Breast Implant Removal in Houston, TX

Name: Breast Implant Removal
Brand: Basu Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery
Rating: 4.9 (1230 reviews)

When you have made the decision to downsize, are experiencing challenges possibly associated with your implants, or no longer wish to keep your implants, Dr. Basu can help.

What Is Breast Implant Removal?

The procedure for the removal of the implant involves placing incisions ideally in the old incision site so no new added scars are created. Otherwise, Dr. Basu hides the incision along your inframammary fold crease hidden underneath your breast.

If a lift is planned, implant removal scars are usually combined and hidden within your lift incisions. The implants will be carefully removed. If scar tissue has developed (capsular contracture), the hardened scar tissue will be removed.

The exact treatment plan will be customized given your specific anatomy, previous procedure(s) performed, and current concerns. Hence, a consultation is required with Dr. Basu to develop an individualized treatment plan just for you.

A Highly Respected Expert in Breast Surgery

Dr. Basu is a highly-respected, board-certified plastic surgeon who has extensive experience in aesthetic breast surgery, including breast implant removal in Houston with partial or total capsulectomy (removal of the scar tissue that can form around any implant) and en-bloc removal of implants if and when indicated.

Reasons for Breast Implant Removal

Some of the reasons women choose to have breast implants removed include the following:

A desire to return to original breast size
A desire to restore one’s breasts without implants
Breasts appear uneven
Malpositioned implants
Capsular contracture (scar tissue)
Chronic pain or discomfort
Concerns regarding textured implants
Implant rupture

What Happens After Breast Implant Removal?

Breast implant removal is a highly individualized procedure, and the outcome will depend on your anatomy, implant history, and aesthetic goals. While some patients choose to simply remove their implants, others elect to combine explant surgery with additional procedures to optimize their results. After implant removal, patients may notice changes in breast volume, shape, and skin elasticity—particularly if implants were large or in place for many years. To address this, Dr. Basu may recommend one of the following options:

Breast lift (mastopexy) to remove excess skin and restore a more youthful, lifted shape
Fat transfer to add subtle, natural-looking volume using your body’s own fat
Implant replacement for patients who wish to maintain or adjust their breast size
No additional procedure, allowing the breasts to return to a more natural state

In some cases, a capsulectomy (removal of scar tissue surrounding the implant) may also be performed to improve comfort and support optimal healing.

Dr. Basu is a board-certified plastic surgeon and currently serves as President of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, bringing nationally recognized expertise to breast implant removal and explant procedures.

Because every patient’s goals are different, your treatment plan will be carefully tailored during your consultation to achieve a result that feels balanced, natural, and aligned with your preferences.

Are You a Candidate for Breast Implant Removal?

If you have recently recalled textured implants, are concerned about health issues that may be associated with your implants, or simply want to live without implants, Dr. Basu will spend the time to educate you about up-to-date scientific data and emerging trends so that you are empowered to make the best decision for yourself. He will also review options to simultaneously tighten any loose skin and raise your breast position with a possible breast lift if needed. Please note that to be a candidate for breast implant removal surgery, you must have a BMI of 40 or less.

For some women who have enough of their own tissue, Dr. Basu’s breast lift auto-augmentation of cleavage technique can yield a very nice result without implants. And should you opt for fuller breasts without implants, he can review his approach to using your own fat to volumize your breasts with fat transfer procedures. If you need to remove breast implants, whether to restore your natural breast size, resolve a complication, replace implants, or for any other reason, you can trust Dr. Basu to perform the surgery with meticulous care for superior results.

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What Is the Recovery Like?

Recovery depends on the exact procedures being performed and varies from person to person. In general, recovery from implant removal will be similar to recovery from augmentation or shorter. In simpler cases, patients can return to a desk job in 2-3 days after their procedure. In more complex cases, Dr. Basu generally recommends taking 5-7 days off from work (about one week) and no heavy lifting or strenuous activity for 3-4 weeks.

Breast Implant Removal and Breast Lift

If you have had implants for a long period, it is normal for the skin to stretch due to weight and to accommodate the implants. You may choose to have a breast lift in conjunction with breast implant removal so your natural breast tissue can be reshaped and excess skin removed so the breasts sit higher on your chest wall. Only a private consultation will reveal what procedure will create the result you envision.

Why Choose Dr. Basu for Breast Implant Removal?

Dr. Basu is highly sought-after as an accomplished surgeon for breast augmentation and implant removal. Many women have changed how they feel about the size of existing implants and want a more natural look.

Others have suffered some type of complication or have concerns about their implants and need the implants removed.

When you are considering implant removal, you can expect a compassionate, professional approach when under the care of Dr. Basu, along with meticulous surgical technique performed in a comprehensive aesthetics center with a state-licensed ambulatory surgery center (with the quality and safety measures of an ambulatory hospital subspecializing in plastic surgery). If you are considering breast implant removal in Houston & Cypress, TX, then schedule a consultation with Dr. Basu.

Cosmetic Breast Surgery Textbook

The Cosmetic Breast Surgery textbook, published by Dr. Basu and Dr. Sameer A. Patel, offers a comprehensive explanation of Dr. Basu’s innovative breast surgery techniques. The book chapters explore a wide range of topics, including Dr. Basu's approach to breast augmentation, mastopexy, breast reduction, breast revision, breast implant removal, male breast reduction, and utilizing the internal bra.

Breast Implant Removal Cost & Financing Options

Breast implant removal at Basu Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery is typically priced at $10,850, which includes anesthesia and facility fees. Final cost may vary depending on the complexity of your procedure, whether capsulectomy is required, and if additional surgery such as a breast lift is performed at the same time.

Financing is available through PatientFi, with monthly payments starting as low as $214 per month for qualified patients. To see our payment plan options and apply instantly, click here.

Schedule Your Consultation for Breast Implant Removal in Houston

Our state-of-the-art plastic surgery center was built to provide a superior patient experience and manage the critical issues of health and safety correctly. Your breast implant removal surgery will be performed in his onsite state-licensed ambulatory surgical center (Beleza Surgery Center), which far exceeds the requirements of most outpatient cosmetic surgery centers. You can be completely confident that your breast implant removal will be performed safely, and you will be under the care of licensed nurses and board-certified anesthesiologists.

Your first step is to meet with Dr. Basu to discuss your procedure, what it entails, and what to expect. When you need breast implants removed, you want the procedure to be performed with your health and safety managed correctly.

We offer our patients a truly superior, world-class experience and invite you to visit with us at our modern, private plastic surgery clinic in Houston.