Breast Implant Replacement or Removal

Breast implants often last a long period and are stable, however they frequently don't.

You should consider the possibility of having the grafts removed or replaced while thinking about breast implants.

Breast implants are surgical implants that can be replaced or removed for aesthetic or medical purposes. Additionally, a breast lift may be added to it.

causes of removing or replacing silicone breast implants

For the reasons listed below, you might think about getting this procedure:

You might not be happy with the way your breasts look a few years after breast augmentation and wish to go back to a lesser breast size. Additionally, a number of circumstances, including pregnancy, age, and weight loss or increase, may influence the outcomes of breast augmentation and cause you to be dissatisfied with it.

• You might desire to exercise, but finding it difficult to play tennis or run because of your huge breasts.
• Breast implants may cause issues for you, such as damage or rupture, which causes an imbalance in the breast's look.
• It may seem that the large breast size you had many years ago is out of date with current fashion. You want to alter your body's natural contours in order to conform to the new standards.
• If the results of your prior breast implants were subpar, you might wish to get them fixed.
• Please see your doctor to review your situation and determine whether this surgery is appropriate for you before rushing to arrange a breast implant removal or replacement operation.

Preparing to get breasts removed or replaced

 During the consultation the surgeon will:

• Ask a number of questions regarding any health issues, past operations, and drugs used, if any, to check your medical history.
• Perform a physical assessment and blood testing.
• sagging status and past grafts are examined. You could occasionally require an MRI.
• Describe the prospective surgery in light of your needs, the expected outcomes, any side effects, and any inherent dangers.
• Explain all the guidelines that must be followed both before and after the procedure.

However, you should discuss all of your goals with the doctor, including the outcome you hope to achieve.

surgery to replace or remove breast silicone

You won't feel any pain because the doctor will often execute the procedure while you are completely unconscious.

Depending on the desired breast look and the state of the existing implant, there are three basic variants of this procedure:

• Breast implants removal:

Using the preexisting scars, the surgeon will remove the previous grafts. The incisions are then stitched up, and the breasts are covered with a medical dressing.

If you want to get back to having normal-sized breasts but are no longer pleased with having enormous breasts, this treatment is right for you. or unique health issues.

The breast skin will lose its rigidity and seem sagging once breast implants are removed, which is the biggest drawback.

• Breast implant removal coupled with traction

The old grafts will be removed by the surgeon utilizing the existing scars. The loose skin is then taken off, the breasts are reshaped to match the new form, the nipples are moved, and the size of the region around the areola is reduced.

The doctor will use stitches to seal the incisions and gauze to cover the breasts to complete the treatment.

You can regain the prior breast's firmness with the aid of this technique.

• Breast implants are removed and fresh ones are inserted.

Using the existing scars, the surgeon will remove the old grafts and install the new ones. He would next sew up the wounds and drape gauze over the breasts.

If you want to keep your enormous breasts looking that way but are also having issues with older implants, this procedure is right for you. Additionally, you can select a new breast implant type, size, or form.

It is typically more difficult to replace old grafts with fresh ones than it was to do it first. It may be more costly and takes longer than prior breast augmentation procedures.

Selecting the correct plastic surgeon who can determine which kind is ideal for you is a crucial step before breast implant removal and replacement.

Recuperation following breast implant removal or replacement

You will be monitored by the medical team in the recovery area after the procedure in order to prevent any problems.

Your treatment may have left you with a tiny tube to remove extra blood or fluid. It will be taken out by the doctor after a few days.

Within the first month following the treatment, the swelling around your breasts will go down.

Your doctor will go through the self-care requirements you'll have while recovering, such as:

• For a few days, put on a special bra.
• To prevent any touch with the breast region, use loose clothes.
• Take time to rest.
• To prevent any strain on the chest, sleep on your back or your sides.
• Don't lift anything heavy for six weeks.
• Spend six weeks avoiding physically demanding activities.
• As little as feasible, cut back on smoking.
• For two weeks, refrain from having sexual relations.
• Keep out of the sun.

Cost of breast implants

Because there are so many distinct variations of this operation, it is challenging to assign a price.

in general the price of this operation is between 4000 to 9000 dollars