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Ruptured and Infected Breast Implants Beirut Lebanon
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Ruptured implant removal, infected implant explantation, capsular contracture repair, and complete breast implant revision by American Board Certified plastic surgeon Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian at Kare Plastic Surgery Beirut
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Kare Beirut · Lebanon
American Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS
Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonExpert in breast surgery
Kare Plastic Surgery Beiruttop plastic surgery practice
Breast Implant Removal and Revision Beirut Lebanon
A Ruptured or Infected Breast Implant Requires Prompt Evaluation. American Board Certified Expertise Is Now in Beirut.
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS American Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Breast Implant Removal · Capsulectomy · Capsular Contracture · Implant Revision · BIA-ALCL · Kare Beirut Lebanon
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American Board Certified Board certified by the American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Practicing in Los Angeles California and Kare Beirut Lebanon.
Breast implant complications do not wait. A ruptured silicone implant may migrate silicone beyond its capsule if left untreated. An infected breast implant pocket that is not addressed urgently can escalate rapidly. In Beirut and throughout Lebanon and the Middle East, patients with breast implant problems deserve access to the highest standard of American board certified plastic surgery. That standard is now available at Kare Beirut.
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS holds board certification from the American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and brings the expertise of his Los Angeles surgical practice to patients at Kare Beirut in Lebanon. He is one of the few plastic surgeons in the region with dual certification in plastic and reconstructive surgery and vein surgery, and extensive experience in complex breast implant revision including ruptured implant removal, infected explantation, capsular contracture repair with total capsulectomy, BIA-ALCL management, implant exchange, and explantation with breast lift.
Los Angeles Expertise Brought to Beirut
Dr. Karamanoukian's primary practice in Los Angeles California gives him exposure to the full spectrum of breast implant complications from patients across the United States and internationally. He applies this depth of experience to every patient he sees at Kare Beirut. Patients in Lebanon, the Gulf, and across the Middle East can now access American board certified breast implant surgery without traveling to the United States.
Seek prompt evaluation if you have: sudden breast size change, unexplained new breast firmness or pain, redness or warmth over a breast implant, fever with a breast implant in place, or new unexplained swelling around a textured implant. Contact Kare Beirut immediately through karebeirut.com.
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Ruptured, infected, or problematic breast implant? Schedule your evaluation with Dr. Karamanoukian at Kare Beirut today.
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Problematic Breast Implant Removal · Intraoperative Documentation
Patient treated for capsular contracture and breast implant complication · Total capsulectomy performed by Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian
Breast Implant Removal · Total Capsulectomy · Dr. Karamanoukian Explanted silicone breast implant with surface biofilm and capsular contracture changes · En bloc total capsulectomy performed
What You Are Seeing
This explanted silicone breast implant shows adherent inflammatory material consistent with biofilm and capsular contracture. Biofilm drives the chronic inflammation that hardens the capsule and leads to Grade III and Grade IV contracture. Complete removal of the implant and its surrounding capsule is the definitive treatment. Dr. Karamanoukian performs this procedure at both his Los Angeles practice and at Kare Beirut in Lebanon.
The American Standard of Care
Dr. Karamanoukian performs total en bloc capsulectomy, removing the entire capsule around the implant without disturbing it. This approach eliminates the source of inflammation, removes any biofilm-colonized tissue, and is the gold standard for BIA-ALCL when applicable. The American Board of Plastic Surgery standard he brings to Kare Beirut ensures patients in Lebanon receive the same quality of care as patients in Los Angeles.
Your Options After Removal
After implant removal Dr. Karamanoukian works with each patient individually. Some patients choose complete explantation with a breast lift to restore the natural breast. Others prefer implant exchange with a new implant in a different position or different size. Switching from textured to smooth implants is also available for patients seeking to reduce their BIA-ALCL risk proactively. All options are discussed at the Kare Beirut consultation.
Breast Implant Complications
Breast Implant Problems Treated by Dr. Karamanoukian
Silicone Implant Rupture
Silicone rupture is often silent. Over time it causes breast shape changes, asymmetry, and firmness. MRI is the most accurate test for silicone rupture detection. Prompt removal and total capsulectomy is recommended once rupture is confirmed. Dr. Karamanoukian provides this surgery at Kare Beirut.
Saline Implant Deflation
Saline deflation causes immediate visible size reduction in the affected breast. The deflated shell and capsule require surgical removal. Dr. Karamanoukian removes the deflated implant and capsule and offers implant exchange at the same surgery for patients who want reconstruction.
Capsular Contracture
Capsular contracture is the most common complication of breast augmentation worldwide. Baker Grade III and IV require surgical treatment. Dr. Karamanoukian performs total capsulectomy and implant exchange restoring a soft and natural breast appearance for patients across Beirut and the Middle East.
