Breast Implant Removal or Replacement

Breast Re-Augmentation (Implant Replacement)

Don't let the celebrity extremes put you off... While certain celebrities seem to have a boob job almost every year with size and shape increasing and decreasing each time, there's no reason to be put off if you want to change your look. 

• You may feel your breasts look too "fake" and prefer a more naturally full look

• For other women, it is an opportunity to increase the size - perhaps they loved their first breast augmentation, but regretted being cautious on the size

• If your implants look too high or low or have rippled, then you may be considering a replacement to get the look you want

• If you have lost or gained weight, or simply had implants for 10-15 years and your body has changed, then you may be seeking replacement implants to keep your shape/size

Having had one breast augmentation, a re-augmentation (i.e. implant removal and replacement) is generally more straightforward than the previous operation as the "pocket" or "capsule" for the implant is already there.  Your surgeon can advise on the likely outcome of the operation and what sort of recovery experience you should expect

Breast Implant Removal

While the majority of women tend to seek a replacement of their implants, you can opt to have them removed altogether.  It's a very personal decision and one that only you can make.  However, our expert cosmetic surgeons will be happy to give you all the professional advice you need. 

"Problem" Implants

It is important to state that this is relatively rare, especially with the latest new implants.  However, if you have suffered problems with your implants, you may choose or need to have them removed.  This could include:

• Leaky / ruptured implants

   

• Capsular contracture (also known as encapsulation), where the implant can feel hard and painful due to the formation of excess scar tissue around the implant as the body's immunity response around the implant.  It may also look a strange shape

Request a priority consultation with one of our expert cosmetic surgeons for FREE advice on your breast implants.

The Implant Replacement / Removal Procedure

As with the original breast augmentation, the procedure is normally carried out under General Anaesthetic and involves an overnight stay. 

Breast re-augmentation (i.e. implant replacement) is usually quite straightforward and less painful than the first procedure as the pocket is already there, although you should certainly expect some discomfort. 

If implants are removed and not replaced, then pain is generally minimal.  However, if the implants and capsules (i.e. scar tissue around the old implant) are removed, then you should expect pain similar to the original procedure.If only the implants are removed, then pain is generally minimal.  However, if the capsules (i.e. scar tissue around the old implant) are also removed, then you should expect pain similar to the original procedure.

Response to the procedures in terms of pain does vary.

Allergan Implants for your Peace of Mind

The Hospital Group only use high quality Allergan implants so you can be confident in your choice. 

Further Information / Links

Click here to read about "Posh Spice", Victoria Beckham's implant removal and breast reduction.  We do not know whether she opted to have smaller/more natural implants or a complete removal, but she achieved the shape and size she wanted by having the old implants removed or replaced.

Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace of Big Brother fame chose The Hospital Group for her breast re-augmentation this year.  We helped her achieve a more natural, flattering shape as well as a modest increase in cup size.  Click here to read her story.