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Breast Implant Removal in KIRKLAND and BELLEVUE, WA

A Clear Step Forward

Breast implants made sense at one point in life. Priorities change. Bodies do too. If your implants no longer match your health considerations, aesthetic goals, or day-to-day comfort, breast implant removal offers a practical reset. At Tseng Plastic Surgery in Bellevue and Kirkland, Dr. Mark Tseng—a board-certified plastic surgeon—approaches breast implant removal surgery with measured planning, precise technique, and an honest conversation about what you want your breasts to look and feel like next.

What Is Breast Implant Removal?

Breast implant removal (also called explantation surgery) takes out existing breast implants and, when indicated, the surrounding scar tissue (capsule). The exact plan depends on your medical history, implant type and implant size, how the breast tissue and skin elasticity have changed, and your current aesthetic preferences. Some patients choose a straightforward implant removal. Others combine the procedure with a breast lift, fat grafting (also called fat transfer), or replacement with new implants.

Dr. Tseng’s aim is a stable, healthy foundation and a natural breast appearance. He maps incisions to favor prior scars when possible, protects soft tissue, and addresses implant complications such as capsular contracture or implant rupture with the least disruption necessary. The outcome is guided by proportion and support, not a template.

Why Women Choose To Remove Implants

Motivations vary. Some feel tightness, shifting, or asymmetry from capsular contracture or thinning tissue. Some deal with symptoms linked by patients to breast implant illness—fatigue, joint aches, brain fog, and skin issues. Many simply want their chest to reflect their current personal choice, activity level, and self-image. Implants also age; devices placed a decade or more ago deserve a safety check. In your consultation, you’ll review all of this—health concerns, goals for breast shape and breast size, and any lifestyle changes—and set a plan that fits.

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Benefits Of Implant Removal

  • Relief from tightness, ache, or device-related discomfort
  • Lower risk of future implant complications and unscheduled surgery
  • A natural appearance that matches current aesthetic goals
  • Possible improvement in patient-reported breast implant illness symptoms
  • Cleaner long-term maintenance with no device surveillance or replacement timelines

Who Is A Good Candidate?

A solid candidate is healthy enough for cosmetic surgery, has realistic expectations, and wants to remove breast implants for clear reasons—comfort, aesthetics, or health considerations. If you live with severe capsular contracture, a suspected implant rupture, visible rippling, or you simply want your implants removed to return to a more natural contour, implant removal surgery is worth discussing. During your personal consultation, Dr. Tseng reviews your medical history, examines breast tissue quality and skin elasticity, and lays out options that may include additional procedures such as a breast lift or fat grafting for shape support.

Your Breast Implant Removal Procedure

Surgery is performed in an accredited setting under anesthesia. Most cases run one to two hours. When feasible, Dr. Tseng uses prior incision lines to minimize new scarring. After accessing the pocket, he removes the implants and evaluates the capsule. If you have capsular contracture, he performs a partial or total capsulectomy; if there’s gel leakage, he clears the site thoroughly. For patients considering a lift or fat transfer, those steps follow in the same session, shaping a balanced contour without over-tightening the skin.

Every decision favors tissue health and long-term stability. The goal is a chest that looks right for your frame and holds that shape as swelling resolves.

Recovery And The Healing Process

Recovery is typically well managed. Expect swelling and a sore, heavy sensation for a few weeks. A support bra and, in some cases, surgical tape help reduce tension on the incisions as the area settles. Most patients resume light, normal activities after several days and resume normal activities more fully by two to four weeks, depending on the complexity of their case and any combined body contouring or lift.

Breast contours gradually improve as fluid shifts and the skin retracts. If you opted for fat grafting, you’ll protect the grafted areas as directed; if you had a breast lift, you’ll follow positioning and activity guidance to protect the repair. Follow-ups are scheduled to keep healing on track.

Fat Grafting And Breast Lift Options

After implants are removed, some patients want a small volume boost without devices. Fat grafting uses your own fat—often from the abdomen or flanks—to restore softness and contour in a way that blends with your breast tissue. Others benefit from a breast lift to address stretched skin, downward nipple position, or loss of upper-pole support. These choices are not about creating a different body; they’re about fine-tuning breast shape to match your frame and taste. Dr. Tseng builds a personalized treatment plan around your anatomy, not the other way around.

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Breast Implant Removal Cost

Costs vary with surgical time, capsular work, management of scar tissue, and any combined steps—fat transfer, breast lift, or replacement with new implants. Your quote in Bellevue or Kirkland will outline surgeon, anesthesia, and facility fees, plus standard post-operative care. While removal is sometimes medically indicated, insurance coverage is uncommon in cosmetic breast surgery; you’ll get straight answers on fees and financing during consultation so planning is simple.

Mark H. Tseng, M.D.

Why Tseng Plastic Surgery?

Experience matters—so does judgment. Dr. Tseng is a board-certified plastic surgeon with a deep background in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. That mix shows up in the details: careful handling of soft tissue, measured choices about capsule management, and restraint that favors a natural breast appearance over a pulled or flattened look. Appointments are unhurried. Communication is clear. The plan is yours, built from your personal consultation, not a menu of add-ons.

Patients across Bellevue, Kirkland, and the Eastside choose this practice for steady hands and steady guidance. You’ll know why you’re doing each step, how it’s done, and what to expect at each checkpoint.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can removal and symptom concerns be addressed in one surgery?

Yes. If you report symptoms commonly associated with breast implant illness, Dr. Tseng can remove the implants and address the capsule in the same operation when appropriate, then follow your recovery closely.

Will I need a lift after removal?

It depends on skin elasticity, prior implant size, and how your tissue responds over time. Many women do well with removal alone; others look best with a modest breast lift for support.

Is fat grafting a safe alternative to new implants?

For the right candidate, yes. Fat grafting offers a soft, subtle volume change using your own tissue. It’s often chosen by patients who prefer to avoid devices.

How soon can I get back to routine life?

Most return to desk work in a few days and broader activity within two to four weeks, adjusting for the extent of capsulectomy, implant complications, or combined steps.

What if I want smaller new implants instead?

That’s an option. Some patients switch to new implants with a lower profile during the same surgery. The discussion weighs health considerations and long-term maintenance against your aesthetic goals.

Schedule your consultation with Dr. Mark Tseng, Bellevue and Kirkland’s trusted aesthetic plastic surgeon.

Relax in a luxurious, private environment where we focus on ensuring you are comfortable, cared for, and love your results.

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Kirkland, WA

(425) 217-8599

11415 Slater Ave NE, Suite 104
Kirkland, WA 98033

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Auburn, WA

(253) 215-8991

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Auburn, WA 98002

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Bellevue, WA

(425) 510-5588

51 112th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004

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