Breast Augmentation
Increasing breast volume in natural proportion, using an implant sized to your measurements or your own fat.
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Implant Exchange / Revision Breast Surgery
Exchanging an existing implant, releasing capsular contracture or correcting the result of previous breast surgery.
At a glance
- Operating time
- 2–4 hours
- Anaesthesia
- General anaesthesia
- Hospital stay
- 1 nights
- Back to desk work
- approx. 10 days
- Social recovery
- approx. 18 days
About this procedure
Surgery undertaken for deformation of previously placed implants, capsular hardening, or a wish to change size.
Surgical approach and technique
The hardened capsule is removed (capsulectomy), a new implant pocket is formed and current implants are placed.
Who is it for?
Suitable for patients with a problem with their existing implants, or who have developed capsular contracture.
Recovery
Healing is achieved within one to two weeks and the implant-related complaints are resolved.
Back to desk work: approx. 10 days. Social recovery: approx. 18 days. Depending on the scope of surgery you should plan for between 6 and 12 nights. The exact figure is confirmed in writing with your treatment plan.
The information on this page is general and does not replace medical advice. Timings and recovery vary between individuals; a definitive plan can only be made after examination.
Frequently asked questions
Do implants have to be replaced at set intervals?
With current-generation implants, routine replacement is not required unless there is rupture or capsular hardening.
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