Explant Surgery Blog

En-bloc vs Total vs Partial Capsulectomy

Medical Travel to Istanbul for Explant Surgery

Should You Replace Implants or Explant Permanently?

Breast Implant Illness Symptoms

Should You Replace Implants or Explant Permanently?

An honest decision framework for women choosing between implant replacement and permanent explant. Pros, cons, individual factors.

En-bloc vs Total vs Partial Capsulectomy

Detailed comparison of en-bloc, total, and partial capsulectomy. When each is used, what to ask your surgeon, and why technique matters.

Breast Implant Illness Symptoms

The 25 most commonly reported symptoms in Breast Implant Illness (BII). Evidence-based overview, FDA position, what we know and don't know.

BIA-ALCL

Current understanding of BIA-ALCL risk by implant type and brand. FDA position, recall status, screening recommendations.

Fat Transfer After Explant

Honest discussion of fat transfer after breast explant: realistic volume gains, survival rates, multiple sessions, body contouring.

Explant with Mastopexy

When breast lift (mastopexy) is needed alongside explant. Skin elasticity assessment, nipple position, ptosis grading.

Explant Recovery

Day-by-day, week-by-week guide to recovery after breast explant surgery. Drains, sleep, pain, scars, emotional recovery.

Silicone Implant Rupture

When to screen for silicone implant rupture, MRI vs ultrasound, FDA recommendations, what findings mean.

Capsule Pathology

Why capsule pathology matters after explant, what tests are run, what reports look like, and the critical questions to ask your surgeon.

Choosing an Explant Surgeon

The 12 questions every patient should ask before choosing an explant surgeon. Credentials, technique, safety, communication.

Reading Explant Before-After Photos

How to evaluate before-after photos before choosing an explant surgeon. Spotting honest results vs misleading marketing.

Medical Travel to Istanbul for Explant Surgery

Complete guide to traveling to Istanbul for breast explant surgery. Flights, visa, hotels, transfer, recovery planning, return.