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Breast Implant Removal/Exchange

Westchester County, New York

Introduction

Introduction to Breast Implant Removal or Exchange

While most patients experience the results they envisioned after breast augmentation, some women are left with complications or an unsatisfactory appearance. In these cases, double-board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Abraham Pathak in Purchase, NY, and providing service in Westchester County, Greenwich, New York, and the greater Tri-State area can perform an implant removal or exchange procedure to restore your comfort, well-being, and peace of mind.

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What Is Breast Implant Removal or Exchange?

Breast implant removal or exchange can provide a solution when your breast augmentation results do not unfold as expected. Whether your aesthetic preferences have simply changed over time or you need to replace your implants due to a complication, such as rupture, rippling, capsular contracture, migration, or BII (breast implant illness), Dr. Pathak in Purchase, NY, can help. To ensure a seamless, pleasing outcome, the doctor may choose to pair implant removal with a breast lift or fat grafting.

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Breast Implant Removal with Capsulectomy

For cases in which complications are more significant, such as with capsular contracture (hardened, painful scar tissue around the implant), BII, or BIA-ALCL (breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma), Dr. Pathak can perform a procedure called a capsulectomy to completely remove the scar tissue pockets surrounding the implants as well as the devices themselves. A capsulectomy provides the greatest amount of pain relief and improves quality of life.

 

 

Dr. Pathak performs the following types of capsulectomies:

In this case, Dr. Pathak removes the implants and then meticulously extracts the scar tissue capsule, making sure all of the pocket is dissected and evacuated.

Who Are the Best Candidates for Breast Implant Removal or Exchange?

Choosing to remove or exchange breast implants is a deeply personal decision—one that varies greatly from woman to woman and is never taken lightly in our practice. You may be a good candidate for breast implant exchange if you feel your current implants no longer match your aesthetic goals or if you wish to switch to a different implant type. For women experiencing concerns such as rippling, rupture, capsular contracture, or symptoms possibly related to Breast Implant Illness (BII), Dr. Pathak may recommend breast implant removal to help restore comfort and well-being. Some patients simply feel ready to return to their natural breast appearance.

Regardless of your reasons, the most important factors for candidacy include being in good health, not smoking, and having realistic expectations. Dr. Pathak will take the time to understand your goals and thoroughly evaluate your medical history during a personalized consultation at his office in Purchase, NY. This careful, individualized approach ensures that any decision made is safe, thoughtful, and aligned with what feels right for you.

What Are the Benefits of Breast Implant Removal or Exchange?

Patients who choose breast implant removal or exchange with Dr. Pathak in Westchester County, NY, and Greenwich, CT, enjoy the following impressive benefits:

  • Improved health, well-being, and peace of mind
  • A more aesthetically balanced and pleasing appearance
  • Increased confidence and self-esteem
  • Relief from pain, discomfort, and immobility
  • A solution for breast augmentation complications

What’s the First Step?

Your first step in undergoing breast implant removal or exchange in New York or Tri-State area is to meet with Dr. Pathak for an informative introductory consultation. During this first visit, the doctor will listen to your concerns, answer all of your questions, and provide an outline of your procedure, including its risks, benefits, recovery time, and costs. He will complete a physical assessment and an in-depth medical review, ensuring there are no contraindications that could threaten your safety.

Prior to your surgery, you will be asked to follow certain guidelines. You may need to discontinue certain medications and supplements that could increase your risk and undergo additional lab testing. If you smoke, you will need to quit a month or two before your procedure. You should fill all prescriptions ahead of time and make sure to schedule a helper to drive you home after breast implant removal or exchange in Purchase.

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What to Expect on the Day of Breast Implant Removal or Exchange Surgery

Implant removal or exchange is performed under general anesthesia, ensuring that you sleep deeply while Dr. Pathak completes your surgery. Once you are resting peacefully, the doctor will create incisions according to your customized treatment plan. If you are undergoing implant exchange, the doctor will remove your old implants and place the new ones in the chest capsules, incorporating fat grafting or a breast lift as needed to achieve a balanced, attractive final outcome. In cases of breast implant illness, or capsular contracture, he may need to perform a capsulectomy and implant removal procedure to maximize your health and well-being.

Dr. Pathak relies on today’s most advanced, progressive techniques to minimize your overall risks, discomfort, and downtime. Once all changes have been completed, the doctor will seal your incisions with state-of-the-art suturing techniques. Surgery typically lasts one to two hours.

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Breast Implant Removal or Exchange Recovery

Your Guide to Post-Breast Implant Removal or Exchange Care

After your surgery in the Westchester County, NY, and Greenwich, CT, area, you may experience many of the same side effects and discomfort in the chest that were present with your primary breast augmentation. Swelling, bruising, and tenderness are all normal symptoms. The doctor will provide access to oral pain medications that can help support a seamless healing process. You will also receive a customized aftercare plan.

To help reduce swelling and maintain your newly sculpted chest contours, you will be fitted with a compression garment. This should remain in place until Dr. Pathak tells you you can remove it. At the initial recovery stage, the doctor may place drains to help remove excess fluids and blood from the body. Steer clear of strenuous exercise and heavy lifting for the first month or two. You will be permitted, however, to engage in brief, gentle walks, which can help to boost circulation and prevent blood clotting.

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How Much Does a Breast Implant Removal or Exchange Cost in New York and the Tri-State Area?

The cost of breast implant removal or exchange in Purchase, Westchester County, Greenwich, New York, and the greater Tri-State area may vary, depending on the techniques Dr. Pathak uses, your unique cosmetic and wellness goals, and whether other procedures are performed in tandem with your treatment, such as fat grafting, breast lift surgery, or a capsulectomy. Dr. Pathak will make sure you leave your initial consultation with a clear understanding of all costs and expenses associated with breast implant removal or exchange in New York.

Why Choose Us?

Dr. Abraham Pathak is a trusted, double-board-certified plastic surgeon in Purchase, NY, known for his commitment to excellence, integrity, and results that look beautifully natural. With a unique background in complex breast cosmetic surgery, Dr. Pathak has developed a depth of expertise that sets him apart in addressing both aesthetic concerns and challenging revision cases. His extensive training and refined surgical artistry have made him one of the most respected and sought-after cosmetic specialists in Westchester County, NY, and Greenwich, CT.

After graduating with a medical degree from Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, Dr. Pathak embarked on an elite training program at Harvard Medical School’s General Surgery Residency at Brigham & Women’s Hospital, serving as Chief Resident. He was then chosen for the Dallas-based UT Southwestern Plastic Surgery training program, the top-ranked plastic surgery residency in the U.S. Dr. Pathak also pursued training at the prestigious Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital, completing a coveted aesthetic surgery fellowship. He is a prolific author, editor, lecturer, and educator who speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and Italian, and is credentialed by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

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