The process of removing silicone breast implants

After a period of time, some women who have undergone the process of filling silicone implants want to remove or replace these fillings, and this may prompt them to carry out the process of removing silicone implants.

What is the process of removing silicone breast implants?

It is a cosmetic surgery, also known as the “implantation” process, where in this procedure, silicone implants are extracted from the breast pocket, and it is a simple procedure in most cases, as the surgeon uses the same place of the old incision that was used to implant the implant to be extracted, which makes the occurrence of a new scar rare very.

How long should a woman change silicone implants?

Silicone implants are medical equipment that do not have an expiration date, because most implants are 10 to 20 years old inside the body, and although in most cases the implants do not cause any problems, it is important within 10 years for the patient to start thinking about removing Old implants may be replaced to avoid any possible complications that may occur.

 What are the reasons that drive women to have silicone breast implants removed?

• In order to appear more beautiful, some women may decide to change their old silicone implants, which no longer fit their bodies due to age, pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• The implants have been more than ten years old, and the patient wants to change them to ensure her safety from any complications.
• Sometimes the silicone implants cause the patient pain and discomfort in the operation site, which prompts her to remove the implants.
• Capsular contractures, which is the formation of large, hard scar tissue around the implants, causing the shape of the breast to become deformed.
• The rupture of silicone implants, which is silent most of the time, ie without symptoms, and when symptoms appear, they are in the form of tingling, burning and numbness, and the rupture is detected through tests to detect the integrity of annual implants through ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging.
• Patients who suffer from insufficient breast tissue, or who have lost large amounts of weight, as they appear to have wrinkles or ripples from the implant on their skin, which requires a plastic surgeon to re-place the implant, change the type of implant used, or treat any loose or tight skin.

How long does the silicone breast implants removal process take?

The process of removing silicone breast implants in most cases takes from one to three hours, depending on the case and according to the experience of the plastic surgeon in performing this type of operation.

What are the complications that may occur and how long is the recovery phase after the operation?

In the first two weeks, some pain, swelling and bruising is expected, but under the follow-up of the plastic surgeon by giving painkillers and anti-edema appropriate to the patient’s condition, the patient will not feel any difficulty in skipping this stage, and the patient can return to simple activities within a week, as for exercise And strenuous exercises need six weeks.

What are the advantages of silicone breast implant removal?

The patient will notice an immediate and aesthetically excellent result as the plastic surgeon will follow up throughout the procedure to ensure that the end results beautifully meet the patient’s expectations.

Zein Clinic has an integrated health system, starting with its specialized centers equipped with the latest medical equipment and under the supervision of the most experienced plastic surgeon.

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