Breast & Chest
Explant Procedures
Breast explantation, or breast implant removal, is a surgical procedure for patients who wish to have their breast implants taken out. Women choose this option for many reasons, including implant rupture, capsular contracture, health concerns, or simply a change in personal preference.
Dr. Huang has been performing explants for decades and believes strongly that women should feel empowered to decide when it is time to remove their implants. In most cases, she removes not only the implants but also the surrounding scar tissue (capsule) to create the healthiest foundation possible for healing. This can be done through techniques such as en bloc capsulectomy, where the implant and capsule are removed together.
Breast Explantation (Breast Implant Removal)
Every woman’s experience with implants is unique. Some never experience problems, while others develop symptoms or feel relief after removal. Dr. Huang’s approach combines surgical precision with compassionate care, ensuring that patients are fully informed of their options and supported through recovery.
Whether implants were originally placed for cosmetic reasons or reconstruction, explantation can help restore comfort, peace of mind, and a natural breast appearance. Additional procedures, such as breast lift or fat grafting, may also be considered to enhance results after removal.
I recently wrote an article collecting my thoughts and experiences on breast implants and removals. I attached it here, and hope it adds some perspective on the decisions we make about ourselves and our bodies:
Before and After Photos
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Patient A
This young lady had silicone gel implants placed, but then became more interested in yoga and health. As a yoga instructor, she no longer wanted the implants.
Patient B
This lady had submuscular saline implants placed many years ago. Before kids, before her life changed. Now she is into triathalons and exercise. The implants just got in the way. She had them removed.
Patient C
This lady had subglandular implants placed so long ago, she actually forgot about them. However, she started having numerous problems, including “brain fog.” Her mother suggested she consider maybe it was her implants. After she had them removed, she did start to feel better.
Patient D
This older lady had silicone implants placed over thirty years ago. They were as hard as rocks, but she just endured them. Everyone is worried that their breasts will look like this after removal! But this young lady is really the exception. She is very thin. Her skin is very thin. She is older. Her implants were really hard and she had them in place for over thirty years, causing her own breast tissue to atrophy from the pressure.
Patient E
She went to the doctor because she felt her breasts were too droopy. She was convinced to have implants. With implants, she felt too large and self-conscious. When she had them removed, she wanted a lift done, which is what she really wanted in the first place. The incision is around the nipple and a line going down, a “lollipop” lift.
Patient F
After having her subglandular implants removed, she felt very deflated. She had one round of fat transfers which acted sort of like “frosting on a cupcake.” It did not really change the size, but helped fill in the dents.
