Regardless of whether they are made of silicone or saline, it is possible to have breast implants removed. Surgically extracting the implants is a relatively easy choice to make.
However, there is a possibility that you will require surgery due to complications with your implant. Scar tissue that hardens around implants can lead to a condition known as capsular contracture.
Do you wish to remove the breast implants that you currently have?
Breast implant extraction is defined as the surgical removal of breast implants. It may be necessary to surgically remove any scar tissue or extra silicone around a leaking implant.
If your surgeon decides to do this, you can have brand-new implants to replace the old ones. Still, certain people should not get implants. If complications arise, surgery may be required.
Why Do Women Opt to Remove Their Breast Implants?
Implants have a finite amount of time to function correctly. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons recommends that breast implants be removed and changed every 10–15 years.
If you haven’t experienced any complications, your plastic surgeon might not advocate having them removed.
When a woman’s natural breast shape becomes more prominent, she might decide to remove her breast implants due to the following factors:
- Age
- Breastfeeding
- Pregnancy
- Experiencing a change in one’s weight
In some cases, a surgical procedure to remove or replace breast implants may be necessary. If scar tissue develops around the implants, their removal may be required because of the maturation of the capsule into its final form.
The effects include breast alterations, as well as pain and discomfort. These same effects could be the result of:
- Scar tissue resulting from an implant carries the risk of developing a rare form of cancer known as BIA-ALCL. Textured implants are to blame for the development of BIA-ALCL. If you currently have textured implants, you should make an appointment with your plastic surgeon
- Implant Calcification
- Implant Leaking
- Implantation of Mutation
What steps to take before the actual extraction?
During the time leading up to the removal of your breast implants, your physician will provide you with individualized advice. You might be advised to do the following:
- Start using a new medicine or changing brands.
- Anti-inflammatory medications and herbal supplements both raise the risk of bleeding to an increased level.
- Don’t smoke.
Breast implant removal is often an outpatient procedure that does not require the patient to be hospitalized. Make sure you have transportation back home before your operation.
What happens when an implant is extracted from the body?
An anesthesiologist will provide medicine to alleviate any anxiety or pain you may be experiencing before your surgical procedure.
Take this anesthetic pill so that you will be ready for the operation. Other possible translations are Intravenous administration of sedative medications to help you relax and unwind.
To put someone under general anesthesia to sleep, your surgeon should:
- Make a cut either under the breasts or around the areola (breast ring) (inframammary fold).
- Remove scar tissue and implants.
- When necessary, the implants are swapped out for new ones.
- Seal cuts by stitching, taping or applying adhesive to the wounds.
