In most cases, breast implant removal eventually becomes medically necessary. The most common reason to remove them is that there has been a deterioration in cosmetic results or that they have scar tissue that has tightened or hardened around the implants. This hardening is known as capsular contracture. It affects 10-20% of all implants within 10-years. It can make the breasts look different to how they once did, but in its most severe form it also causes pain, discomfort, or very rounded breasts. Sometimes, removal is done purely for a case where a woman changes her mind and decides she no longer feels the need to have larger breasts. So, they remove the implants. Other reasons can be age related changes to the breast (increasing sag or size/the development of decent of the nipple and lower breast over the lower edge of the implant), concerns about the safety of implants, from complications like rupture, silicone lymphadenopathy, not feeling well, or concerns about the uncommon condition called breast implant lymphoma. Sometimes circumstances just change, and you feel you have had good years from the implants but want to be free of the worry about future problems from them.
Typically, breast implants last for about 10 to 15 years. We know for example that the rupture rate (usually silent meaning you have no idea that it has ruptured initially) is 10% within the FIRST 10-years. If you want to check, you must see a specialist AND have a breast MRI (usually around £650 with Mr Turton).
Some people opt to Remove Silicone Implants because of tissue hardening around the implants or other complications. This procedure may take one to three hours, depending on the extent of the surgery and the option that you have chosen- the longer option is where removal includes the capsule and a reshaping mastopexy to get rid of the sag). For the simplest surgery involving just the removal of the implant alone and nothing further, your surgeon makes an incision usually in the same skin crease scar that was originally used, removes the silicone implant, and closes the breast tissue again, during the short surgical procedure. However, you choose a professional for evaluation and planning to get more successful surgery and to choose techniques wisely. Ideally you want a consultant surgeon who is specialized in breast surgery, and has been doing this as a consultant for over 15-years.
Obviously, experts have deep knowledge about the procedure, so they perform this task with skill and care. After the surgery, you will experience tenderness, soreness, and sensitivity - that is normal. If you feel excessive pain or a mass develops, you should go for an instant checkup. This will help to determine whether the surgery is successful or not. There are rare chances when you experience complications after the surgery. But if you develop them, it is important to have the expertise of the specialist on hand.
However, some women make the mistake of not having a professional surgeon to Remove Silicone Implants. This can be problematic for many reasons and you must therefore chose carefully. It is suggested to select only experts who have over 10-years of experience at consultant level dedicated in this field and the field of breast surgery itself. Professionals will give you more specific planning and instructions tailored to your case, including on how to take care of yourself after surgery. Moreover, they also provide urgent support if you need it.
