Breast Implant Removal in Atlanta, GA with Dr. Randy Rudderman

What Technically Contributes to More Predictable Long-Term Results?

Developing a plan is not trivial, particularly one that clearly describes potential risk and both short- and long-term considerations for results. Our approach includes critical evaluation of your anatomy, attention to detail, matching the technical aspect of surgery to the specifics of clinical findings, and your desires for the outcome.

Why Does the Approach to Treatment Matter?

Selection of the specific approach used requires experience, judgement, technical skill, and artistry. The choices made impact long-term shape, potential for additional surgery, and both appearance stability and clinical and financial future risks. The goal is to select an approach that provides a higher probability of a predictable long-term outcome.

What Should I Expect During My Atlanta, GA Breast Implant Removal Consultation?

At Dr. Rudderman Plastic Surgery, we value collaboration and partnership. You should plan for your consultation to take at least one hour. During this time, you will meet with Dr. Rudderman and other members of our team to situate and integrate yourself into our practice. A partnership with Dr. Rudderman is a collaborative relationship with the entire team.

Our goal at every consultation is to meet you, learn who you are, what lifestyle you lead, and your goals for not just surgery but the next phase of your life. Understanding the way your breasts impact your daily life, physically and emotionally, is an essential component of effective treatment planning. Once we have a complete picture of what you are looking for, we can tailor a treatment plan for long-term results and sustainable beauty.

During your consultation with Dr. Rudderman, you should expect:

Dr. Rudderman specializes in breast surgeries and understands the artistry and surgical complexity that they demand. His advanced technique and delicate, precision surgical skills achieve the most natural-looking results possible.

What Are My Breast Implant Removal Surgery Options?

Determining the reason you want your implants removed is essential to tailoring your treatment plan to your ideal outcome. Women who present for implant removal evaluation, in many cases, have health concerns. The general expectation for treatment includes implant removal and capsulectomy. Your body naturally responds to the implant, which is a foreign object, by developing tissue that surrounds the implant, called the capsule. Limiting surgery to the safest and least invasive method is often the best way to address your concerns and restore your health. That said, there are a few different options for implant removal surgery based on your needs and health concerns, including:

• Capsulectomy with implant removal
• Implant removal alone

The specific technique used for the treatment of the capsule when implants are removed should be carefully considered, and each patient should have access to the best educational approach available at the time of treatment.

Consensus Statement on Breast Implant Capsulectomy Definitions and Management Created by Breast Surgery Collaborative Community, The Aesthetic Society / The Aesthetic Foundation, June 8, 2024

“The FDA recently created a strategic priority for the creation of collaborative communities to bring together stakeholders in the medical device realm to solve challenges and achieve a collective betterment for patients, physicians, industry, as well as the medical community at large. The Breast Surgery Collaborative Community (BSCC), a consortium of patient advocates, board-certified plastic surgeons, the medical device industry, and others with a vested interest in enhancing breast surgery safety, was assembled to offer clarity for women seeking guidance on the removal of breast implants related to health concerns.”

“The BSCC consensus statement defines four types of capsulectomy:

1. Total intact capsulectomy: Complete removal of the breast implant capsule as a single unit.
2. Total capsulectomy (total precise capsulectomy): Complete removal of the breast implant capsule, not necessarily done as a single unit or in one piece.
3. Partial capsulectomy: Removal of the breast implant capsule, where some capsule is left behind.
4. En bloc capsulectomy: Removal of the breast implant capsule with a margin of uninvolved tissue for treatment of suspected or established breast implant-associated cancers after appropriate medical workup.”

The statement explicitly declares, “the absolute and only indication for an en bloc capsulectomy is for an established or suspected breast implant-associated cancer after appropriate medical workup.” This decision for surgery is clearly a part of the informed consent process, and any decisions should be shared between the patient and surgeon in a formal discussion around risk assessment, benefits, and alternatives, as well as the expected outcomes.” – The Aesthetic Societ,y June 8, 2024.

For even more information about surgical options and outcome expectations, please visit our page on breast implant removal surgery options and outcomes.

Can I Have a Breast Lift After Implant Removal?

Many patients have adequate breast volume to maintain a normal appearance after implant removal. Some find that their breast volume has increased over time, particularly with weight changes, pregnancy, and menopause. A breast lift can help reshape and restore a more youthful breast look and can be associated with dramatic improvement in comfort.

