Breast augmentation presently ranks as the number one plastic surgery procedure in the United States. The sustainability and success rates of breast implants have improved significantly over the years. 

However, a majority of women still need implant removal or replacement at least once in their lives.

In reality, as many as 40,000 women receive breast implant removal surgery annually in the US. If similar-sized breast implants are replaced, the procedure is relatively simpler. Sometimes breast implant removal may be undertaken in combination with a breast lift.

Modern Body Contouring & Laser Center, led by board certified plastic surgeons Dr. Burton M. Sundin and Dr. Reps B. Sundin, provides breast implant removal to patients in Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Loudoun, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Chevy Chase, Richmond, Fredericksburg, and surrounding locations.

Reasons for Implant Removal

Breast implant removal surgery is sought by many women because they are not happy with the current size or shape of their enhanced breasts, or their cosmetic preferences have changed over time. Another major reason for women seeking breast implant removal cosmetic surgery is capsular contracture. 

Sometimes the implant may move from its original position, develop creases or folds, rupture, deflate, or become damaged, or asymmetry may develop between the breasts. 

In rare instances, bleeding or infection may occur if the woman has a poor response to the implant, or she may develop breast cancer. Breast implant removal will be necessary in all of these cases.

Procedure 

The procedure is relatively simpler if the breast implant removal is followed by implant replacement. But in case the implants are not replaced, the surgery is often performed in combination with a breast lift as the breasts tend to droop after the removal of implants. 

The breast implant removal plastic surgery is usually completed in around one hour and may involve general anesthesia or intravenous sedation.

The surgeon will commence the procedure by cautiously removing the capsule or scar tissue around the implant. Then they will remove the implant. In the case of saline implants, the surgeon may deflate them before removal. 

The surgeon’s goal, as far as possible, will be to use the same incisions for implant removal that were used for the primary breast enhancement surgery.

In some cases, the surgeon may have to perform capsulectomy. This involves the removal of the breast capsule. This is typically performed if the implant is not being replaced, the new implant is to be placed in a new position, the new implant is more substantial, or the new implant is of a different texture or type. 

If the patient does not require implant replacement, her breast pocket where the original implants were placed will close with time. The pocket will close faster if she wears a compression garment or breast support. In addition, this will minimize the possibility of fluid collection in the pocket. 

Recovery 

The recovery will differ between patients depending on whether the implants are replaced, a breast lift is undertaken, or any complication has arisen. In a majority of cases, the recovery will be similar to that of the primary breast procedure. 

Plastic surgeons at MBody receive patients from Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Loudoun, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Chevy Chase, Richmond, Fredericksburg, and nearby areas for breast implant removal.

For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Board Certified Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. Reps Sundin and Dr. Burton Sundin please visit

• www.drsundin.com
• www.m-body.com
• www.plasticsurgerywashingtondc.com

Serving Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Fairfax, Loudoun County, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Fredricksburg, Chevy Chase, Potomac, Maryland Richmond, VA and surrounding communities.

Silicone gel implants are FDA approved and safe when intact. However, when they rupture, the FDA states that the implant and any gel should be removed. But silicone gel ruptures are silent, which means that they can only be detected by an MRI. 

Therefore, the FDA recommends women to have an MRI scan every alternate year to understand whether their implants have ruptured. The Ideal implant offers a natural feel without these issues. 

The Ideal implant has a soothing feel and does not present the risk of silent rupture and offers youthful shape and definition, and many other benefits to women over round silicone gel implants. 

Women will always know if their implants are intact simply by viewing a mirror, as they should not have to choose between a natural feel and peace of mind.

Modern Body Contouring & Laser Center, led by board certified plastic surgeons Dr. Burton M. Sundin and Dr. Reps B. Sundin, provides breast augmentation surgery to patients in Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Loudoun, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Chevy Chase, Richmond, Fredericksburg, and surrounding communities. 

Benefits of Ideal Implant over Silicone Gel Implants

If a woman wants a natural, beautiful, and safe outcome that does not leave her wondering if an implant may have ruptured, she may consider the Ideal implant structured breast implant technology. 

These implants offer many of the advantages of saline and silicone gel implants without some of the limitations:

Youthful Shape and Natural Feel

• Filled with saline, which the body can safely absorb in case of a rupture

• No sticky silicone gel from ruptured implants in adjacent tissues

• No silent rupture

• Higher rupture strength and lower rupture rate

• Necessitates a smaller incision in comparison to silicone gel implants

• No expensive MRIs required to detect silicone gel rupture 

• Smooth surface

Ideal Implant Clinical Advantages

• Lower rate of rupture 
• Lower rate of capsule contracture 
• Higher rupture strength
• Tinier incision
• Easy to remove

Ideal Implant Filler Advantages

• Contains only saline for peace of mind
• The body can harmlessly absorb the saline
• View the mirror to understand whether the implants are intact

Ideal Implant Rupture Advantages

• Lower rate of rupture 
• No risk of silicone gel in tissues
• No MRI scans necessary to detect ruptures
• No silent ruptures

An Implant inspired by Women’s Concerns

The innovative design of the Ideal implant is what offers it a natural feel and youthful appearance without the use of silicone gel. It consists of a series of implant shells nested together as well as two separate chambers to hold the saline. 

