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Breast Implant Removal in Evansville, IN

Board-Certified Surgeon Serving Newburgh, Henderson, & Vanderburgh County

Bodies change, lifestyles evolve, and your sense of comfort can shift over time in ways you may not have anticipated when you first chose breast augmentation. For some patients, it's a physical change — how implants feel during daily life, exercise, or rest. For others, it's aesthetic, as preferences move toward a more natural look. And for many, it's simply a quiet realization that what once felt like the right decision no longer aligns with how they want to feel in their body today.

Breast implant removal at Conkright Aesthetics offers the opportunity to realign your body with your current goals — not by going backward, but by moving forward with intention. Dr. J. Michael Conkright approaches every explant procedure with a focus on thoughtful reshaping rather than mere removal — carefully considering how the breast will look and feel afterward, and incorporating techniques to support natural contour, balance, and proportion.

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What Is Breast Implant Removal?

Breast implant removal is a procedure that safely removes breast implants and, when necessary, the surrounding scar tissue capsule. Depending on your specific case, the procedure may involve:

  • Simple implant removal
  • Removal of the surrounding capsule (capsulectomy)
  • En bloc removal, where the implant and capsule are removed together as a single unit
  • Implant removal with replacement — in many cases, removal is combined with the placement of new implants, either to address complications, update size or style, or improve upon the results of the original procedure

It is important to understand that breast implant removal does not always mean the end of implants. For a significant number of patients, removal is part of a broader revision plan that includes replacing the existing implants with newer ones — a decision driven by changes in goals, implant-related concerns, or the simple desire for improved results. Dr. Conkright will discuss all options, including replacement, during your consultation.

In other cases, additional techniques — such as a breast lift or fat grafting — may be recommended to reshape and support the breast after implant removal without replacement.

What Are the Benefits of Breast Implant Removal?

  • Relieves discomfort or tightness, particularly in cases of capsular contracture
  • Eliminates concerns related to implants — including maintenance, rupture, or long-term changes
  • Restores a more natural breast appearance and feel, aligned with your current preferences
  • Allows for reshaping or refinement, especially when combined with a lift or fat transfer
  • Provides the opportunity to replace existing implants with updated options better suited to your current goals
  • Provides peace of mind for patients concerned about implant longevity or implant-related symptoms

Who Are the Best Candidates?

Breast implant removal — with or without replacement — is appropriate for patients who are ready to address implant-related concerns or update their results. Good candidates include:

  • Patients experiencing discomfort or complications, such as capsular contracture, implant shifting, or rupture
  • Those who no longer desire implants due to lifestyle or personal preference changes
  • Patients wishing to replace existing implants with a different size, style, or type
  • Those concerned about implant longevity or maintenance who are seeking a more natural alternative
  • Individuals considering revision who wish to fully explore all options — including replacement — before making a decision

A note on realistic expectations: Dr. Conkright and his team will do everything possible to thoroughly assess your goals and provide a realistic, personalized surgical plan. The appearance of the breast after implant removal depends on factors including skin elasticity, breast tissue volume, implant size, and whether additional procedures — including replacement — are performed. Dr. Conkright will provide an honest, individualized assessment of what to expect during your consultation.

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How to Begin Your Journey

Your breast implant removal journey begins with a private consultation at Conkright Aesthetics. During your visit, you can expect:

  1. A careful evaluation of your implants, breast tissue, skin quality, and concerns
  2. A thorough discussion of your reasons for removal — whether physical, aesthetic, or lifestyle-driven
  3. Exploration of all options, including replacement with new implants, a breast lift, fat grafting, or a combination approach
  4. A customized surgical plan tailored to your anatomy and desired outcome
  5. Clear pre-operative guidance to ensure you feel fully informed and confident

What to Expect on the Day of Surgery

From the moment you arrive, you will receive the full attention of Dr. Conkright and our staff, with your comfort, safety, and anticipated outcome at the forefront of everything we do.

Breast implant removal may be performed in-office under local anesthesia with tumescent technique — a comfortable, low-risk approach — or under general anesthesia, depending on the complexity of your case and treatment plan. Cases requiring general anesthesia are performed on an outpatient basis at SurgiCare Saint Vincent Ascension or Deaconess Women's Hospital.

Dr. Conkright uses existing incision sites whenever possible to minimize additional scarring. The implants are carefully removed, and the surrounding capsule is addressed according to your surgical plan. If implant replacement or additional procedures are included, they are performed during the same session. After surgery, you will be monitored and provided with detailed post-operative instructions to support a smooth recovery.

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Combining Breast Implant Removal with Other Procedures

For many patients, removal is performed alongside the placement of new implants — addressing complications, updating size or style, or simply improving upon the results of the original surgery. Implant removal and replacement is one of the most common outcomes of a removal consultation and is always discussed as a primary option when appropriate. Dr. Conkright works with a range of implant options, with a strong preference for Motiva Ergonomix implants, and will guide you through the selection process during your consultation.

Recovery

  • First 1–2 weeks: Swelling, bruising, and mild to moderate discomfort in the chest area are normal and manageable. Most patients return to light activities within 1–2 weeks. If a lift, capsulectomy, or replacement is performed, recovery may be slightly more involved.
  • Weeks 2–4: Gradual improvement in comfort and mobility. Support garments may be recommended to reduce swelling and support healing.
  • Full recovery: As the body adjusts and tissues settle, the final shape of the breasts continues to develop over the following weeks to months.

How Much Does Breast Implant Removal Cost in Evansville?

The cost of breast implant removal at Conkright Aesthetics depends on the complexity of the procedure — including whether capsule removal, implant replacement, or additional treatments are performed. Pricing ranges can be found elsewhere on the website. A personalized cost estimate will be provided during your consultation. Financing options are available for qualifying patients (restrictions apply).

Why Choose Dr. Conkright?

Dr. J. Michael Conkright is a Board-certified plastic surgeon with over four decades of dedicated experience, research, and wisdom in plastic and reconstructive surgery — and one of the most experienced breast surgeons in the region, with an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 implants placed throughout his career. Breast implant removal requires more than simply removing implants — it demands a thoughtful approach to what comes next, and the technical precision to achieve a natural, balanced result regardless of the path chosen.

Dr. Conkright earned his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, completed a demanding five-year residency in general surgery, trauma, and critical care at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in Mobile, Alabama, and received an additional two-year residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. His training also included pediatric surgery, breast surgery, burn care, and trauma reconstruction.

He is Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery — the only board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties to certify plastic surgeons — and is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Aesthetic Society.

Financing options are available to help make your procedure more accessible (restrictions apply).

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If you are considering breast implant removal — with or without replacement — the first step is a private consultation with Dr. J. Michael Conkright at Conkright Aesthetics in Evansville. Contact us today to schedule your appointment and begin moving forward with a plan that feels right for you.

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