The plastic surgeon named the situations requiring the removal of implants

Every woman who decides to have breast augmentation with implants should understand that in the future she will probably need at least one more operation. Evgeniya Ilyina, a plastic surgeon at the Semeynaya clinic network, told Izvestia about this on October 14.

According to her, the need for a second intervention may arise either a year or a decade after the initial procedure.

"Indications for implant removal are divided into two main groups: medical reasons and aesthetic dissatisfaction of the patient. Among the absolute medical indications is the rupture of the implant, which can occur due to capsular contracture, mechanical stress or injury," the doctor added.

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As the specialist noted, the rupture is often asymptomatic, so it is necessary to undergo regular examinations: ultrasound of the mammary glands annually and MRI every three years.

Another common cause is capsular contracture, a thickening of the protective capsule that the body forms around the implant. This leads to a decrease in the space around the implant, its deformation and a change in the shape of the breast. The surgeon emphasizes that neither the rupture of the implant nor the capsular contracture pose a direct threat to the patient's general health and are successfully surgically corrected.

Aesthetic reasons for implant removal include changes in breast appearance due to pregnancy, significant weight fluctuations, or age-related changes. Some patients wish to replace the implants with a larger or smaller volume, while others decide to get rid of them completely, for example, when the implants begin to interfere with an active lifestyle. In such cases, removal surgery is often combined with mastopexy, a breast lift.

The expert noted that the decision on surgery should be made carefully, and breast augmentation with silicone implants is a safe and scientifically sound method of correction.

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