast implant. The capsule forms around an implant... Continue Reading
The most popular breast augmentation surgery uses silicone or saline implants. While the use of these implants is safe and gives a high satisfaction rate to a lot of patients, chances are, that many women would eventually wish to have them removed for clinical or personal reasons. In the previous blog, we discussed some reasons... Continue Reading
A biofilm is a group of bacteria that can adhere to a breast implant’s surface through the formation of a slimy glue-like substance. The formation of these biofilms around an implant may link with subclinical infections, capsular contracture, and other systemic symptoms. Signs & How to Detect Biofilm on Breast Implants It is not always... Continue Reading
I had the pleasure some months ago to speak to WLWT Cincinnati about the importance of breast implant removal, or explant surgery, to address infections or other associated issues. A lot of women who experience these complications seem to have an extremely difficult time finding a surgeon willing and able to perform the surgery. It... Continue Reading
Many of our patients have undergone prior bilateral mastectomy for breast cancer and are now faced with the tough decision of implant removal due to breast implant illness symptoms. Some of these patients elect to remain flat with an even, balanced incision closure after implant removal. Other patients, though, seek to achieve a natural breast... Continue Reading
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