Treatment
At A Glance
Duration
1 hour
Daycase / Overnight
Daycase
Type of Anaesthetic
GA
Bra / Garment to be worn for
6 weeks
Return to Work (depending on job)
4-5 days
Return to Gym
2 weeks (lower body) 6 weeks (upper body)
Treatment
Breast Implant Removal (Explant)
Occasionally women choose to have their implants removed. Maisam Fazel carefully plans breast implant removal surgery to deliver the optimal aesthetic outcome.
What are the benefits of breast implant removal (explant)?
Sometimes, a woman’s lifestyle or body shape changes and their augmented breasts no longer suit them. Others women may have experienced uncommon issues with their breast implants, such as implant rupture or capsular contracture, or have concerns about BIA-ALCL and wish their implants to be removed rather than replaced.
Rarely some women suffer from ‘Breast Implant Illness’, whereby patients experience a wide range of autoimmune-like symptoms that may resolve once the implants are removed. Although to date no link has been identified between breast implants and ‘Breast Implant Illness’, Maisam Fazel recognises the distress this can cause and is highly experienced in removing implants in such cases.
What to expect when having breast implant removal with Maisam Fazel?
Maisam Fazel is highly experienced in breast implant removal (explant) surgery by routinely removing the implant with the entire surrounding capsule (known as an en bloc capsulectomy). Ordinarily, he performs this procedure in 60 to 90 minutes as daycase surgery.
En bloc capsulectomy: Maisam Fazel usually removes the entire capsule (scar tissue) surrounding an implant when performing implant removal or implant exchange. The capsule is photographed and if needed, sent for analysis to a lab.
If desired, Maisam Fazel can also combine breast implant removal (explant) with procedures such as an autoaugmentation breast lift (to reshape and tighten the remaining skin and breast tissue) or fat transfer which can help restore some of the lost volume (also called a hybrid or composite breast augmentation).
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FAQs
- How do breasts look once the implants are removed?
This depends on how big the implants were, how long they had been in for and whether there has been any pregnancy related changes in the intervening period.
- What can be done to avoid loose skin after breast implant removal?
Maisam Fazel can combine breast implant removal with skin tightening or a breast lift to reshape and tighten the remaining skin and breast tissue. This can be done either through a donut scar around the nipple or a lollipop scar that goes round the nipple and down to the breast crease. He will discuss these options during a consultation. In addition to this, Maisam Fazel can help restore some volume using fat transfer to the breast, which involves taking fat from elsewhere in the body through liposuction and placing it around the breast (also call a hybrid or composite breast augmentation)
- What scars are involved in breast implant removal?
Maisam Fazel will typically remove the implant through the previous scar. If simultaneous breast skin tightening or a breast lift procedure is performed, this will entail additional scars (either a donut scar around the nipple or a lollipop scar that goes round the nipple and down to the breast crease).
- Does Maisam Fazel use drains when removing breast implants?
It is very unusual for Maisam Fazel to use drains during breast implant removal surgery. He uses a technique to place internal stitches which reduces fluid build up and thus avoids the use of drains.
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We would be happy to arrange a video or face to face consultation with Maisam Fazel to help you explore the range of procedures and treatments to help meet your needs
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Over the moon with my results.
I had my breast implants removed and an uplift with Dr Fazel nearly 6 weeks ago and I can honestly say my breasts have never looked so good! From start to finish Dr Fazel showed empathy, patience, understanding and professionalism. He answered all my questions (and I had a lot!) And was very honest and thorough. My aftercare has also been impeccable - I've liased with Olivia if I have had any questions or
worries and they would get back to me ASAP.
Excellent results.
I had an enbloc surgery after having breast implants for 20 years, they felt lumpy and I simply wasn't happy with them. I got excellent results, my breasts look very pretty without any lift. Most importantly I now have my natural breasts back and feel amazing! If you're
looking to have your implants removed go to Dr. Fazel
Trusted and professional.
Mr Fazel is really calm and approachable. He answered every single question I had (I had a lot!) and he noted all my questions and answers down and then sent them to me so I could refer back. I found him very professional and I could contact him or his team at any time.
En bloc – I love my new boobs.
As soon as I met Maisam I knew he’d be doing my surgery. He answered all my question and was confident. On the day of my surgery I was some what nervous. Maisam came into the room and had me smiling and filled me with confidence his team was all so great. As I was
waking from my op Maisam was next to me telling me all had gone well and showing me pics.
I don’t regret my choice I love my new boobs.
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