Breast Implant Removal / Replacement

Breast implant removal surgery, may be carried out together with the placement of a new implant (also known as breast re-augmentation or implant exchange). Other options that you may have apart from placing a new implant is to have a breast lift at the same time.

Women may seek breast implant removal/replacement for a variety of reasons including to improve appearance or to treat a problem such as capsular contracture or implant rupture. Commonly, women who have this procedure want to bring back an aesthetically pleasing appearance to their breasts.

Most women who seek breast implant removal/replacement surgery would like to have this revision procedure for the following reasons:

• to improve aesthetic appearance
• to correct changes in your breast and body shape due to age, pregnancy, breastfeeding or weight loss
• to treat a problem with a breast implant such as capsular contracture or implant rupture
• in some cases, women may seek replacement as the implant has been in place longer than manufacturers’ recommendations

During your consultation with Dr Soliman, you will be able to discuss your goals and concerns. Dr Soliman will discuss the various options with you including implant removal only, implant replacement, breast auto-augmentation or  breast uplift. If you would like to have your implant replaced, Dr Soliman will discuss the various implant types, shapes , sizes and placements (subglandular, submuscular or dual-plane).

Dr Soliman has had extensive training using various different techniques in cosmetic breast surgery, breast reconstruction and breast cancer surgery, and is therefore able to advise on what options may be suitable for you. He will be able to tailor your procedure to ensure that you achieve natural-looking results based on your body shape and individual needs.