The purpose of the surgery is to remove your breast implants. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia and is scheduled following a preoperative consultation with the surgeon. The incisions are often made along existing scars to avoid creating new ones.
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During the initial consultation, you will be informed about the expected cosmetic outcome. After the surgery, your breasts will often feel saggy, but in most cases the tissue will tighten up again within 3–6 months.
If there was asymmetry prior to the surgery, it will generally still be present after the implants are removed.
If there is a leak from the implant, it should be cleaned up as thoroughly as possible. If silicone is found outside the capsule surrounding the implant—for example, in the breast tissue or near a lymph node—it cannot be removed.
The surgery leaves a scar of about 5 cm at each incision site. The scar is most visible and reddish immediately after the surgery and will gradually fade over time.
Before surgery
Before the surgery, you will have a preoperative consultation with the surgeon. During this consultation, you will be informed about the surgery, the expected outcome, and any complications that may arise afterward. You are welcome to bring a friend or family member with you to the consultation.
There must be at least one week between the preliminary examination and the surgery if the procedure is considered purely cosmetic.
To ensure the best possible outcome, it is important that you follow the instructions you receive before the surgery. Among other things, you must arrive on an empty stomach on the day of the surgery and follow the plan regarding any blood-thinning medication.
In the days leading up to your surgery, you should stop taking certain types of medication and dietary supplements, as these can increase the risk of bleeding during the procedure. If you become ill, develop a fever, have a cold, or have any sores, infections, or inflammation in your body in the days leading up to your surgery, please contact the clinic as soon as possible.
The surgery itself
The surgery will be performed under general anesthesia. On the day of the surgery, you will meet with the staff, who will explain the procedure to you and prepare you for surgery. The surgeon who will be performing the surgery will mark the surgical site, and the anesthesiologist will explain the anesthesia to you.
After surgery
After the surgery, you will be monitored, and once you are sufficiently awake, you will be offered food and drink. Before you are discharged, you will be informed about how the surgery went and the important precautions you need to take afterward.
In most cases, you can be discharged 3–6 hours after the start of the procedure. You are responsible for arranging your own transportation home, and you must not drive for 24 hours after being under general anesthesia.
After the surgery, most people will experience mild pain, which usually subsides within the first week. The pain can be managed with over-the-counter medication and rest.
Adhesive strips will be applied over the surgical incisions, and a bandage will be placed over them. You will be informed about when the bandage will be removed and how to handle wearing a bra after the surgery.
To prevent complications, it is important that you start moving around as soon as possible after surgery. Once you get home, it is recommended that you stay active and not just lie or sit still.
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