Breast Implant Removal - How and Why It’s Done

Once people age, they usually start thinking about getting a breast implant removal surgery since they feel like it’s not appropriate for them anymore to have large breasts. Yet aside from this particular reason, anyone contemplating about having their implants taken out must really take into consideration why they want to do it and then discuss with their surgeons the pros and cons of such procedure so that regrets will be avoided later on.

This cosmetic process of breast implant removal is fast and simple. What your surgeon will do is to eliminate every bust implant matter, such as the lining and all silicon materials found on your breast. After which, the bust will be fully cleaned and washed from any trace of implant’s capsule and silicon within it.  To make it hassle-free, the implants are typically taken out whole by the surgeon.

Patient may worry about obtaining extra scars and having drooping breasts in case they decide to undergo a breast implant removal surgery. But since doctors will use the old incision when you had your bust augmentation before, there will be no added scars. With regards to the common notion of breasts drooping after the implants are taken out, that will not happen as the bust will continue to develop more tissue to keep its volume and shape in normal condition. 

After the procedure, the breast tissue will remain in good shape, plus every implant component will be totally taken out form the bust.  Despite the fact that your once bigger bust will decrease in size, it’s just fine because they will still look firm and are free from having extra scarring following the completion of your breast implant removal surgery.

Mr. Adrian Richards explains the reasons why one might consider Removal of Breast Implants, what it entails, and how the breasts are likely to appear after the surgery.

For more information please call one of our fully qualified patient advisers on 01844 214362

When is Breast Implant Replacement Needed

 

Not all breast enlargement surgeries turn out to be perfect all the time. For example, a patient may feel not satisfied with the look or size of their new breasts that they will request for a breast implant replacement procedure to achieve the look they want their busts to have. There are other important reasons why there’s a need to change the breast implants which I will discuss with you in this article.

Increase the Size of the Implants
The main reason why of individuals undergo a bust augmentation is to have bigger breasts. So if you feel that your implants are not big enough, you can have them replaced through implant replacement surgery.  However, many cosmetic surgeons prefer that patients get a minimal size of implants proportioned to their bodies since going too big may result for breasts to droop due to the large implants stretching the bust’s natural tissue.

Lessen the Implants Size
Patients may also feel that their new set of bust is too big for them that a breast implant replacement is needed to decrease the size of the implants. The exchanging of the implants is simple and fast, yet the surgeon may also require you to undergo a bust uplift procedure to tighten the skin on your breasts which previously had large implants.

Improve the Quality of Implants
Other kinds or brands of implants are deemed not safe for the human body such as the commonly used French made PIP implants. This type of implants is currently under investigation as they seemed to be not safe and of low quality. In case you have PIP implants and worried of their safety, you can have them changed for quality ones via breast implant replacement surgery.

Having Issues with Implants
Even if the implants are perfect in size and quality, some patients may still have issues with them such as feelings of being tangible or slightly wavy in the bust tissues. Having these problems will result to a change in the look of the breasts and the implants will appear to be visibly deformed. The solution for such issue is to have a breast implant replacement procedure on your newly enhanced bust. 

Adrian Richards, Plastic Surgeon of Aurora Clinics discusses the reasons to exchange breast implants. He explains that if the implants are intact often there is no reason to change them even after a number of years. Reasons to change the implants include: hardening, abnormal position and rupture. Mr Richards describes the procedure have Breast Implant Exchange surgery and discussed the pros and cons of each. 

For more information please call 01844 214362 and speak to one of our patient advisers.

Possible Illness Caused by Breast Implant Replacement

Every year in the month of October is considered to be a month of awareness about breast cancer and how to fight this deadly disease. A recent study done by FDA (Food and Drug Administration Agency) revealed that one of the breast implant replacement side effects could bring a rare form of illness called Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma or ALCL. This disease, attributed to breast implants, is not cancer. It is a form of lymphoma that harms the body’s white blood cells, also called as the T cells.

The Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, according to medical literature, doctors and implant providers, is usually present among women who have undergone breast enlargement. The tumor does not originate from the bust itself but on the scar tissues around the breast implants. Fortunately, compared to the usual Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, the ACLC due to breast implant replacement is not a lethal condition and can be cured easily with the use of modern methods of treatment. 

As I mentioned it already, ALCL development brought about by breast implants occur to those women who have breast implant replacement due to the fluids around their implants that does not dried-up or go away. Even if it’s still unknown why implants may possibly cause for the formation of ACLC, medical researchers think that it comes from the shell of the implant (present in saline implants for they have silicone shell too) that may produce cancerous modification in the white blood cells. Yet, not enough evidence can justify if this is truly the root of the ACLC occurrence among ladies with breast implants. 

