Dr. Dev Vibhakar - DR. DEV

Six months after explant with a horizontal breast lift, this patient shares her experience and how much life has changed since surgery.

Beyond the aesthetic results, she talks about feeling more comfortable in her body and something she didn’t expect: routine mammograms, now that her implants are removed, do not feel uncomfortable.

For many patients, explanting is about more than appearance. It can bring a sense of ease, simplicity, and peace of mind in everyday health care and body awareness.

Every journey is unique, but stories like this highlight the different ways patients experience relief after removal.

🥼 Dr. Dev Vibhakar
Double Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Before choosing breast implants, it’s important to understand the full picture not just the initial surgery, but the long-term considerations that come with it.

Dr. Dev discusses factors patients should be aware of, including the possibility of breast implant illness symptoms, silent ruptures, and the need for future revisions or implant exchanges over time.

He also explains the importance of ongoing monitoring, such as imaging like MRIs, as well as the financial and emotional cost that can come with multiple surgeries throughout the years.

The goal of this video is not to discourage, but to ensure patients make fully informed decisions with realistic expectations about both the benefits and responsibilities that come with implants.

🥼 Dr. Dev Vibhakar
Double Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

After explant surgery, the focus shifts to reconstruction and restoration of the breast shape.
Like every step in your surgical plan, this next stage is individualized. Starting by assessing the underlying anatomy and repairing the chest muscle when needed, especially in cases where implants were placed under the muscle.
From there, options may include reshaping the breast using the patient’s own tissue through auto-augmentation.

The goal is not just removal, but thoughtful reconstruction that respects the patient’s anatomy and desired outcome.
Every plan is tailored to create a natural result during this important journey.

🥼 Dr. Dev Vibhakar
Double Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

A closer look at the explant process, from careful dissection of the implant and capsule removal. Each step is performed with precision, focusing on protecting surrounding tissue and creating a healthier environment for healing.

While every case is different, the goal remains the same: safely remove the implant, address the capsule, and restore the breast to a more natural state.

🥼 Dr. Dev Vibhakar
Double Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon