3 Major Reasons For A Breast Explant Surgery

We are all aware of the fact that breast implants come with an expiry date. They aren’t designed to last forever. When the expiration date nears, one has to opt for a breast explant surgery to either replace them with new implants or be implant-free. 

Nevertheless, there are a variety of other reasons as well which is why women opt for this explant surgery. Mentioned below are the 3 common reasons for this explant surgery. 

Replace Old Breast Implants 

Implants are designed to have a lifespan of around 10 – 15 years. Even if they haven’t caused you any harm or still seem good to be continued with, this time limit is a signal to consider removing them. 

Explant surgery removes these implants. However, if you wish to replace them with new ones, it is up to you and can be done post the explant surgery. 

Get rid of the Discomfort 

Sometimes, if the implants aren’t fitted properly or aren’t adjusting to the internal environment, they can cause some discomfort and pain. If the implants are not of the accurate size, that can cause pain around that region. 

To relieve this pain and discomfort, an explant surgery can be done. Once the implants are removed, the specific issue can then be dealt with. 

Ruptured implants

Rupturing of the breast implants is uncommon but possible. This is another reason why women consider this surgery. A rupture in a saline implant can be instantly spotted as the breasts look deflated. But with silicone implants, it’s not the same. Nonetheless, when such rupturing takes place, an explant surgery is the most efficient and effective way to deal with it.     

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