Indications for breast implant removal
The need to remove breast implants can arise for various reasons. In some cases, the patient wants to give up the endoprostheses or change the size of the breast; in others, the surgical intervention is related to the condition of the implant or the surrounding tissues.
Possible indications are:
- the patient's desire to remove previously placed implants
- the need to change the volume or shape of the breast
- the need to replace the implants
- a change in the position of the endoprosthesis
- pronounced asymmetry
- a change in the shape of the mammary glands after a previous mammoplasty
- the presence of medical indications established by the doctor after examination.
If the patient is bothered by pain, pronounced breast deformity, swelling, lumps or other new symptoms, it is necessary to consult a specialist. It is impossible to determine the cause of the changes on your own.
Depending on the situation, breast implant replacement may be performed after removal. If gel was previously injected into the breast tissue, the treatment approach may include gel removal from the breast. If it is necessary to restore the shape of the mammary gland, the doctor may also consider methods of breast reconstruction.
Contraindications to the surgery
The removal of implants from the mammary glands is a surgical intervention and requires a preliminary assessment of health status.
The surgery may be postponed or contraindicated in conditions that do not allow a planned surgical intervention to be performed safely. These may include acute diseases, active inflammatory processes and other medical conditions identified during the examination.
The final list of contraindications is determined by the doctor. Before the surgery, it is necessary to undergo the prescribed diagnostics and inform the specialist about chronic diseases, allergic reactions and regularly taken medications.
Methods of breast implant removal
The surgical method is determined individually and depends on the reason for removing the endoprostheses, the condition of the surrounding tissues and the further breast correction plan.
In the simplest option, the surgeon extracts the implant through a formed surgical access. In other cases, additional work with the surrounding tissues may be required.
After removal, different options for further tactics are possible. The patient may refuse repeat placement of implants, have them replaced, or discuss additional breast shape correction with the surgeon.
If after extraction of the endoprostheses there is a pronounced excess of skin or tissue sagging, a simultaneous breast lift may be considered. The possibility of combining surgeries depends on the condition of the tissues and the overall extent of the intervention.
The duration of the surgery and the type of anesthesia used are determined individually.
Rehabilitation after implant removal
After the surgery, swelling, bruising, moderate soreness and a feeling of tissue tension are possible. The appearance of the breast immediately after the intervention is not the final result.
The patient must follow the plastic surgeon's recommendations for caring for the postoperative area. Depending on the extent of the surgery, the doctor may recommend special underwear.
Physical activity is temporarily limited. In the first weeks, intense workouts, lifting significant weight and actions that create increased load on the breast area should be avoided.
The return to usual activity happens gradually. Specific timeframes are determined by the surgeon during follow-up examinations.
The breast tissues need time to adapt after implant removal. Therefore, the final result is assessed after the swelling has decreased and the main recovery processes have completed.
The cost of breast implant removal
The price of breast implant removal depends on the complexity and extent of the surgery. The cost may be affected by the condition of the tissues, the need for additional surgical correction, the type of anesthesia and other components of the treatment.
If replacement of the endoprostheses or a breast lift is performed at the same time, the extent of the surgery and its cost also change.
The exact price is determined after a consultation with a plastic surgeon and the drawing up of an individual treatment plan.
Implant removal at the Helyos clinic
At the Helyos medical center, the surgery begins with a consultation and examination. The plastic surgeon assesses the condition of the mammary glands and determines the optimal surgical approach taking into account the reason for the patient's visit.
Before the intervention, the necessary preoperative diagnostics are performed. After the surgery, the patient receives recovery recommendations and undergoes follow-up examinations.
This approach makes it possible to plan not only the extraction of the endoprostheses but also further breast correction, if it is necessary.
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How is the consultation going?
The duration depends on the complexity of the intervention, the condition of the tissues and the need for additional surgical stages. The exact time is determined by the surgeon after examination.
Not always. Implants can be removed without subsequently placing new ones. The possibility and necessity of replacement are discussed with the plastic surgeon individually.
You need to undergo a consultation with a specialist and the prescribed preoperative diagnostics, as well as follow the doctor's recommendations for preparing for the intervention.
The list of tests and examinations is determined individually taking into account the state of health and the expected extent of the surgery.
Physical activity is increased gradually after the doctor's permission. The time depends on the extent of the intervention and the features of recovery.
The main recovery usually takes several weeks; however, the final adaptation of the tissues may continue longer. Individual timeframes are determined by the surgeon.
In some cases, yes. The possibility of a simultaneous lift depends on the condition of the skin and tissues, the shape of the breast, the extent of the surgery and the patient's general health.