It consists of standard implant materials, yet has a cutting-edge internal structure to manage the movement of the saline and support the implant edges to minimize collapse and wrinkling.

The Ideal implant has undergone ten years of development, testing, and refinement, which includes the clinical expertise of many board certified cosmetic surgeons. These implants have been approved by the FDA as well as Health Canada in 2014.

Women seek Ideal implants as they no longer need to decide between a beautiful, natural appearance and their peace of mind knowing that their implants are not ruptured. 

Materials Used

The Ideal implant is a structured breast implant made from safe and proven breast implant materials as well as time-tested production processes. 

It does not contain silicone gel or new materials but offers a natural feel and beautiful appearance because of its innovative design and internal structure. As the design is patented, no other breast implant manufacturing company can produce or sell the Ideal implant structured breast implants.

Plastic surgeons at MBody receive patients from Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Loudoun, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Chevy Chase, Richmond, Fredericksburg, and nearby areas for breast augmentation surgery.

For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Board Certified Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. Reps Sundin and Dr. Burton Sundin please visit

• www.drsundin.com
• www.m-body.com
• www.plasticsurgerywashingtondc.com

Serving Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Fairfax, Loudoun County, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Fredricksburg, Chevy Chase, Potomac, Maryland Richmond, VA and surrounding communities.

The patient should be the only person to decide on a plastic surgery procedure, such as liposuction. External factors should not have an influence on this decision. 

However, the patient should decide to proceed with the procedure after careful consideration and achieving clarity on all doubts and concerns that they may have.

Patients who have complete clarity will usually attain the highest satisfaction levels with surgical outcomes. A committed surgeon will answer any questions that the patient may have in an in-depth and precise manner.

Modern Body Contouring & Laser Center, led by board certified plastic surgeons Dr. Burton M. Sundin and Dr. Reps B. Sundin, provides liposuction body sculpting to patients in Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Loudoun, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Chevy Chase, Richmond, Fredericksburg, and surrounding communities. 

Questions About The Surgeon

• Are you board certified in plastic surgery?

• What us your background and experience in the area of plastic surgery?

• Do you have expertise in liposuction surgery? What is your rate of patient satisfaction in this surgical procedure?

• What surgical venue would you recommend for my liposuction procedure?

• Do you have staff privileges at one of the local hospitals?

• In case of an emergency during or after the surgery, is your practice equipped to deal with it?

• If I am unhappy with the results of liposuction, would you perform revision surgery?

Questions about Liposuction Surgery

• Is liposuction a suitable procedure for me?
• What surgical technique and technology would you use for my plastic surgery?
• Will the procedure be done using general anesthesia or local anesthesia?
• How long will it take to complete the procedure? Will I be able to return home on the same day?
• Do I need to undertake any particular steps to prepare for the procedure?
• Can I view a video of the procedure or view liposuction before and after pictures of previous patients?

Questions about Recovery 

• Will the recovery after liposuction be painful?
• How much downtime is associated with this procedure?
• Are there any measures that I can take for a quicker and safer recovery?
• What are the risks and complications associated with liposuction surgery?
• When can I resume my routine (including exercise) or return to work?

Questions about Costs

• How much does liposuction plastic surgery cost?

• Does your cost estimate include pre and post-op costs?

• Will there be a reduction in the costs if liposuction is performed at a surgical center instead of a hospital?

• Will I have to pay additionally for post-operative appointments?

• Can I get a rebate if I choose to receive more than one procedure simultaneously? 

• Will your administrative staff be able to guide me on insurance and financing options?

If the patient does not achieve clarity with the surgeon’s responses, they should request them to clarify further to attain complete satisfaction prior to proceeding with the liposuction surgery. Stemming from this, the patient should ask to view testimonials of previous patients to learn about the practice and the surgeon from the perspective of another patient. 

Plastic surgeons at MBody receive patients from Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Loudoun, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Chevy Chase, Richmond, Fredericksburg, and nearby areas for liposuction body contouring.

For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Board Certified Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. Reps Sundin and Dr. Burton Sundin please visit

• www.drsundin.com
• www.m-body.com
• www.plasticsurgerywashingtondc.com

Serving Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Fairfax, Loudoun County, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Fredricksburg, Chevy Chase, Potomac, Maryland Richmond, VA and surrounding communities.