Restoring Your Health with Breast Implant Removal in Los Angeles
Breast implant failure or rupture can cause significant physical and emotional concerns, often requiring prompt surgical intervention. When a saline or silicone breast implant fails, the implant shell may weaken, rupture, or leak—leading to deflation in saline implants or silent rupture in silicone implants. Symptoms may include breast asymmetry, discomfort, capsular contracture, or changes in breast contour.
At Kare Plastic Surgery in Santa Monica, Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian specializes in breast implant removal for patients experiencing rupture, implant-related complications, or those choosing to remove implants electively. With dual board certification in plastic surgery and extensive experience in breast revision surgery, Dr. Karamanoukian utilizes advanced techniques to ensure safe and effective implant removal, including en bloc capsulectomy when indicated.
Each breast implant removal case is personalized. Diagnostic imaging, including ultrasound or MRI, may be used to assess implant integrity before surgery. During the procedure, ruptured or leaking implants are carefully removed along with surrounding scar tissue to minimize inflammation and risk of silicone migration.
Dr. Karamanoukian’s meticulous approach prioritizes patient safety, natural aesthetic outcomes, and comprehensive aftercare. Whether due to rupture, discomfort, or personal choice, breast implant removal restores peace of mind and empowers patients to feel confident in their bodies again.
Breast Implant Removal
If you suspect that your breast implant is ruptured, there are several initial steps you can take to have the implants evaluated to determine the likelihood of implant failure. Most breast implant manufacturers have extended warranties that may cover the cost of implant replacement if there is a documented rupture of an implant or breakdown of the outer implant shell.
Implant rupture can occur immediately after a breast implant surgery, or many years later as a result of capsular contracture or failure of the breast implant shell. Documentation with a breast examination followed by diagnostic ultrasound or MRI can further delineate the likelihood of rupture.
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian is a board certified plastic surgeon and an expert in the management of breast implant complications. If a rupture is suspected, a decision to replace or remove the breast implants may be warranted. Replacement of a ruptured breast implant is a low-risk procedure and can be combined with a breast lift or breast enhancement procedure.