Breast Implant Replacement

Breast implant revision is a cosmetic surgery that is conducted to replace the implants that have been implemented from a previous breast implant surgery. There can be several reasons why patients may opt-in for revision surgery including medical and cosmetic reasons.

What Is Breast Implant Replacement Surgery?

Breast implant replacement surgery involves replacing silicone or saline implants that have been inserted from a previous breast augmentation surgery with new implants. Breast implant revision surgery allows the option to review the results of the surgery and make changes to it that can improve the contour and appearance from your original results.

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Reasons For Breast Implant Replacement Surgery

There can be several reasons why patients choose to go through a breast implant revision and the reasons are normally to change or improve the appearance of the original breast implants:

  • They wish to have a change of the shape or size of the breasts
  • Have a different style of the implant (change shape, change from saline to silicone)
  • Witnessing pain from the original breast implant surgery
  • Ruptures have occurred after the surgery

Over time, changes can occur in the breasts implants in regards to shape and size. This can be from developed breast tissue or ageing which have caused less desirable results. The costs associated with replacing breast implants are no longer covered after 10 years of the warranty. This means that many women will choose to have breast implant replacement surgery before or around after they’ve had it.

What Can I Do To Prepare For Breast Implant Revision?

When one goes for their breast implant revision consultation, there will be a discussion regarding your general health, lifestyle and how you can prepare for your breast implant replacement surgery. It is essential to be as honest and open as possible when you go for your breast implant replacement consultation as your surgeon can then manage expectations and give you the facts. Your surgeon will also want to ensure that you are confident with your decision and feel safe. If you have any concerns or issues with your health, a consultation is where you can confirm this before going through with the Breast implant revision surgery. There will be precautions that you’ll need to take beforehand:

  • Get your original breast implant surgery evaluated
  • Go through breast implant imaging
  • Stop smoking
  • Avoid taking herbal supplements, anti-inflammatory drugs

What Happens During Breast Implant Replacement Surgery?

The surgery is normally performed under general anaesthesia and requires incisions to be made in order to replace the breast implants. The type of incision that’s made will be dependant on the procedure that requires to be completed and the results of your original breast implants surgery. The types of incisions for breast implant revision include:

  • Inframammary incision which is applied in the crease underneath the breasts
  • Breast Lift incision. This is normally vertically applied
  • Periareolar incision which involves making an incision partway or all the way around your areola
  • Which incision is required will be discussed during your consultation.

Depending on the changes being made to breast implants, scar tissue may be required to remove. This is done by initially removing the implants before replacing or repositioning them to the desired position. You should expect the breast implant replacement surgery to last around 2-3 hours depending on what’s required.

After Your Breast Implant Revision

After the breast implant replacement has been completed, bandages may be applied to your incisions to protect them. You will be taken back to the ward so you’re provided with the time to mobilise after being under anaesthetic. You may feel signs of discomfort or swelling when you regain consciousness. If you feel excess pain this can be numbed through analgesia medication. You’ll need someone to pick you up after the breast implant revision surgery as it won’t be advised to drive and you may wish to request them to look after you to support you when you return home.

Strenuous activity or lifting should be avoided for at least 3-4 weeks whilst you recover but light exercises can normally start around 2 weeks after.

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FAQs

  • How Long Should I Wait Before Getting Breast Implant Replacement Surgery?

    It can take time to see the true results of your original breast enhancement surgery. Bruising and swelling normally goes down around 4-6 weeks after the surgery before the implants settle and eventual full results of the surgery can take up to 6 months. Therefore, it’s advised you wait at least 6 months before a boob replacement surgery. Breast implants don’t last forever but will last around 10 years. When it hits the 10-year mark, then some women decide to have breast implant revision surgery.

  • What Are The Risks Involved In A Breast Implant Revision?

    There are some risks that can occur during breast implant replacement that you need to be aware of. These risks can be avoided as long as you’re honest as possible during your boob replacement consultation. Risks involved are:

    • Anaesthesia reaction
    • Excessive scarring and bruising
    • Bleeding
    • Infection
    • Additional revision required
  • How Much Will Breast Replacement Cost In Manchester?

    The breast replacement cost will be discussed during your consultation as your individual circumstances will determine the overall price including the type of breast implant replacement incisions and the size of the implants, the shape of the breasts you require, the region being worked on, individual fees for surgeons and how much anaesthesia will be needed. 

  • Will Additional Scarring Be Caused?

    All surgical procedures will produce scarring and breast implant replacement surgery is no exception. There will be occasions where the same incisions can be used to make the replacements, in which case additional scars won’t form. They will appear red again and require time to fade again. In other breast implant replacement procedures, there will be additional scarring but this will be discussed in your implant revision consultation in Manchester.

  • Do You Have Any Breast Implant Revision Examples?

    Due to breast implant revision surgery being different for each person, it is difficult to have an exact example. As you can see above, there is a range of different examples of successful breast implant replacement. If you would like to see more examples, you can check out our case studies. Once you have had your first breast implant revision consultation your surgeon will be able to give you more examples that will resemble your results.