THE Center for Cosmetic Surgery (202) 785-3175 Breast Implant Removal (Cosmetic) Request Appointment > Review more photos at your office consultation. (202) 785-3175 Implant Removal (Cosmetic) This surgical procedure removes an existing breast implant(s) from a previous breast augmentation or breast reconstruction. Recovery Most patients return to work after one to two weeks. (Patient Dependent) Expected Results Implant removals result in a different shape of the breast profile. (Patient Dependent) Find out if you could benefit from this procedure. Schedule your consultation with Dr. Hopping today.