To this day, about five to ten million of women allegedly obtained breast implants but only a small number have acquired ACLC. It is still not clear why implants could lead to ACLC. It’s recommend though for women experiencing problems with their implants to visit their cosmetic surgery and have a talk regarding the possibility of them getting a breast implant replacement or removal to help secure their implants status and their health too. 

In this video, Mr Adrian Richards explains what are the reasons to consider Removal or Replacement of Breast Implants, who should consider the procedures and how would that affect the appearance of your breasts.

For more information, please contact one of our dedicated patient advisers on 01844 214362.

Essential Precautions Before a Breast Uplift Surgery

On any form of cosmetic breast procedure, including mastopexy or widely known as breast uplift surgery, there are essential precautions before the operation that any patient must take heed of. For instance, a week before the surgery, the hospital will request you to answer a health questionnaire then check your body condition for them to know if you are physically and mentally ready to undertake the operation. When you have any pre-existing medical illness, you will need a heart and blood tracing tests as well. All of these pre-surgery check-ups are done to avoid possible complications during and after the operation.

The following precautions are rules every patient should take note of before undergoing a breast uplift surgery:

No Food and Liquid Intake

Patients must have empty stomachs during the operation, hence they will be asked to stop eating and taking non-clear liquids like soda or juices six hours prior to their breast uplift surgery. This six hours requirement must be followed correctly since foods and cloudy liquids usually take time to go through the stomach. On the other hand, clear liquids like water go through the stomach fast so it’s ok to stop taking those two hours before surgery. 

Refrain from Non-steroidal Medicines

Non-steroidal drugs such as aspirin, Nurofen, Voltarol must be avoided one week prior to the mastopexy procedure because these kinds of medications cause blood thinning; hence the possibility of bleeding through the surgery is highly at risk. 

 

Stop Smoking

Two weeks before the administration of breast uplift surgery, any patient who smokes must stop it. The reason for this cigarette restriction is because smoking interfere the body’s supply of blood to the skin plus it also interrupt a fast and safe healing afterwards.

Avoid Using Ointments

Putting any ointments or creams on the whole bust area must be avoided on the day of the operation itself as they interfere with the antiseptic lotions applied during the mastopexy surgery.

Get Rid of Nail Polish

All nail polish must be removed before the operation because throughout the surgery, the patients’ blood saturation is examined via their nails. 

It’s very important that the above warnings and rules are obliged by each patient so they can keep themselves free from health dangers throughout and after the breast uplift surgery and for them to acquire wonderful outcomes.

Mastopexy Augmentation | A Better Option

Mastopexy augmentation is becoming a well-known procedure  in  Europe. It is a procedure  were both breast uplift and breast enlargement surgery are performed at the same time. Breast uplift or mastopexy mainly  toughen the skin of the bust  and breast enlargement  procedure   augments the size of the bust . Both surgeries can now be well  executed at the same time.

Mastopexy? Augmentation? or Both?

Mastopexy is a procedure   which purposes to  toughen the skin of the  chest thus lifting it. This is usually performed  on women who have adequate  chest size but desired a vivacious bust. While breast enlargement, on the other hand, is a procedure  performed  to boost the size of the breasts. However, this is for women who has not had kids or those that had kids but the nipples are hanging down.

If both of the condition is present (1)  feeble bosom size and (2) nipples drooping is observed then the most appropriate treatment would then be Mastopexy Augmentation.  

The Procedure

For breast enlargement


(1) You must first deal with the bust size, shape and  how full the implant you want. Aurora Clinics will will give more time with you looking at different implants and special bras, having you test it in contrasting wardrobe to distinguish which volume best suits your body frame.

(2) Another thing to consider is the type of cut. Normally, in breast enlargment alone the cut is most likely five centimeters in the fold below the breast while in mastopexy augmentation the incision is longer. Like a normal mastopexy, the incision can be partially circular or crescent in shape on the higher part of the nipple or go around the whole nipple.


However, since we are increasing the breast  volume we are also toughening up the skin of the bosom, thus the size of scars are usually shorter in mastopexy augmentation than in mastopexy alone where breast  volume is not increased.  Therefore, mastopexy augmentation is considerably more complicated than mastopexy or breast enlargement alone, in this procedure  the surgeon needs to manage alterations in breast volume and tightness of the breast tissues.