Some women avoid having a breast lift after implant removal due to concerns about scarring and healing. It is not uncommon for a surgeon to advise you to keep your implants or have new breast implants inserted. Many women simply no longer want this option. During your consultation, Dr. Rudderman can assess your needs and recommend the best approach for achieving your goals. This may include the removal of extra skin and adjustments to the breast tissue, especially if the breasts may become droopier after explant surgery.

Breast lifts work well for women with little breast volume who have concerns they may be “traumatized” by the thought of removing implants when they feel the “only” breast tissue they have are the implants. A breast lift can effectively reduce skin laxity to “repackage” the remaining breast tissue, optimizing the volume in a “smaller” package to improve appearance. The remaining volume of the breasts can usually be reasonably estimated. There may be areas of asymmetry, wrinkling, or indentations after implant removal that cause concern. Many times, these irregularities improve during healing. In the few patients who require additional treatment, additional skin may be removed, tissue repositioned, and, in some cases, fat grafting may be performed as a secondary operation to address contour irregularities.

How Do I Know I Need Explant Surgery in Atlanta, GA?

While breast implants last a long time, the reality is that most breast implant patients will need or desire to have their implants removed or replaced, meaning if you have breast implants, you are a candidate for implant removal in Alpharetta or Atlanta, GA. Whether you are referred to us by another provider or are simply ready to take them out, scheduling a consultation is the best way to determine how to remove your implants and restore your natural contours.

Can I See Dr. Rudderman’s Breast Implant Removal Before and After Results?

View our gallery to see Dr. Rudderman’s outstanding and natural-looking results of real patients’ breast implant removal before and after photos.

How Should I Prepare for Breast Implant Removal Surgery?

Preparing for breast implant removal surgery involves a few steps, but mostly, you should get excited about your upcoming transformation. Whether you are about to feel physically better or just more confident, implant removal is as transformative as getting your implants the first time. In general, you should:

How Is Breast Implant Removal Surgery in Alpharetta, GA Performed?

All breast implant removal procedures take place in a fully accredited surgical center with state-of-the-art technology, hospital-level safety standards, and an experienced medical team dedicated to your care. Additionally, Dr. Rudderman takes pride in performing every single aspect of your surgery himself. As you go into surgery, you can feel confident knowing you are being cared for by the most qualified professionals available at every step of the process.

Most breast implant removal procedures take 1 to 3 hours and are performed on an outpatient basis.

The operation and artistry involved in breast implant removal procedures are specific to each woman. During your consultation, you will receive extensive education regarding your condition, your concerns, your options, your risks and benefits, and your probable outcome. The goal of every procedure is a safe surgery, excellent appearance, normal anatomic redistribution, and an outcome that lasts for years and ages appropriately.

What Should I Expect After Explant Surgery in Atlanta, GA?

Immediately after surgery, you will be wearing a surgical dressing and a bra. As you will have been put under anesthesia, you will need a responsible adult to drive you home and stay with you for at least 24 hours. In general, you can expect the following during your Atlanta breast explant recovery:

Physical Recovery

Return to Normal Activities

• Most patients can return to desk work in 3 to 4 days. If your job requires physical activity, you may need to take more time off or request modified duties while you recover.
• Women with children often can return to full childcare within reason in 3 to 4 days, including carpool and driving.
• Avoid aerobic exercise for 3 weeks or until Dr. Rudderman has cleared you to do so. Most clients may begin more aggressive physical activity at 4 weeks, including yoga, tennis, swimming, boot camp, and Pilates. We will help guide your return to activity at each post-operative visit.

Post-Surgical Follow-up Visits

• You will be seen in the office 24 hours post-surgery and given a more comfortable bra.
• Regular follow-up appointments will be scheduled for:
  • 1 week post-op
  • 2 weeks later (3 weeks post-op)
  • 1 month later (7-8 weeks post-op)
  • 3 months later (6 months post-op)

Follow-up appointments are essential to ensure you’re healing as expected and are satisfied with your natural, age-appropriate results.

When Will I See My Breast Implant Removal Results?

Generally, you will notice an immediate difference in your breast appearance following surgery. Additionally, if you were experiencing symptoms of breast implant illness or pain associated with capsular contracture, many clients will notice relief from their symptoms soon after removal.

A brief overview of a realistic timeline of results is as follows:

1. You will notice an immediate change in your breast appearance following surgery.
2. By 6 weeks, most of the swelling will be gone, allowing you to have a better idea of what your final result will look like.
3. Between 6 months and 1 year, you will be able to enjoy your final, natural result.

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