Surgical Procedure

Breast implant removal in dubai

What is breast implant removal in Dubai?

Breast implant removal in Dubai involves the removal of existing breast implants. This can be due to a variety of reasons, including capsular contraction, implant rupture, rippling, or changes in the breast tissue or appearance.

It can also be to change the implant surface texture (see breast implant capsular contraction). Breast implants in Dubai are among the most frequently performed procedures by Dr Rory.

Typically, this can occur within the first fifteen years after surgery, but it is highly variable and considered to be required far less frequently with the latest sixth-generation Motiva implants.

Indeed, there are many patients who have old-style implants for longer than fifteen years with no problems whatsoever. Therefore, if in doubt, it is advised to have a consultation with Dr Rory.

Implants can be removed as a stand-alone procedure or combined with exchanging the implants (for a different size or brand and therefore surface texture), or a breast lift with or without an implant.

Depending on the reasons behind breast implant removal Dubai or exchange, the procedure may involve removal of the capsule that forms around the implant (capsulectomy) and creating a new implant pocket, which may involve placing the implant underneath your chest (pectoralis major) muscle.

Thereafter, the breast implant procedure involves the surgical placement of a correctly sized Motiva silicone breast implant to enhance the volume and shape of the breast. This can be performed through the same small incision in the fold underneath the breast (this is called the inframammary fold). If a breast lift is planned, this would involve more scarring.

Other techniques can be used to enhance breast volume and shape, including fat transfer with fat taken from elsewhere using Bodyjet liposuction. This section will, however, focus on the use of breast implants. It is essential to note that these techniques can be combined.

Breast implant removal procedure

The most critical part of breast implant removal surgery is the planning that goes into the implant replacement (if performed) and preoperative measurements during the consultation.

During this process, Dr Rory will lead a detailed discussion of your concerns, current size, and expectations in detail. It is also very helpful to know your existing implant type and dimensions.

He will only ever consider treating patients who desire natural and proportional results.

He will describe the most appropriate implant types and also the positioning of the implant in relation to your pectoralis major muscle. During your examination, your current starting breast size (and implant size if known), shape, and nipple/areola position are considered.

Your breasts are accurately measured, and Motiva breast implant sizers are used to help decide on the most appropriate size. Further details on your potential end results can be obtained using specialised 3D Crisalix imaging.

Dr Rory will see you as many times as necessary for you to feel comfortable with your decision over breast implant sizes and planned procedures. The final implant size is chosen in consultation with Dr Rory, who provides medical advice.

What is the aim of the breast implant removal or exchange surgery?

To remove or exchange existing breast implants for any number of reasons, which may include:

Breast implant capsular contraction
Breast implant rupture
Breast implant rippling
Changes in breast tissue or appearance
To change the surface texture of implants (typically from textured to smooth)

How long will the results last?

There are changes in the breasts, areola, and nipples with age, pregnancy, and breast feeding. Therefore, surgery timing should be considered carefully if a pregnancy is planned.

The results of breast implant removal or exchange surgery will withstand over time if appropriately sized implants are used and the fold underneath the breast is maintained; however, the above factors will inevitably have an effect on the tissues over time.

It is also important to remember that the constant effect of gravity will naturally cause a drooping effect (ptosis) in the breasts over time. This varies from patient to patient and can be difficult to predict.

What happens on the day of breast implant removal surgery in Dubai?

Prior to the day of surgery, you will be given the following information, and it is critical to know these details ahead of time:

Surgery day, exact time of arrival, and where to report to.
Pre-surgery instructions for food, drink, and medications.
Organise transport to collect you from the hospital on the day of discharge.
Provide contact details of friends or family.
To organise toiletries, sleepwear (if overnight), and a suitable change of clothing.
Your list of medicines and allergies (if known)
The nature of your particular surgery, recovery details, and follow-up plan.
How to manage your surgical garment and dressings if there is a problem.

On the day of surgery, you will be checked in by a nurse, and all your details will be confirmed. You will then be changed into a surgical gown.

Dr Rory will see you before your surgery to review all the details, including the consent forms, and perform all your surgical markings. Your implant sizes will be confirmed once again. Multiple ID checks and procedure confirmation will be performed prior to your operation, as safety is a priority.

After your surgery, Dr Rory will notify your friends or family to let them know the procedure has finished and put their minds at ease. Depending on the procedure, he will see you after the surgery and discuss the procedure.

When you are feeling comfortable, the team will then allow you to be discharged as planned that morning. All medicines and instructions will be provided to you upon discharge. You will be discharged from the hospital with a soft, non-underwired sports-like surgical support bra.

How long does breast implant removal surgery take?

If breast implants are removed in isolation, the surgery takes approximately thirty minutes. Additional procedures will take more time. This does not include anaesthesia time. In total, the whole procedure may last longer.

Will the breast implant exchange surgery procedure be painful?

One of the primary aims of any procedure performed by Dr Rory is to create a pain-free experience. The main sensation you will feel is that of pressure in the chest due to the extra weight, especially when lying flat.

A long-acting local anaesthetic agent is placed into the surgical area at the end of the procedure. To ensure your comfort, a garment will be applied to help support your new breast size.

In terms of recovery, you may experience some tenderness in the surgical area and discomfort with movement. Dr Rory does not use drains, which again makes the procedure more comfortable.

What should I consider when recovering from breast implant removal procedure?

A specialised skin glue will be applied to the surgical area, along with a splash-proof dressing. This will allow you to shower with care. The garment should be removed before showering.

No heavy exertional activity that will cause excessive sweating. No jerking chest or arm movements in the first seven days. The golden rule is no heavy lifting for one month following the surgery.