Majority of our patients at Aurora Clinics have a better choice to do the combined  treatments  due to time constraints. They choose to have mastopexy augmentation  which has the benefit of having one operation and one time down time, although in its technical aspects, it's more complicated to get it totally perfect.

The vital things to consider carefully about this procedure (mastopexy augmentation) are shape of the implant, size of the implant,and  location of the implant (whether it's placed infront or behind of the muscle) and in mastopexy, the type of mastopexy, scarring, and degree of scarring.

For more information visit Aurora Clinics at http://aurora-clinics.co.uk and book a free consultation at info@aurora-clinics.co.uk or ring us at 01844-214362.

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The Truth about Getting Pregnant After Breast Enlargement Surgery

Having fuller, bigger breasts are desired by many women of all ages, anywhere in the world that getting breast enlargement surgery have become a sought after cosmetic procedure these days. But aside from improving the look of their busts, women must also think about other issues such as getting pregnant after having their bust augmentation. A woman’s breasts hold a very important role in pregnancy, so it’s vital that patients open up with their doctor about their desire of having babies after their cosmetic procedure. 

The great thing about getting bust augmentation is that it will not affect a woman’s ability to breast feed. This is because the implants are usually placed at the back of the breast tissues; therefore it will still function well when you have your baby. One thing to take note though is that the size your breasts will increase during your pregnancy, which means that the bigger the busts get, the more skin will shrink back, making the breasts look droopy. Since you have implants that enhanced the size of your breasts, expect them to look extra droopy compared to those ladies with natural busts. Yet, this after pregnancy result is not the same to every patient and there is a bust lift procedure that can correct this sagging bust problem. 

Cosmetic surgeons’ advice those women who just had breast enlargement surgery to wait at least six months before they get pregnant. Being pregnant will change the entire shape and function of a woman’s body due to the hormonal fluctuations taking place in it. So it would be safe to allow your body to totally heal first from the cosmetic surgery it incurred before having it experience another modification brought about by having a baby. Waiting for some time will also allow your body to fully rest, as well as return to its prime function and sensitivity. 

Deciding on getting breast implants then having a baby later on is not a major issue after all since. What’s important is that both patient and doctor have talked about this concern before the breast enlargement surgery is administered so any future regrets or misunderstandings will be avoided. 

Mr Adrian Richards, of Aurora Clinics, provides valuable information on whether or not you will be able to breast feed following Breast Enlargement Surgery.

For more information or to book a free consultation with Mr Richards please call 01844 214362 and speak to a patient adviser.

Important Precautions When Using PIP Implants for Breast Enlargement Surgery

Getting a breast enlargementsurgery does not only involve choosing the best surgeon to do the procedure but it also entails getting the right kind of bust implants. Since there are many types and brands of implants available in the market, it’s essential that patients are aware that some of these breast implants are not safe for their body. Example of this is the PIP (Poly Implant Prothese implants) which is a low-priced French brand. Due to its economical price, PIP has become a favorite implant to use amongst many cosmetic surgery branches in United Kingdom.  

Unfortunately, the board members of BAAPS (British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) are vocal about their discontentment on the low-grade quality of PIP implants. A study made by the AFSSAPS (the French Competence Authority) also revealed that PIP implants have:

• An extremely high leakage rate
• The implants shells are extraordinarily weak
• Patient’s (those who have the PIP implants) Genotoxicity cannot be determined

Compared to the current types of implants used for breast enlargement surgery, PIP implants are not made from durable, multi-layers of shell. Due to having only a singular layer, these implants are no doubt feeble if utilized in a bust augmentation surgery. Moreover, the silicone found on PIP is not at par with the accepted standards for breast implants.

The BAAPS also warned that there’s a possibility that patients may experience inflammatory reactions if they use PIP implants. This irritation which occurs when silicone are leaking does not happen in today’s kinds of implants. More studies are being conducted on the latest finding that the gel of the PIP implants may also ruin the DNA of the cells. BAAPS also shared that this French brand of breasts silicone sometimes brings rashes and fever despite the absence of implant breakage.

It’s important for those who have undergone bust augmentation to talk with their surgeons and ask about the brand of implants they have. If they have PIP implants, it’s necessary that they get an ultrasound six months following their breast enlargement surgery to examine leakage or deterioration of the silicone. Just in case there’s breakage, the surgeon will need to get rid of the PIP implants to protect the patient’s health against infection or harm. 

Mr Adrian Richards, Leading Plastic Surgeon of Aurora clinics cuts breast implants in half to show how they have changed and how Silicone breast implants have evolved since 1st used in the 1970′s breast implants and their silicone contents has changed.

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