Breast Implant Removal in Nashville with Dr. Olivia MaDan | BEYOND Collective
Most breast augmentation surgery patients are satisfied with the confidence-boosting results of their procedure.
However, breast implants are not intended to last forever. Some women may experience medical issues with their implants, requiring their removal, and others may determine that larger breasts no longer fit their personal aesthetic. With many reasons to change the appearance of your breasts, breast implant removal may be an option to improve your overall well-being.
Nashville breast implant removal procedures can help you reclaim your feminine identity by restoring the natural appearance of your breasts and renewing your confidence. At BEYOND Collective, Dr. Olivia MaDan and our compassionate all-female staff are dedicated to helping you achieve your cosmetic goals and feel more confident in your skin no matter your reason for breast implant removal.
Are you interested in learning how a breast implant removal can restore your figure and enhance your confidence? Contact us at (615) 327-0303 or request your consultation to begin your breast rejuvenation journey today! We are located in Nashville, TN, and proudly serve patients from the Nashville and Murfreesboro areas.
At A Glance:
Breast Implant Removal
- Anesthesia: General
- Procedure Time: 1 to 3 hours
- Recovery Time: 4 to 7 days
What Is Breast Implant Removal?
Breast implants are not intended to be lifelong devices. As such, Dr. MaDan may recommend removing or replacing your implants every 10 to 15 years. However, some women experience discomfort, medical issues, or personal concerns and choose to have their breast implants removed before that time. A lot can change in 10 years, and some women may elect to change their appearance/aesthetic.
At BEYOND Collective, Dr. MaDan takes many measures to ensure natural-looking breast implant removal results. During your consultation, Dr. MaDan will listen to understand your concerns and will determine the appropriate breast implant removal techniques based on implant placement, age, imaging results, current breast size and shape, and skin quality.
Breast implant removal procedures are highly customizable and address each patient’s unique needs. Dr. MaDan will tailor your breast implant removal procedure and develop a unique procedural plan that may include rejuvenation procedures, such as breast lift or breast reduction, to restore the breast appearance.
Whether medical or aesthetic, there are many personal reasons patients consider breast implant removal surgery, including:
- Addressing discomfort or pain from hardened scar tissue
- Correcting implant-associated issues, including implant asymmetry, rippling, or malposition
- Resolving implant ruptures or leaks
- Improving implant-related health concerns
- Removing implants if large breasts no longer fit your aesthetic preferences
How Will My Breasts Look After Implant Removal Surgery?
After a breast implant removal, volume will decrease significantly, and patients who have larger implants may experience undesirable aesthetic changes than those with smaller implants. Breasts may appear deflated and saggy with loose skin that wrinkles. Patients may also experience nipples and areolas that point downward.
The appearance of your breasts after a breast implant removal will vary based on a few factors:
- Implant size
- Amount of natural breast tissue
- Scar tissue
- How long the implant has been in place
Oftentimes, a breast lift or a mastopexy can be performed at the same time as implant removal. The breast lift procedure allows for nipple repositioning and removal of excess skin, giving you a perky, lifted appearance without replacing an implant.
Choosing Dr. Olivia MaDan and BEYOND as Your Nashville Breast Implant Removal Provider
At BEYOND Collective, we view patient care as an honor and a privilege. Our mission is to provide patients with a broad range of effective aesthetic treatments and procedures with proven results. As such, we explore countless options to empower our patients with the information necessary to make educated decisions about their aesthetic choices. We also strive to understand our patients’ goals and motivations to deliver outcomes that exceed expectations and an outstanding experience from consultation, treatment, and beyond.
Dr. Olivia MaDan is one of Nashville’s premier female plastic surgeons, specializing in breast and body contouring surgeries. For Dr. MaDan, one of the most rewarding aspects of plastic surgery is helping her patients restore their self-image, femininity, and confidence to improve their quality of life by resolving their most bothersome areas. She appreciates getting to know her patients and fostering meaningful connections.