Breast Implant Infection
Breast implant infection typically requires implant removal for resolution. Antibiotic treatment alone almost never eliminates a periprosthetic infection because bacteria colonize the implant surface in a biofilm that antibiotics cannot penetrate. Prompt surgical removal is the correct treatment.
Implant Malposition
Bottoming out, lateral displacement, and symmastia are all types of implant malposition that require surgical pocket revision, capsulorrhaphy, and implant replacement. Dr. Karamanoukian corrects all forms of implant malposition at Kare Beirut with the precision of American board certified technique.
BIA-ALCL
Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma is a rare lymphoma associated with textured implants. It presents as late-onset swelling or fluid around the implant. When caught early it is cured with total capsulectomy and complete implant removal. Dr. Karamanoukian evaluates and manages BIA-ALCL concerns at Kare Beirut.
Why Choose Dr. Karamanoukian for Breast Implant Revision in Beirut
American Board Certification
Dr. Karamanoukian holds certification from the American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the highest credential in plastic surgery. Board certification by the American Board requires years of accredited training, a comprehensive written examination, and a rigorous oral examination before experienced American plastic surgeons. This certification is recognized globally as the gold standard in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Patients in Beirut and across the Middle East can access this standard of care at Kare Beirut without traveling to the United States.
Total Capsulectomy
Total capsulectomy removes the entire implant capsule intact without disturbing its contents. This is the recommended approach for confirmed BIA-ALCL, for silicone rupture with extracapsular migration, and for severe capsular contracture where the thickened capsule cannot be left in place. Dr. Karamanoukian performs total en bloc capsulectomy as the standard approach for complex breast implant revision at Kare Beirut, applying the same technique and standard he uses in Los Angeles.
Implant Exchange and Size Change
Many patients who present with a breast implant complication also want to change their implant size or type. Dr. Karamanoukian performs comprehensive breast implant revision at Kare Beirut including switching from saline to silicone, switching from textured to smooth, changing implant size, changing implant position, and correcting malposition. Saline to silicone exchange is a common request from patients across Lebanon and the Middle East who want a more natural look and feel. All options are discussed in detail at the consultation.
Explantation with Breast Lift
Patients who want their implants removed permanently without replacement can undergo complete explantation with total capsulectomy at Kare Beirut. For patients with breast skin laxity after explantation a concurrent breast lift reshapes the native breast tissue into a natural and supported contour without an implant. This option is increasingly requested by patients seeking to simplify their lives and remove their implants permanently. Dr. Karamanoukian performs explantation with breast lift as a single combined procedure.
International patients from across the Middle East and Gulf: Dr. Karamanoukian at Kare Beirut welcomes patients from Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, and across the region seeking American board certified breast implant surgery. His experience treating international patients in Los Angeles and his familiarity with the cultural expectations and aesthetic preferences of Middle Eastern patients makes Kare Beirut the premier destination for breast implant revision in the region.
"My goal at Kare Plastic Surgery Beirut is to bring the same standard of care that patients in Los Angeles expect to patients in Beirut and across the Middle East. American board certification is not just a credential. It is a commitment to safety, precision, and outcomes that patients deserve, regardless of where they live."
— Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS · American Board Certified Plastic Surgeon · Kare Beirut Lebanon
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best plastic surgeon in Beirut for breast implant removal?
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS is an American Board Certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who provides breast implant removal, capsular contracture repair, and complete breast implant revision at Kare Beirut in Lebanon. He brings the same standard of care as his Los Angeles practice to patients throughout Beirut and the Middle East. Visit karebeirut.com to schedule a consultation.
What is capsular contracture and how is it treated in Beirut?
Capsular contracture is abnormal hardening of the scar capsule around a breast implant causing firmness, pain, and breast distortion. Baker Grade III and IV require surgical treatment with total capsulectomy and implant exchange. Dr. Karamanoukian performs capsular contracture repair at Kare Beirut using the American board certified standard. Visit karebeirut.com.
Can I see an American board certified plastic surgeon in Beirut for breast implant revision?
Yes. Dr. Karamanoukian sees patients at Kare Beirut in Lebanon and provides American board certified plastic surgery for breast implant removal, revision, and capsulectomy. Patients from Lebanon, the Gulf, and across the Middle East are welcome. Visit karebeirut.com to schedule your consultation.
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Kare Beirut · Lebanon · American Board Certified Plastic Surgery
Treat Your Breast Implant Problem with Dr. Karamanoukian at Kare Plastic Surgery in Beirut
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian is an American Board Certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who provides world-class breast implant removal, capsular contracture repair, total capsulectomy, and breast implant revision at Kare Beirut in Lebanon. Patients from across Beirut and the Middle East are welcome. The same surgical standard as Los Angeles California is available in Beirut.