Who is Suitable For Breast Implant Removal and Replacement Surgery?
If you are someone who has breast implants that you are looking to remove and replace, you will be suitable for a breast implant removal and replacement procedure.
As standard practice, we will also need to ensure that our patients are:
- Physically healthy.
- Have realistic expectations from the procedure.
- Have existing breast implants.
Some reasons why you may consider to undergo the procedure include:
- Implant rupture or leak.
- Unsatisfied with the shape.
- Hardening or pain and discomfort.
- Changes to body composition.
The Surgery
Breast implant removal and replacement surgery are performed under general anaesthetic. The surgeon will generally use your old scar as an incision point, so you do not have to worry about further scarring.
Complete removal and reinsertion of each breast should take 1-2 hours. As part of the procedure, we will also perform a Mastopexy (breast lift) and a Capsulectomy (tissue removal). These additional procedures are essential for removing excess skin and restoring your breast and nipple to the appropriate position.
If a patient decides not to have new implants inserted, an uplift may be required to improve breast shape.
Patients are usually discharged the same day and should expect the breasts to feel bruised, tender and swollen for several weeks after the procedure.
It is recommended not to partake in strenuous activities for 4-6 weeks after the procedure.
The Implants
If you choose to replace your implants, you must select a replacement implant. You can maintain the same size, go smaller, or even bigger. At New Birkdale Clinic, we offer our patients the best implants available, developed by the world’s leading implant design companies.
During the consultation, you can examine the implants we offer more closely and determine which is the best fit for you.