Your Breast Implant Removal Consultation in Nashville, TN
At BEYOND Collective, we understand that thorough patient consultations are essential to building a trusting relationship. During your consultation, Dr. MaDan strives to get to know each patient personally—their hobbies, career, and day-to-day life—to understand their concerns and goals for breast implant removal. Dr. MaDan encourages patient input and listens to empower patients to achieve beautiful, natural-looking results they’ll love for years. Dr. MaDan will then discuss your breast implant removal options and utilize 3D imaging software to help you visualize your potential results.
All consultations with Dr. MaDan will begin fully clothed. Once ready for the physical assessment, Dr. MaDan leads patients to our welcoming examination rooms, where they’ll change into one of our hand-dyed robes to ensure comfort. Following breast exams, patients will have photos taken for our 3D imaging simulation.
As each breast implant removal will be unique, Dr. MaDan will discuss your options and recent medical evaluations, such as a mammogram, MRI, or ultrasound, and assess your current implants, skin and tissue quality, and scar tissue. After gathering this information, Dr. MaDan will determine the most appropriate techniques and options for your breast implant removal.
Am I an Ideal Candidate for Breast Implant Removal?
Candidates for Tennessee breast implant removal may have many reasons to remove their implants. These women may want to address concerns of breast pain or implant integrity, or they may no longer desire their implants due to personal style preferences. Ideal candidates interested in a Nashville breast implant removal should:
- Be at a healthy, stable body weight
- Be in good overall health and living a healthy lifestyle
- Be a non-smoker or willing to quit all nicotine at least 6 weeks before and after surgery
- Have no medical conditions that may impair healing
- Have a positive outlook and realistic goals for the procedure
- Understand the surgical risks and benefits
- Have no immediate plans for pregnancy or breastfeeding
Oftentimes, a breast lift or a mastopexy can be performed at the same time as implant removal. The breast lift procedure allows for nipple repositioning and removal of excess skin, giving you a perky, lifted appearance without replacing an implant.
Meet Dr. Olivia MaDan
Nashville Plastic Surgeon &
Founder of BEYOND Collective
As one of Nashville’s premier female plastic surgeons, Dr. MaDan and her dedicated all-female team at BEYOND Collective understand that each patient has a unique motivation for choosing plastic surgery. Our experts strive to help you accomplish your aesthetic goals to restore your self-image and improve your quality of life. By delivering an outstanding experience with a personalized touch, Dr. MaDan and our compassionate staff want to exceed your expectations and empower you to feel more confident in your own skin.
Preparing for a Breast Implant Removal in Nashville, TN
Before your Nashville breast implant removal surgery, it’s essential to be in good overall health. While each breast procedure will be unique, here is some general information to help you prepare.
Nashville Breast Implant Removal Surgery Overview
On the night before surgery, avoid eating or drinking anything after midnight, and take necessary medications with small sips of water. Avoid wearing makeup, lotions, or deodorants, and remove all jewelry. Wear comfortable, loose clothing that is easy to put on after your procedure.
Review your paperwork to ensure your surgery location and arrival time. At check-in, you may need to provide identification and emergency contact information.
On the day of your procedure, you’ll meet with Dr. MaDan and your qualified anesthesia provider to review the details of your surgery and answer any final questions.
According to the procedural plan developed during your consultation, Dr. MaDan will begin your breast implant removal by making the appropriate incisions to remove your current implants and any necessary scar tissue. Typically, these incisions are along the lower breast crease or around the areola. Dr. MaDan will examine the natural breast tissue to assess for damages or changes. Often, a breast lift or mastopexy is performed at the same time as implant removal.
After the implants have been removed, Dr. MaDan will use dissolvable sutures to perform a meticulous multi-layer closure. She will cover the incisions with steri-strips that will remain in place until your first post-operative appointment.
Breast implant removal surgery typically takes 1 to 3 hours, depending on the individual characteristics of the procedure. Breast implant removal and mastopexy typically takes 3 hours.
