Breast Implant Change or Removal
If you already have implants, you may for a number of reasons be seeking to change or remove them. For example:
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Want to go bigger!
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Want a different shape e.g. more natural, more or less cleavage
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Want to go smaller again, perhaps due to change in weight, body shape or ageing - either with a smaller implant or removal altogether
Breast implant technology has advanced rapidly and the latest options give more choice than ever before, so you can achieve just the look you want. It's not wrong to seek further procedures to refine your shape after a few years.
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.
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You may feel your breasts look too "fake" and prefer a more naturally full look
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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
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If your implants look too high or low or have rippled, then you may be considering a replacement to get the look you want
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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:
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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
The Implant Replacement / Removal Procedure
Allergan Implants for your Peace of Mind
PIP Implants
The Hospital Group do not use PIP Breast Implants and stopped using these over a year ago in Spring 2009. Our latest advice and information for patients with PIP Breast Implants is in our News section.
