Explant Surgery is a popular term used to describe Breast Implant Removal. It encompasses a range of techniques and considerations tailored to your individual needs. Women choose to have their breast implants removed for several reasons, ranging from personal preferences and lifestyle changes to health concerns or complications.
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A general guide to recovery. Individual recovery varies and your personalised schedule will be provided before surgery.
As with all surgical procedures, breast implant removal requires careful planning. Ensuring you’re fully prepared will help the process go smoothly and facilitate a faster recovery. Your preoperative preparation includes several steps, including medical assessments, lifestyle adjustments and coordinating with your surgeon. Each aspect contributes to a successful outcome and can make your experience less stressful. Medical assessments Before your surgery, you’ll undergo several medical assessments. These help determine your overall health and any medical risks connected to the surgery. Common assessments include: Physical exam: Dr Dona will check your breast tissue and overall health Imaging tests: these may include breast ultrasounds, mammograms and/or MRIs to get a clear view of your breast implants and tissues. Blood tests: These may be necessary to evaluate your overall health and identify any potential issues. These assessments help identify any complications such as implant rupture or scar tissue formation, ensuring the safest approach for your surgery. Lifestyle adjustments Making specific lifestyle changes before your Breast Implant Removal can help with your reco…
Knowing what to expect on the day of your surgery can help alleviate any anxieties and prepare you for the journey ahead. Hospital Your surgery will be performed in a private hospital. It is typically performed as a day surgery procedure, allowing you to go home on the same day as the surgery. Anaesthesia Breast Explant surgery is performed under general anaesthesia. Your specialist anaesthetist will meet with you before the procedure, discuss certain details with you, and then administer the anaesthetic before your procedure. They will also provide you with pain medication to take home with you. This medication will keep you comfortable during your recovery period. Length of procedure The duration of Breast Implant Removal Surgery varies. Typically, the procedure takes about one to three hours. However, the time required depends on the complexity of the surgery. For example, if, along with the implant removal, a Breast Lift or capsule removal is needed, the procedure will take more time. Interestingly, a breast implant removal procedure that does not involve an implant replacement (and its associated capsulectomy) is technically more difficult than breast implant insertion …
As with all surgeries, it’s vital you are fully informed about all aspects of your procedure before choosing to proceed. Being fully informed is crucial in helping you prepare for and recover smoothly from surgery. Note: Before your surgery, Dr Dona and his team will give you detailed verbal and written information that covers all your pre- and post-operative instructions. On the day after your surgery, you’ll commence our HeaLED Post-Operative Care Plan. This involves the use of LED light therapy, Rejuran and medical-grade skin care – all of which are designed to expedite the healing process.
Immediately after your procedure, you’ll wake in the hospital recovery room, where you’ll be monitored closely for several hours. As this procedure is a day surgery, you will be discharged from hospital (once you are feeling well enough) on the day of your surgery. Before you go home, we will advise you on how to care for your incisions and any drains that may have been placed (to reduce fluid buildup).
To help avoid complications and increase your chances of a smooth recovery, please adhere to the following advice. Light movement and short walks are encouraged to help with circulation but listen to your body. You must give your body time to heal. From about 6 weeks post-surgery, you may return to your normal activities, including heavy lifting. However, please ease into all activities gently.
Specific guidance on what you can and can't do, and when. All recommendations are general — your individual schedule may differ.
Some discomfort is normal after breast implant removal surgery. Your anaesthetist will prescribe pain medication to help manage your pain. Please follow all instructions carefully. Additionally, patients typically start our HeaLED Post-surgery Care Program on the day after their procedure. This program includes soothing LED light therapy sessions, which not only aid various aspects of the healing process but also help minimise pain and discomfort.
Every surgical procedure carries potential risks and complications. It’s essential to be aware of these before making any decisions about surgery. When weighing up the pros and cons of Explant Surgery, we encourage you to consider the following:
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