Breast Implant Removal
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jennifer Harrington understands that when it comes to the female body, no two women have the same needs or desires. During your pre-surgical consultation, she’ll work with you to determine the best approach for breast implant removal that’s specific to your needs.
Harrington Plastic Surgery in Plymouth has helped women from the Twin Cities and beyond with breast implant removal. Contact us online or call our Plymouth office today at 651-413-9525 for more information about explantation surgery, including cost.
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Who Is a Good Candidate for Breast Implant Removal?
Almost any woman with breast implants can be a good candidate for breast implant removal. Some of the most common reasons women think about getting their breast implants removed include:
- Your breast implants no longer fit your body due to age, weight fluctuations or hormones
- You wish to reclaim a more natural appearance and feel that implants no longer match who you are
- Your implants have ruptured or you have capsular contracture and do not want new implants
- You’re concerned about or are experiencing symptoms related to breast implant illness
Women who would like to update their look may also be interested in breast implant revision surgery, which can replace your breast implants with new ones or otherwise revise your previous breast augmentation results.
Breast Implant Removal Incisions


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Your Breast Implant Removal Procedure
Your exact procedure will be customized based on your unique circumstances. In most cases, Dr. Harrington will remove the breast implant along with the capsule of scar tissue surrounding the implant.
Depending on your appearance goals, Dr. Harrington may suggest additional procedures in addition to explantation, such as a breast lift or fat transfer breast augmentation.
En Bloc Removal
Dr. Harrington always attempts the en bloc removal, except in cases where it is not possible to do so. For instance, if the capsule is too thin, too adherent to the surrounding tissue or chest wall or too large to be removed all at once, Dr. Harrington may elect to remove the implant and capsule separately. In either case, all capsule tissue will be removed.*
Breast Implant Illness
Your decision to remove your breast implants is unique to you. We provide thoughtful and caring treatment to help you make the best decision for your health. Dr. Harrington will discuss your concerns and explain the process of explantation surgery for breast implant illness.
Typically, an en bloc removal is performed to ensure the entirety of the implant as well as the scar tissue is removed. Since breast implant removal surgery is a relatively safe and straightforward procedure, opioid free/reduced anesthesia may be used for women wanting faster recovery following surgery. Once your implants have been removed, you may be able to take them home. If you wish to have your breast implants after removal, we’ll conduct a decontamination process and a waiver will need to be signed.
Breast Implant Removal Recovery
Over the following several weeks, you should avoid strenuous activities that may interfere with the healing process. Dr. Harrington may ask you to wear a post-surgical garment to aid in minimizing swelling. While individual experiences will vary, most women who have breast implants removed are able to enjoy their final results within 1 to 3 months after surgery, with scarring continuing to mature for 1 year or longer.*
During your consultation, Dr. Harrington will discuss any risks or complications associated with breast implant removal.
Next Steps
If you have questions or would like more information, contact us online or call our Plymouth office at 651-290-7600 to request your breast implant removal consultation.
*This information is for education only, and is not meant as a guarantee of results. Your results may vary.

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