Category: Implant Removal
Posted On: September 03, 2026 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
Stuart A. Linder, M.D., F.A.C.S. Beverly Hills, CA Breast implant removal, also known as explantation, can produce very different cosmetic results from one patient to another. Unlike breast augmentation, where the implant provides a predictable amount of breast volume, the appearance of the breasts after explantation depends largely on how much natural breast tissue remains, […]
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Posted On: August 20, 2026 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
Breast explantation, commonly known as breast implant removal surgery, is a procedure performed to remove saline or silicone breast implants. Women choose explant surgery for reasons including recurrent capsular contracture, chronic pain, implant rupture, cosmetic changes, or implant-related concerns. Depending on your anatomy and goals, explantation may be combined with a capsulectomy, breast lift (mastopexy), […]
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Posted On: August 06, 2026 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
Breast explantation, also known as breast implant removal, is a highly individualized surgical procedure. While some patients may simply require removal of their breast implants, others may require additional procedures to address scar tissue, capsular contracture, implant rupture, breast deformity, or loose skin. The type of implant, whether it is saline or silicone, smooth or […]
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Posted On: October 17, 2025 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
Breast Implant Removal With Breast Reduction and Lift The female patient presented was looking to have her breast implants removed and wanting to improve her breast appearance without placing new implants. During her examination, she expressed she was hoping to have a breast lift and reduction. After discussing her expectations, we agreed to perform an explantation […]
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Posted On: May 14, 2020 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
Common Questions Asked Prior to Breast Implant Removal The decision to remove breast implants can be a difficult one; however, once you understand and establish realistic expectations, many women still have a few questions prior to having explantation surgery. Below are a few typical questions that are often asked during consultations in my Beverly Hills practice. Feel […]
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Posted On: May 06, 2020 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
There are many reasons why a woman may choose to remove there breast implants. Even if your breast implant surgery was perfectly planned and beautifully executed, changes can occur over time and below are a few examples why women consider implant removal. 1. Wants to Feel Healthier. Women not infrequently have had implants in either silicone or saline, leading […]
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Posted On: August 26, 2019 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
On July 24th, 2019 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in action to protect women from breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) requested that Allergan™, the manufacturer of a specific type of textured implant , recall specific models of its textured breast implants from the U.S. market. These textured breast implants include Natrelle […]
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Posted On: May 17, 2019 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
Case Study #1 This is an excellent example of a reconstructive patient with ruptured silicone gel textured implants and an isolated capsule from the parenchyma of the breast. This is a 72-year-old Russian patient presenting from the USSR with specifically severe ruptured silicone Baker IV capsular contracture and a double-bubble breast deformity.Upon entering into the breast pocket, […]
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Posted On: March 16, 2018 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
A few weeks ago I had a 54-year-old female come into my office due to her left breast losing volume. During the consultation, she stated she had recently had a mammogram screening and that the report showed the saline implants were intact. The two pre-op photos to the left clearly show that deflation of the […]
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