BREAST IMPLANT REMOVAL IN DUBAI
Carefully planned implant removal with attention to tissue balance and natural contour.
BREAST IMPLANT REMOVAL SURGERY
Breast implant removal may be considered when implants no longer feel appropriate, require revision, or when a more natural breast contour is desired after previous augmentation.
DR. IRAJ
overview
Breast implant removal is performed for a variety of reasons, including implant ageing, personal preference, complications or a desire to return to a more natural breast appearance.
While implant placement is often perceived as a straightforward procedure, implant removal can be considerably more complex, particularly when scar tissue has developed around the implant over time.
For many patients the goal of surgery is not simply implant removal, but restoring a breast shape that remains balanced with the body.
In selected cases this may involve reshaping the breast tissue or combining implant removal with a breast lift.
Considering Breast IMPLANT REMOVAL
Patients choose implant removal for many different reasons.
Common motivations include:
• personal preference to no longer have implants
• ageing implants
• implant rupture
• changes in aesthetic preference
• complications such as capsular contracture
• lifestyle or health considerations
Some patients wish to remove implants and replace them with new implants, while others prefer complete implant removal.
Increasingly, patients are choosing implant removal combined with breast lifting or reshaping in order to maintain breast contour.
surgeon insight
Placing breast implants is often technically straightforward. Removing them can be far more complex, particularly when scar tissue is involved. Implant removal usually requires a longer incision, careful surgical dissection and often more time in theatre than the original augmentation.
Understanding Breast Volume After Implant Removal
One of the most common concerns patients have when considering implant removal is how their breasts will look afterwards.
It is important to understand that breast volume is not entirely lost when implants are removed. The breast tissue itself remains.
However, the natural breast may appear different after implant removal because implants can mask age-related changes that occur over time.
Factors influencing breast appearance after implant removal include:
• natural breast tissue volume
• skin elasticity
• changes related to ageing
• stretching of the breast skin from implants
surgeon insight
Many patients underestimate how much natural breast tissue they still have. The change they notice after implant removal is often related to ageing and skin stretching rather than the absence of the implant itself.
AT A GLANCE
Overnight Stay
O DAYS
Final Result
6 MONTHS
Anaesthetic
Duration
1-2 HRS
GENERAL
Surgical Technique
Breast implant removal is typically performed under general anesthesia.
The procedure involves carefully removing the implant along with part or all of the surrounding scar tissue capsule.
Capsulectomy — removal of the capsule surrounding the implant — is commonly performed during implant removal. This may be:
• partial capsulectomy
• complete capsulectomy
• en bloc capsulectomy in selected situations
The exact approach depends on the condition of the capsule and surrounding tissue.
In situations where the capsule is firmly attached to structures such as the ribs, removing it entirely may not be appropriate if doing so could cause unnecessary harm.
Careful surgical judgment determines the safest approach for each patient.
Reshaping the Breast After Implant Removal
In many patients the breast can be reshaped at the time of implant removal to maintain a natural contour.
Options may include:
• auto-augmentation techniques, where existing breast tissue is repositioned to restore upper breast fullness
• breast lift (mastopexy) to address a change in breast position
• fat grafting to refine contour in selected cases
These techniques help preserve breast shape and proportion after the implant is removed.
BEFORE AND AFTER
See before and after photos of a successful Breast Augmentation Surgery.
Side-by-side comparison of a woman before and after breast surgery, showing the change in breast size and shape, with visible surgical scars.
Side-by-side comparison of a woman before and after breast reconstruction surgery showing significant physical changes.
Recovery
Most patients return home the same day as surgery.
Recovery following implant removal varies depending on the complexity of the procedure and whether additional reshaping or lifting is performed.
Typical recovery milestones include:
• light daily activities within several days
• return to most normal routines within one to two weeks
• avoidance of strenuous exercise for several weeks
As swelling settles the breast shape gradually refines.
PLANNING NATURAL PROPORTION
The goal of implant removal is not simply to remove the implant, but to restore a breast shape that remains balanced with the body.
When possible, reshaping techniques are used to maintain shape, proportion and harmony with the body while respecting the patient’s natural anatomy.
Risks and Safety
Breast implant removal is a surgical procedure. A detailed discussion of risks and safety considerations forms an important part of the consultation process.
Comprehensive consent information can be reviewed here.
Results
The appearance of the breast following implant removal evolves gradually as swelling settles and the breast tissue adapts.
When reshaping techniques are used the breast can maintain a natural contour without implants.
The aim is always to create a result that appears balanced and appropriate for the patient’s anatomy.
FAQs
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Patients may choose implant removal for personal preference, implant ageing, complications or a desire to return to a more natural breast appearance.
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Not necessarily. Many patients retain natural breast tissue that can be reshaped to maintain contour.
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Yes. In some cases implants can be removed and replaced during the same procedure.
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Capsulectomy refers to removal of the scar tissue capsule that forms around breast implants.
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En bloc capsulectomy refers to removing the implant and capsule together as a single unit. This may be performed in selected cases where appropriate.
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No. The most appropriate surgical approach depends on the condition of the capsule and surrounding tissues.
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Yes. In many patients implant removal may be combined with a breast lift to restore breast shape.
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Fat grafting may be used in selected patients to improve contour and volume.
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Most patients return to light activities within several days and resume most normal routines within one to two weeks.
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Scars depend on the surgical approach and whether additional procedures such as lifting are performed.
GET TO KNOW
DR. IRAJ.
Dr Iraj Ahmadi is a specialist plastic and reconstructive surgeon whose work bridges aesthetic refinement and complex reconstructive surgery.
Alongside this work, his practice spans aesthetic surgery of the face and body as well as reconstructive surgery for cancer, trauma and complex tissue loss.
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