Removal of your textured implants and replacement with smooth silicone implants in a new pocket should usually be done in one operation. However, if you have very little native breast tissue and require an extensive total removal of the breast capsule (capsulectomy), then it may be necessary to wait in... more
How is Breast Implant replacement surgery done?
I have textured silicone implants in a subglandular placement and want to replace them with smooth silicone implants under the muscle.
Will the new implants be placed in at the time of removal of the textured ones? Or will it have to be done in two separate procedures so I can heal from the first surgery first. I hate to have to walk around with deflated boobs for months.
4 answers to “How is Breast Implant replacement...”
A: No reason to wait for breast implant replacement
There is no reason to stage these procedures. In almost all cases this operation can be done at one time. Many plastic surgeons specialize in revisionary or re-do breast surgery, I suggest that you find one in your area.
A: Redo surgery
There is no reason to wait. The textured implants are removed and a new subpectoral plane (under the muscle) is made and the area between the muscle and the previous pocket where your implants were are closed and the implant is placed under the muscle. Good luck.
A: Breast implant replacement can be done in one procedure
The standard procedure would be to remove your current implants and place the new implants under the muscle in one operation. There is no reason to do this in two operations.
Breast implant removal before & after photos
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