Breast Implant Removal & Replacement
✔ Medically reviewed by Dr. Ashutosh Shah — M.B., M.S., M.Ch., D.N.B., Board-Certified Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon, Director of Elegance Clinic, Surat (22+ years’ experience).
Breast implant removal replacement is a type of cosmetic surgery in which the breast implant is removed or replaced. With this procedure, the current implants can be removed together with the internal scar tissue, the implant area is repaired, and a new implant can be chosen to be put in place. The original incisions are utilized to minimize the scars within the area. As with any other implant, the lifespan of a breast implant is nearly ten to fifteen years and due to internal scarring contraction, it may be a necessary option for many ladies.
If there is a removal of the implant, it can give a deflated appearance to the breast and that is why many women opt for implant replacement. For implant replacement, there are mainly three factors that need to be considered. They are as follows.
- The desired shape and size of the breast
- The risks involved in the process
- Financial factors
Following a two-stage procedure can help in getting the best results. After the end of the lifespan, the implant has to be removed, and then the replacement breast implant can be put in place. In case if there is droopiness of the breast, a simple breast lift or breast lift with an implant can help in providing long-lasting results.
In many cases, women may need to increase or decrease the breast size after years of surgery due to natural changes to the body. In such a case also this type of procedure can be helpful but taking a surgeon’s advice is important before going under the knife.
