Start with the treatment goal
The body forms a scar capsule around a breast implant. Some capsules remain soft, while others tighten and cause discomfort or distortion. An explant plan therefore needs to identify what is being removed: implant alone, selected capsule tissue, or a more extensive capsule procedure. Replacement and a breast lift are additional choices rather than automatic parts of explant surgery.
Removal alone
The implant is removed when the capsule does not need additional treatment.
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Explore procedure & clinicsRemoval with capsule surgery
Selected or more extensive capsule removal is based on findings and the reason for surgery.
Removal with replacement
A new implant restores volume but continues implant-related risks and follow-up needs.
Removal with lift
Excess skin is reshaped, adding incisions and a separate recovery consideration.
Comparing the trade-offs
After removal, the breast may look smaller, looser or uneven depending on its own tissue and how it has changed around the implant. Removal is not a guarantee that every symptom attributed to an implant will resolve. Avoid assuming that everyone requires the same amount of capsule surgery or a combined lift. The proposed extent should have a patient-specific explanation.
Which approach fits your circumstances?
Patients considering removal should bring their implant card, original operation report and any imaging. Pain, distortion, suspected rupture or a change in the breast require a clinical assessment. A request to reduce breast volume is different from investigating a new swelling. The consultation should establish the problem before choosing a removal technique or accepting a package quotation.