Breast Implant Removal in Albany NY
Breast Implant Removal in Albany NY
Remove Breast Implants, Address Loose Skin, And Plan A Natural Next Step.
Breast implant removal, sometimes called explant surgery, is a customized procedure for patients who no longer want breast implants or who are dealing with implant-related concerns. The plan may include implant removal alone, capsule removal, breast lift surgery, fat grafting, or a staged approach depending on breast shape, skin quality, and goals.
Removes
Saline or silicone implants that are no longer desired, uncomfortable, aging, or problematic.
May Include
Capsule removal, breast lift, fat grafting, or reshaping depending on anatomy.
Best For
Patients who want a smaller, lighter, more natural breast shape or want to be implant-free.
Key Question
Will the breast look acceptable after implant removal, or is a lift needed?
What affects your shape after implant removal?
The final appearance depends on your original breast size, implant size, skin stretch, capsule, nipple position, natural tissue volume, and any lift or fat grafting. Removal can leave the breasts smaller, softer, flatter, or more deflated. Larger implants may leave greater skin stretch and a larger volume change; elastic skin may retract better than thin or stretched skin.
Breast Implant Removal Patient Reviews
Selected patient experiences shared on Google and RealSelf.
Our Commitment to Authentic Reviews
The patient reviews featured on our website reflect genuine experiences shared by actual patients. We do not pay patients or offer discounts, gifts, or other incentives in exchange for reviews. We believe honest, voluntary feedback is the most meaningful reflection of the care we provide.
Time to consider implant removal and replacement
“Dr. Tauber did at least 3 free consultations”
Implant removal with a breast lift
“My surgery went very well”
Recovery after removal and lift
“The recovery was so easy”
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Your Consultation
The main decision is not just removing the implant — it is deciding what happens after removal.
During consultation, your surgeon will review your implant history, implant type, implant size, prior incisions, breast shape, nipple position, skin quality, capsule concerns, symptoms, and goals. This helps determine whether implant removal alone is reasonable or whether additional reshaping should be considered.
Your Options
Implant removal alone, capsule removal, breast lift, fat grafting, or staged surgery.
Breast implant removal is not one-size-fits-all. The right option depends on your anatomy, symptoms, capsule, implant history, and desired breast shape after removal.
Implant Removal Alone
May be reasonable when the goal is simple explant surgery and the breast envelope is expected to settle acceptably.
Capsule Removal
Capsulectomy may be recommended depending on capsule thickness, symptoms, implant type, rupture concerns, or surgeon judgment. Complete capsule removal is not necessary for every patient.
Breast Lift After Removal
A breast lift removes excess skin and repositions the nipple, but it does not replace implant volume. Patients with very little natural breast tissue should expect a very small or relatively flat result after explantation, even when a lift is performed.
Fat Grafting
May add modest natural volume using fat from another area of the body, but it cannot replace large implant volume.
Staged Correction
Some patients remove implants first, then decide later whether a lift or fat grafting is needed.
Revision Instead Of Removal
Some patients ultimately choose smaller implants, implant exchange, or revision rather than complete removal.
Typical Investment Range
Breast implant removal pricing is individualized
The total cost depends on whether the plan includes implant removal alone, capsule removal, drains, breast lift surgery, fat grafting, anesthesia, facility needs, and other reshaping.
The current public pricing guide does not publish a standard total-cost range for implant removal. A personalized written quote is provided after consultation.
Published prices are planning estimates, not binding quotes. Your written estimate controls and may vary with anatomy, procedure extent, implants or devices, and other individualized needs. Financing is subject to approval and independent lender terms.
Recovery Timeline
What to expect after breast implant removal.
Recovery depends on what is performed. Implant removal alone may involve a shorter recovery, while capsule removal, drains, breast lift surgery, or fat grafting can make recovery more involved.
Follow your drain-care instructions when drains are used, and avoid chest strain until cleared.
First Few Days
Soreness, swelling, compression/support garments, and possible drains may be part of early recovery.
First Week
Many patients resume light daily activities depending on the surgical plan.
2–6 Weeks
Activity gradually increases, but exercise and lifting depend on healing and procedure complexity.
Months Later
Breast shape, skin contraction, scars, and swelling continue to mature over time.
Honest Guidance
When implant removal alone may not create the result you want.
Who may not be a good candidate?
Patients with active nicotine use, unstable health, unrealistic expectations, or strong desire for fullness without accepting a lift, fat grafting, or smaller shape may need more discussion before surgery.
When surgery may not be worth it
If expectations are perfection-based or the desired result requires more than you are comfortable doing, waiting or choosing revision instead of removal may be better.
Risk Transparency
What can go wrong — and how we plan for it.
Breast implant removal is commonly performed, but it is still surgery. Risks depend on whether removal is combined with capsule removal, lift surgery, drains, or fat grafting.
- Fluid collection: Drains may be used when a space remains after implant or capsule removal.
- Scarring: Prior scars may be reused when possible, but a breast lift requires additional incisions.
- Asymmetry: Breasts may not settle identically after implant removal.
- Delayed healing: Risk can increase with nicotine use, medical issues, or combined procedures.
- Need for staged surgery: Some patients later choose a lift, fat grafting, or revision after tissues settle.
What If My Results Need Fine-Tuning?
Even with careful surgical planning and meticulous technique, healing varies from person to person, and occasionally a result may benefit from additional refinement. We believe that caring for our patients extends beyond the initial procedure.
When a revision of our own surgical work is appropriate, we typically waive the surgeon’s fee. Many minor refinements can be performed in our office without additional facility or anesthesia charges. If a revision requires an operating room, patients are generally responsible only for the associated facility and anesthesia fees.
Our goal is to work closely with every patient throughout recovery and make reasonable efforts to achieve the best possible result.
Related Procedures
Other breast procedures commonly compared with implant removal.
The best plan depends on whether you want to be implant-free, smaller, lifted, fuller, or simply more comfortable.
Breast Implant Revision
For patients who want to correct implant problems but keep implants.
Breast Lift
For low nipple position, loose skin, and breast reshaping after implant removal.
Breast Augmentation With Fat
For modest natural volume restoration using fat transfer instead of implants.
Breast Augmentation
For patients considering implant exchange, downsizing, or updated implant choices.
