Breast Implant Removal in Tampa & St. Petersburg
There are many reasons you may wish to remove your breast implants, whether due to changes in personal preference, lifestyle, health concerns, or problems with your current implants. Whatever your reason, the decision is a personal one, and it deserves experienced, individualized care.
Dr. Kailash Narasimhan offers a patient-first approach to breast implant removal in Tampa. As a double board-certified plastic surgeon, he blends technical precision with aesthetic balance, ensuring your outcome reflects your goals, whether that means simply removing your implants, exchanging your implants for new ones, or reshaping your natural breasts with a breast lift.
Breast implant removal (explant surgery) is a procedure to remove saline or silicone implants from the breasts. In some cases, it's performed to address complications such as capsular contracture, implant rupture, or breast implant illness. In other cases, patients simply choose to remove their implants due to a shift in aesthetic preference.
Many patients also opt for a breast lift to improve the shape and volume of their breasts after implant removal.The procedure may involve the removal of the implant alone or the removal of the implant and any capsule tissue around the implant. Capsular contracture occurs when thickened scar tissue forms around the implant, placing pressure on it and causing discomfort or distortion. Capsule removal is called capsulectomy. Dr. Narasimhan’s advanced surgical technique ensures precise removal for an optimal result.
The breast implant removal surgery takes place under general anesthesia in our fully accredited surgical suite. Dr. Narasimhan will use your prior incision lines whenever possible to minimize new scarring. Implants are removed carefully, and if needed, surrounding scar tissue (the capsule) is excised.
If a breast lift is planned, excess skin is reshaped and repositioned to restore a firm, shapely contour. The incisions are meticulously closed and a surgical bra is placed to support good healing. Patients return home the same day, equipped with a customized aftercare plan.
Women may choose to have their breast implants removed for a variety of reasons:
Whatever your reason for considering implant removal, Dr. Narasimhan ensures your treatment plan is personalized to your goals and medical needs.
Removing implants can provide physical relief from tightness or discomfort, as well as emotional relief from changes in body image. Patients often report their results feel more aligned with their current lifestyle and aesthetic preferences. When combined with a breast lift, the result is a soft, natural-looking breast shape that better suits the patient’s evolving preferences.
Candidates for breast implant removal are typically individuals who are experiencing physical discomfort, changes in aesthetic preferences, or concerns related to implant complications such as rupture, capsular contracture, or shifting. Others may choose removal as part of a broader lifestyle change or simply to return to a more natural body contour.
Ideal patients are in good general health, have realistic expectations about outcomes, and are emotionally prepared for the changes in their body’s appearance post-removal. A consultation with Dr. Narasimhan is essential to assess your specific situation and determine the best approach, whether that’s removal alone or in combination with a breast lift or implant exchange.
Recovery from breast implant removal varies depending on whether another procedure like a breast lift is performed.
Most patients can resume their daily activities within 1–2 weeks, although strenuous exercise should be avoided for 4–6 weeks.
Mild swelling and tightness are common at first. You’ll wear a supportive surgical bra and receive thorough post-op guidance and check-ups to support smooth healing.
Your final results become visible as swelling resolves, typically over several weeks. Many patients notice an immediate sense of physical relief, especially if they have been experiencing discomfort, tightness, or heaviness. Visually, breasts may appear smaller, softer, and more in line with the body’s natural proportions.
Emotionally, many patients describe the experience as freeing. Whether driven by health reasons, personal evolution, or lifestyle changes, implant removal can feel like a return to one’s natural self. As the body heals, patients often find a renewed confidence in their appearance, especially when the procedure aligns with how they feel internally. Maintaining good skin health, a stable weight, and a balanced lifestyle can help preserve your aesthetic results for years to come.
Dr. Narasimhan brings a meticulous, measured approach to breast implant removal.
With dual board certification and extensive experience in breast revision and reshaping, he understands how to balance medical safety with aesthetic refinement.
From consultation to recovery, you’ll be supported by a team that values discretion, personalization, and excellence at every step.
Dr. Narasimhan’s passion for plastic surgery is evident in his impressive credentials, which include:
American Board of Plastic Surgery and American Board of Otolaryngology (Head & Neck Surgery)
Guest faculty at internationally renowned cosmetic surgery meetings, such as the Dallas Cosmetic Symposium
Some volume loss is common, especially if the implants were large. A breast lift can help restore a natural shape and contour, if desired.
Yes. Some patients choose to change their implants’ size or type. Dr. Narasimhan will help determine the best plan for your body and preferences.
En bloc capsulectomy involves removing the implant and surrounding capsule tissue in one piece. It’s not always necessary but may be recommended depending on your medical needs.
Most patients return to work in 1–2 weeks. Full healing and return to high-intensity activity usually takes 4–6 weeks.
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