Whether you're considering explant for symptoms you've been told are "in your head," for a known textured implant recall, or simply because you've changed your mind — Doç. Dr. Ayhan Işık Erdal offers evidence-based, compassionate surgical care in Istanbul.
Every patient considering breast implant removal arrives with a different story. Some have lived with symptoms for years. Some have just learned their implants were recalled. Some simply want their bodies back. Doç. Dr. Erdal listens first, plans second, operates third.
Fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, autoimmune-like symptoms — sometimes called Breast Implant Illness (BII). Whether or not your implants caused these symptoms, your symptoms are real and deserve careful evaluation.
Learn about BII →Certain textured implants (Allergan Biocell, recalled 2019) have an established link to BIA-ALCL, a rare lymphoma. If you have these implants, screening and removal may be warranted.
BIA-ALCL screening →You don't need a medical reason to remove your implants. Some patients simply prefer a smaller, more natural look. Others want to age without the burden of replacement surgeries. Your choice is enough.
Explant with lift →Implants are not lifetime devices. After 10-15 years, capsular contracture, rupture, or rippling may develop. Options include removal, replacement, or replacement plus lift.
Revision options →Doç. Dr. Erdal performs breast implant removal using techniques selected for your specific anatomy and pathology. The right approach is the one that matches your case — not the one most discussed online.
The implant and its surrounding scar capsule are removed as a single, intact unit. Indicated for confirmed or suspected BIA-ALCL, ruptured silicone implants, and patients who prefer complete capsule removal.
En-bloc details →The entire capsule is removed, but not necessarily in one piece. Appropriate when complete capsule removal is the goal but anatomical access requires segmental removal.
Total capsulectomy →Removal combined with a breast lift to address skin laxity left behind after implants are removed. Often the right choice for patients with stretched skin or significant volume reduction.
Explant with lift →Removed capsule tissue is sent for histopathological examination — standard practice especially for textured implants. Results guide further care and confirm absence of malignancy.
Pathology details →Most international explant patients spend 7-10 days in Istanbul. The clinic is in Nişantaşı, a safe, walkable neighborhood with hotels, restaurants, and easy access to Istanbul Airport (45 minutes). The Ministry of Health's USHAŞ health tourism certification (No: 2026034015610080000444996) ensures regulated care.
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