The specialised skin glue will peel off in 3 to 4 weeks. At this time, a silicone-based strip or gel should be applied to the dry, healed scar to minimise the final appearance of the scar. The garment should be worn for four to six weeks after your breast augmentation.

The final results in terms of shape are expected to be visible approximately four months after treatment. At first, your breasts will appear fuller at the top and firmer. Over four months, the breasts have softened and become more natural-looking (dropped and fluffed).

As you attend your wound check appointments, you will notice the skin glue appears purple, and the skin can often appear gathered. This gathering of the skin will flatten over time.

No swimming until all scars are fully healed, at approximately four weeks. The final appearance of your scars will be at eighteen months.

How much does it cost for breast implant removal?

If breast implant removal is performed alone, the cost of the procedure starts at 30,000 AED (excluding VAT).

If they are exchanged, this procedure has many variations and complexities; as such, the cost of the procedure starts at 50,000 AED (excluding VAT).

The final breast implant removal cost in Dubai, is determined on a case-by-case basis, dependent on complexity and additional procedures. Combination surgeries can lower the price of individual surgeries when performed together.

A full surgical no-commitment consultation with Dr Rory will provide all the necessary details for your particular case and comprehensive implant size planning.

How do breast look after implant removal?

Initial appearance: At first, your breasts will appear fuller at the top and firmer. Over four months, the breasts have softened and become more natural looking (dropped and fluffed). This is the effect of gravity after your breast augmentation.

Timeline: The final results in terms of shape will be at approximately four months. The final appearance takes approximately four to six months.

Scar care: The specialised skin glue will peel off at week three to four. At this time, a silicone-based strip or gel should be applied to the dry healed scar to minimise the final appearance of the scar.

Scar appearance: The final appearance of your scars will be at eighteen months.

What are the risks of the procedure?

These include some discomfort, infection, nipple sensation change, risk of bleeding, degrees of asymmetry, capsular contracture, implant rupture, and rippling.

Your nipple sensation may increase or decrease, and each side may act independently. Sensation recovers over time. This varies between patients. If there is an infection around the implant, this necessitates the removal of the implant.

Dr Rory avoids this at all costs by using a no-touch implant insertion using a Keller Funnell, a specialised antibiotic solution around the implant, and in the breast. You will also be given antibiotics after the surgery for one week.

If there is bleeding around the implant, this will present as marked swelling in the first few hours following the surgery. This requires a return to the operating theatre to stop the bleeding.

This is very rare and is avoided as meticulous attention is paid during the procedure to minimise any areas of potential bleeding. The Motiva implants have been designed to reduce the risk of capsular contracture, rupture, and also rippling. There is also a risk of scar stretching and excessive scarring, such as hypertrophic or keloid scarring.

Is there anything in particular I should know about the procedure?

It’s a straightforward procedure with very high satisfaction rates if you are willing to accept the scarring, which will fade over time.

The key to the procedure is planning the implant size. The final appearance typically takes approximately four to six months. It is most commonly performed in conjunction with other body contouring surgeries.

What is the follow-up after the procedure?

Each patient has a unique follow-up schedule. You will be advised by Dr Rory and his team of your particular follow-up journey. Typically, it involves seeing the team a week after surgery for a wound check, then protective dressings until the glue falls off.

Thereafter, scar checks are performed at the six-week point. Follow-up appointments are then at four and twelve months. This schedule will differ between individuals.

Who is involved in my care?

Dr Rory is the primary physician in charge of all your care. He performs all procedures himself and is meticulous about every aspect of your care. Once he has performed a procedure on you, he will be available to you as your on-call doctor.

He will provide you with the contact details and will be available to assist you. If you have any questions or concerns at any time, he is available to support you. He has trained his team to an exceptionally high standard, from his aesthetic coordinators to his aesthetic nurses.

In some instances, for example, for photography, garment fitting, wound dressings, checks, or removal of stitches, his highly trained team will perform the care, liaising directly with Dr Rory with real-time updates.

Ready to discuss your options for breast implant removal or exchange? A full surgical no-commitment consultation with Dr Rory will provide all the necessary details for your particular case and comprehensive implant size planning. Book an appointment now.

FAQ’S

What is the primary purpose of breast implant exchange surgery?

The primary purpose is to remove or exchange existing breast implants due to issues like capsular contraction, implant rupture, rippling, or simply to change the implant’s surface texture.

How long does breast implant removal surgery take?

If breast implants are removed in isolation, the surgery takes approximately thirty minutes. Additional procedures, such as an exchange or lift, will take more time.

What is the typical recovery period after breast implant removal?

The essential recovery period is five days, and patients are advised to avoid heavy lifting for one month following the surgery.

What happens to the breast appearance after implant removal?

The final shape results will be seen at approximately four months after the surgery, when the breasts have softened, dropped, and become more natural-looking.

What factors determine the final breast implant exchange cost?

The final cost is dependent on the complexity of the surgery, any additional procedures performed (such as a lift), and whether the implants are only removed or replaced with new ones.

How long will the results of the surgery last?

The results will withstand the test of time if appropriately sized implants are used; however, factors such as age, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and the constant effect of gravity will naturally cause breast drooping over time.

Is nipple sensation change a risk of the procedure?

Yes, nipple sensation may increase or decrease on each side independently. Sensation typically recovers over time, although this varies from patient to patient.

How long is recovery after breast implant removal?

This is a major procedure, and therefore, recovery time is five days, even for the placement of the implant underneath the muscle. During this time, you can fully use your arms and are encouraged to do so with care. The golden rule is no heavy lifting for one month following the surgery.