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Nashville Breast Implant Removal Recovery
How Soon Will I See My Breast Implant Removal Results?
Breast implant removal recovery and results are uniquely personal and depend on many factors, including the extent of the procedure, the implant size, scar tissue, and the quality and quantity of the remaining tissue. Some patients notice dramatic results immediately. However, patients should be prepared for swelling and bruising that may take several weeks to resolve and may obscure the final outcome. Residual swelling and healing may take up to a year.
Dr. MaDan takes every precaution to ensure your scarring is as minimal as possible. While scarring is most pronounced in the first few months, your incisions will begin healing and form a pinkish scar. It may take a year or more for the scar to mature and match your skin tone. The scar will never disappear entirely. Dr. MaDan will provide you with her medical-grade scar therapy regimen to optimize the appearance of your scars.
Following all post-operative instructions and maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine will help you maintain long-lasting results from your Nashville breast implant removal procedure.
Partner with Nashville’s Premier Female Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Olivia MaDan
Dr. Olivia MaDan, one of Nashville’s premier female plastic surgeons, understands the questions and concerns that arise when you’ve decided to undergo breast implant removal. As experts in breast procedures, Dr. MaDan and her experienced team strive to help you enhance your overall appearance and increase your confidence and body positivity.
Learn about breast implant removal near me options in Nashville by calling (615) 327-0303 or completing our online form to schedule your consultation today!
Nashville Breast Implant Removal FAQs
Breast implant removal (without replacement) is always an option. Some patients may decide that implants just aren’t for them, or their preferences may have changed. In certain cases, saline implants may be amenable to removal in the office setting under local anesthesia. Silicone implants are usually removed under anesthesia in the outpatient surgery center. Usually, the capsule is left in place, so no drainage tubes or accessories are needed. When the capsule has to be removed, a drainage tube is left in place. Your natural tissues will remain intact, and some element of tissue tightening will occur over the 3 months after implant removal. Some patients undergoing implant removal will have a breast lift performed at the same time. This can be indicated when the nipple position remains ptotic or pointing downward after implant removal. With a breast lift after implant removal, all of your natural breast tissue is maintained. The excess skin is removed, and the nipple is repositioned to the most projecting part of the breast.
Breast implant removal does require an incision through your old scar to remove the implants. Pain can be expected any time an incision is made in the skin. Without implants, there is minimal muscle stretch on the pectoralis muscle.
Some breasts will return to their pre-surgery shape and position. However, this depends on many factors, including the size and shape of the prior implants, skin and tissue quality, age, genetics, and the duration of time the implants were in place. For breasts that have excess skin or that have significantly stretched after implant removal, a breast lift can be performed to reshape the breast and reposition the nipples. All of your natural breast tissue remains; only excess skin is removed from the lower pole of the breast.
While there is no diagnostic test to confirm BII, the most common symptoms are fatigue and brain fog. There is a high satisfaction rate of symptom resolution or improvement in BII patients after implant removal alone. However, there is no guarantee that implant removal will alleviate the symptoms of BII.
Breast implants can be removed at any time. In certain cases, like with Grade IV capsular contracture, pain may be the motivating factor to remove and not replace the implants. Capsular contracture has a high recurrence rate and may require multiple additional surgeries. In this scenario, implant removal will significantly improve quality of life and minimize the risk of recurrence and additional surgeries.
Breast implants can also be removed in light of breast implant illness (BII). Research studies have shown symptomatic improvement after implant removal. Removal of the capsule and implant has been shown to negatively affect the cosmetic outcome and does not improve patient satisfaction. “En bloc” capsulectomy is typically reserved for cancer treatments.
A ruptured silicone implant should be removed. A ruptured silicone implant can be found incidentally during an implant exchange procedure. In this scenario, the implant and all silicone would be evacuated from the breast pocket, and the ruptured implant should be returned to the manufacturer.