Mark Sisco, M.D.
501 Skokie Boulevard
Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: (847) 504-2333
Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Category Archives: Breast Implant Removal

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How Much Does Breast Implant Removal Cost?

If you're considering having your breast implants removed, you're not alone. An increasing number of women are choosing to remove their implants for various reasons, ranging from personal preference to medical concerns. According to The Aesthetic Society statistics, plastic surgeons performed more than 74,300 breast implant removal procedures in 2023, a 40% increase from 2019. …

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Comparing 3 Breast Implant Removal (Explant Surgery) Techniques – Updated 2024

Explant surgery is a safe and effective way to remove breast implants, whether you are experiencing complications or have simply had a change of heart. The reasons why women choose to have their implants removed are unique to each individual, and so is the approach to explant surgery. At my At my cosmetic surgery practice …

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Removing Breast Implants: Dr. Sisco Answers 5 of Your Most Frequently Asked Questions (2024)

Are you considering removing your breast implants? Whether it's due to personal preference, lifestyle changes, or concerns about implant-related issues, gathering as much information as possible is essential to making the right decision for your situation. This post will answer 5 frequently asked questions about breast implant removal, also called explant surgery. 1.    What Are the …

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Will I Need a Breast Lift After Implant Removal? (Updated 2024)

Breast implant removal (or "explant surgery") may be a good solution for women whose bodies or aesthetic goals have changed since their breast augmentation. At my cosmetic surgery practice, I sometimes recommend including a breast lift after implant removal to achieve the best results. However, while including a lift is highly beneficial for the right …

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Breast Explant Procedure: What Is En Bloc Capsulectomy? (Updated 2023)

Recently, I have received more inquiries at my Northbrook plastic surgery practice regarding breast implant removal surgery. The most common reasons for a woman to choose to have her breast implants removed are health concerns, changes to the implants and the breasts over time, and the feeling that the implants are too large or heavy …

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Breast Implant Illness: An Honest Appraisal (Updated 2024)

Over the past several years, increasing numbers of women have sought me out to remove their breast implants for symptoms they attribute to “breast implant illness.” Most of them report a constellation of symptoms, including fatigue, cognitive problems, hair and skin changes, and the like. Breast implants have been around for over fifty years, so …

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Mark Sisco, MD provided the reconstruction surgery I needed after cancer. He was very helpful, gave...
Dr Sisco was the surgeon for my recent breast reduction surgery. He was wonderful and professional...