What are the side effects of removing breast implants?

The possible risks of breast implant removal surgery include, but are not limited to:

• Anesthesia risks.
• Asymmetry.
• Bleeding.
• Deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications.
• Fatty tissue found deep in the skin might die (fat necrosis)
• Fluid accumulation (seroma)
• Hematoma.
• Infection.

How do breast look after implant removal?

Your breasts may appear deflated, droopy, or misshapen after implant removal. This is because the surrounding breast skin and tissue stretch to adapt to the breast implants. When the implants are removed, the skin and tissue do not always shrink to the natural breast shape.

Do breast implants have to be replaced after so many years?

Most silicone and saline implants are FDA approved for 10-20 years, but this does not mean that you have to get them replaced every 10-20 years. You can safely go beyond these time frames, and most patients only have to have 1-2 replacements in their lifetime.

How painful is breast explant surgery?

Although the healing process can vary, recovery from breast implant removal typically takes several weeks. It’s normal to have some pain, discomfort, and swelling shortly after your surgery. It will also be hard to move your arms and upper body around as you normally do.

How long does breast implant removal surgery take?

Breast implant removal is a quick outpatient procedure that is done under general anesthesia. Because of this, you will need to arrange for someone to pick you up from surgery. Depending on what other procedures you’re having done, it can take between one to three hours from start to finish.

What do breasts look like after implant removal?

A New Normal. Women who get their implants removed don’t always look fabulous right away. Breasts can appear deflated and wrinkled for weeks—even if there’s an accompanying breast lift, which 50 to 70 percent of women may require for optimal results.

When should I remove my breast implants?

This is often a reason to have the implants and scar tissue removed. Breast implants are not lifelong devices and it is important to have them exchanged or removed approximately every 10-15 years. This decision is typically based on the individual and the patient’s needs and desires.

What is the recovery time after breast implant removal?

Estimated Recovery Period. The recovery period following breast implant removal or capsulectomy will vary from one patient to another, but on average, most patients will recover within one to two weeks.

What is the procedure for removing breast implants?

Breast implant removal (explantation) is revision surgery that involves the removal of the implants and sometimes the naturally-forming scar tissue surrounding them. The latter procedure is called capsulectomy.