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Breast Implant Removal FAQs – Q&A about Explant Surgery

, also known as explant surgery, involves the removal of breast . Breast implant removal surgery is commonly combined with a or in the same procedure to enhance breast volume and shape. Centre for in London is the plastic surgery clinic in the UK, with expertise in all types of breast surgery, including implant removal. Here, we answer your most asked questions about breast implant .

BREAST IMPLANT REMOVAL OVERVIEW

After removal, the breasts will appear deflated. After two weeks, they will recover some volume. To the volume and shape of the breasts after removal, surgery is commonly with a or in the same .

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breast implants do not have an expiry date, they are not to last forever. Breast implants last between ten and twenty years. Most breast manufacturers or after ten years. Breast implant should be performed earlier if a complication occurs, such as or .

People choose to get implant for the following reasons:

Common to have include:

there is no absolute requirement to change breast after ten years, can affect the of your breasts over time, including and the natural ageing process. Breast or replacement can be an option to maintain a youthful-looking .

In the UK, it is highly to have an annual check of your breast implants to rule out silent . A physical should be supplemented with an ultrasound scan or MRI scan. MRI scans are recommended three years after surgery and every two years after that.

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SUITABILITY FOR BREAST IMPLANT REMOVAL

Yes. Centre for a mandatory period between your and your date. This ensures you have had time to consider your decision fully, ask any questions, and feel completely before . Your will the at your consultation.

We do not getting breast implant if you plan to become pregnant in the next six months or are currently .

If you would like to youthful-looking breasts after having breast removed, then a breast lift is often recommended. It generally depends on the final results you are hoping to .

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Having a breast lift after breast is an excellent option to restore a younger-looking to your . At your consultation, your will determine whether to have a breast lift at the same time as breast implant or as a second procedure a few months later.

Your surgeon may stopping certain that could increase the risk of bleeding, including and other blood . You may also be asked to have blood tests in of the procedure. You should stop at least four weeks before and after to the risk of complications.

BREAST IMPLANT REMOVAL PROCEDURE

The will make an incision through the scar from the breast surgery — most in the . The implant will then be carefully with or without the breast capsule, followed by wound with stitches.

Breast implant removal surgery involves making an incision in the lower breast crease. Through this incision, the implants are removed along with part or all of the surrounding breast capsule.

breast are under general through the same from the original surgery.

Breast capsules do not always have to be removed — if they are soft and thin, they can often be left in situ and will be by the body. Thick and hardened breast are best removed with a full capsulectomy, also known as en bloc removal. A partial capsulectomy may be an option in selected cases.

This involves the total removal of the breast capsule and implant together in one without opening the capsule. This minimises of breast tissue and is ideal for to severe grades of contracture.

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Breast implant surgery involves a general for your and is performed at our state-of-the-art Baker Street clinic in Marylebone. The procedure takes between one and two hours to carry out, and may take longer if with a breast lift or fat .

You will not any during this . General anaesthesia will be used so that you will be throughout.

All surgical at Centre for Surgery are as a day case, which means you will be able to go home later the same day once you have from the of the anaesthetic.

RECOVERY AFTER BREAST IMPLANT REMOVAL

Most people find they need between six and eight weeks to fully from breast implant removal surgery.

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We would taking one week off work to allow you to rest and heal without during the early phase after .

You should avoid any strenuous exercise for a minimum of six weeks after surgery. Light walks around the home are during the first two weeks after surgery.

should be for a minimum of four to six weeks after surgery.

You can safely have a shower after 48 hours, using water only and for no longer than ten minutes at a time.

Driving a car should be avoided for a minimum of one week after breast implant removal.

You must sleep on your back for at least six to eight weeks after implant removal. This helps to minimise excessive stress on the surgical incision.

You should avoid sleeping on your side for at least six weeks to the to the .

A medical-grade compression bra should be worn for the first six weeks to help support your breasts properly during the healing phase. Choose a bra that from the front, as these are easy to put on and remove, minimising arm movements.

Light walks are during the first two weeks after surgery to promote healthy blood . Vigorous exercise, going to the gym, should be avoided as this could affect your healing.

It is not uncommon for the to look saggy or droopy after breast removal due to the skin stretching out around the implant. The skin can be after breast implant by explant with a breast lift.

Yes. Scars will be in the same position as the original scars, although they may be slightly larger. Scar can be minimised by avoiding smoking, avoiding hot showers, well hydrated, eating a diet, wearing your as directed, and looking out for signs of infection.

Breast after explant surgery can help to speed up your recovery. Use the palms of your hands to cup the upper part of the breasts, applying pressure for no more than a few seconds at a time before gently. Repeat on the other side and also work from the lower breast .

BREAST IMPLANT REMOVAL RESULTS

The final results of the removal can take several weeks to appear. Initially, the breasts will look deflated, although some breast volume will be after three to four weeks.

The process between patients, although it generally takes between six and nine months for most people. Some may experience fluffing as early as three months after .

The breasts may appear saggy due to the loss of the skin support provided by the breast . Factors that can affect the of the include hormonal changes, significant changes in weight and the natural ageing process.

Although your breasts might look deflated initially, they will regain some lost volume after approximately four weeks. Whether additional sagging occurs on the size of the that were removed, the elasticity of your skin, and whether a breast lift is performed at the same time.

You should feel completely normal after the procedure. There may be some mild and in the area of the breasts during the first two weeks after surgery.

You should avoid getting for a minimum of three months after implant .

RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS OF BREAST IMPLANT REMOVAL

Breast implant removal is a safe when performed by a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon at Centre for Surgery in London. The risk of complications is significantly when surgery is performed in a facility.

Most patients experience only mild during the early phase, and it is often considered to be much more comfortable than the breast .

There are several recognised risks of breast implant removal, including:

is thought to be linked to having breast . The most symptoms include:

Breast implant illness occurs in approximately one in 2,000 to one in 80,000 people, depending on the type of .

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Symptoms of breast illness commonly after the of breast implants.

Free silicone, which can occur when silicone leaks from a breast implant, may potentially be addressed after removal of the implants. The best way to assess whether detoxification is needed and an appropriate course of action is to with a specialist plastic experienced in this area.

Breast implants have been associated with tissue of autoimmune origin in some .

BREAST IMPLANT REMOVAL COSTS AND FINANCE

Breast implant removal is usually considered a and is not typically covered by the NHS. In some cases — such as if the are causing significant discomfort or medical problems, or in the case of a product recall — removal may be funded by the NHS. Consult with a professional to if you may be eligible.

Breast removal may or may not be covered by medical insurance, depending on the policy and the circumstances of the case. Some cover removal if it is deemed necessary, such as if the implants are health issues. Check with your provider to your .

Centre for with Chrysalis Finance, the leading of specialist medical in the UK. We offer a full range of finance to suit a range of budgets, 0% finance for eligible applicants.

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Breast Implant Removal & Explant Surgery at Centre for Surgery

Centre for is the leading clinic in the UK and is home to some of the most experienced plastic surgeon consultants in London. We have years of experience in all types of breast surgery, explant . Women may request breast implant removal to treat a complication of breast or because they no longer wish to have breast implants for lifestyle reasons.

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