Breast Implant Removal

If you’ve been living with breast implants and are now experiencing pain, tightness, or changes in the shape of your breasts, you have two options for implant removal: en bloc capsulectomy and total capsulectomy. Both of these procedures aim to remove implants and the surrounding scar tissue, but they differ in technique and intention. At Executive Plastic Surgery in Bloomfield Township, Dr. Shaher Khan, our double board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon and a nationally recognized breast implant illness (BII) specialist,…

Breast ptosis, commonly referred to as breast sagging, is a natural part of the aging process that many women experience at some point in their lives. It is characterized by a gradual drooping of the breasts, which can affect a woman's self-confidence and body image. Fortunately, there are effective surgical solutions to address breast ptosis, including the innovative pseudo lift, also known as a mini breast lift, performed by Dr. Khan at Executive Plastic Surgery. What Is Breast Ptosis? Breast…

Capsular contracture is a common complication associated with breast implants, and it is a condition that Dr. Shaher Khan at Executive Plastic Surgery, a renowned breast explant specialist, frequently encounters. Many patients undergoing breast implant surgery assume the risk of capsular contracture is fairly low, but that’s not the case. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, one in six breast augmentation patients experience some form of capsular contracture. And many more suffer from other complications, such as breast…

Explant surgery, the removal of breast implants, is a procedure for those experiencing complications or concerns related to their implants or those who simply want to remove breast implants to avoid the symptoms of BII and gain peace of mind. Dr. Shaher Khan at Executive Plastic Surgery, a specialist in Breast Implant Illness (BII), emphasizes the importance of thorough pathology testing during explant procedures. This testing is a cornerstone of what is known as "The Khan Procedure," ensuring that patients…

Breast explantation, or the removal of breast implants, is a decision many women make for various reasons, from health concerns like capsular contracture and symptoms associated with breast implant illness to the desire to prevent autoimmune disorders and regain optimal health and well-being. One of the most common anxieties surrounding this procedure is the appearance of the breasts. Will they look flat? Will they ever regain their natural shape? The short answer is yes: your breasts will eventually be visited…

In recent years, the debate surrounding breast implants has intensified as concerns over their health implications have come to the forefront. Breast implants have long been considered a perfectly safe means of enhancing the breasts, but it has become increasingly clear that that’s far from true. Many women with breast implants have suffered from a complex constellation of symptoms for decades while being repeatedly told there’s nothing wrong. However, it has become clear that breast implants — both saline and…