Breast Implant Removal Surgery
Breast Implant Removal Surgery
Your current implants will sit either directly under the breast tissue or deeper behind the breast muscle. They will be removed through incisions made underneath your breasts or around the areola. Following the procedure you will be taken from the operating theatre into the Recovery Room where you will be looked after until you are fully awake following the anaesthetic. After this, you will return to your room, where nursing staff will check your dressings and monitor your pulse and blood pressure at regular intervals.
2-3 hours
General anesthesia - discussed with your surgeon
Before surgery, please inform your surgeon of any allergies, all medical conditions, and any medication that you are taking (both prescription and non-prescription).
To eliminate the chance of post-op bleeding, you should avoid aspirin and any medication containing aspirin or brufen for 2 weeks prior to surgery. You should also not smoke for 1-2 months prior to surgery as smoking can affect your reaction to the anaesthetic and slow down the healing process. Patients that suffer from hypertension must inform the surgeon prior to surgery.
After breast implant removal, you are likely to have some discomfort, swelling, bruising, hardness and pain / twinges in the breasts. These are temporary and should subside after the first few weeks. It may take several months for the shape of your breast to settle.
Depending on the average physical activity of the patient and the complexity of the surgery. A return to normal lifestyle usually occurs within 1-2 weeks following their breast revision surgery.