Reasons for Breast Implant Exchange

You may believe that breast implants no longer fit into your lifestyle or you may decide that a different implant size or type is appropriate. In either of these cases, breast implant removal will be necessary.

• Change in size preferences
• Switch from saline to silicone
• Decision to remove implants

Medical indications for breast implant removal may include trauma, disease, or a surgery complication. Complications of breast augmentation may necessitate breast implant removal or revision surgery. Some of these complications are as follows:

• Capsular contracture
• Implant displacement
• Visible implant rippling
• Ruptured implant
• Nipple malposition