Breast Implant Exchange Berlin

Breast Implant Exchange at Dottore Caletti Berlin

At Dottore Caletti, the practice for plastic and aesthetic surgery in Berlin, you are in the right place if you want to undergo an implant exchange or seek advice on this matter. Breast surgery can help you gain more self-confidence, emphasize your femininity, and increase your quality of life. Our competent team of experienced experts in breast surgery is your reliable point of contact.

Reasons for an implant exchange

A breast implant exchange can generally happen at any time and for various reasons:

• unappealing aesthetics due to genetic predispositions, advanced aging process, or significant weight fluctuations
• psychological distress due to lack of self-confidence
• damage to the old implants (implant shells have ruptured, leaked, or detached from adhesions)
• medical complaints (hardening or capsular contracture)

Finally, an implant exchange is recommended if you had your breasts augmented with older implants from before 1990. Implants from earlier manufacturers mostly had only thin shells and were filled with viscous silicone gel or a saline solution. Here, the risk of the implants rupturing is increased. We offer you various methods in Berlin to professionally and sustainably exchange your breast implants.

How does the exchange proceed?

When you visit us in our Berlin practice, we will first conduct a detailed consultation with you. In this consultation, you will be informed about the exact procedure of the operation, advantages and disadvantages of different methods will be explained, and you will be advised regarding your specific wishes and requirements. Of course, we will also clarify all your questions. The operation itself is performed under general anesthesia on an outpatient basis in our practice. If desired, you can, of course, stay with us for one night for observation. First, a fine incision is made on your breast. This is usually at the same place where the old implants were already inserted during breast augmentation. This prevents new scar formation.

The incision is hidden in the inframammary fold. Then, the old breast implants are carefully removed, and if desired, new implants are inserted into the existing implant pockets. If you have your implants replaced as part of a breast lift, we will then reduce the excess skin. Finally, the incision is sutured. The stitches do not need to be removed as we work with self-dissolving sutures.

Precautionary measures

• be rested, healthy, and sober
• refrain from nicotine and alcohol 2 weeks prior
• refrain from blood-thinning medications

During the surgery

• simple replacement approx. 30 to 45 minutes
• treatment of damage and other medical conditions approx. 60 to 90 minutes

Aftercare

• wear a support bra for 4 weeks
• use pain relievers and cooling agents if necessary
• scar care
• socially presentable after 2 to 5 days
• able to work after 5 to 14 days
• refrain from sports for 6 weeks

On the day of discharge, we will arrange a follow-up appointment with you to check the development of your breasts. You usually see the final result as early as 48 hours after the surgery.

Possible risks

Like any other operation, an implant replacement is an intervention in the organism, which can be associated with risks.Common, normal consequences:

• swelling
• mild pain in the first few days
• small hematomas

Rare, more severe consequences:

• bleeding
• wound healing disorders
• temporary sensitivity disorders of the areolas

How often do breast implants need to be replaced?

There is a myth that breast implants need to be replaced every 10 to 15 years. However, this is not the case. At Dottore Caletti, we work with novel 5th and 6th generation implants that are highly cohesive and form-stable. These implants can remain in the body for a lifetime.

Costs

We cannot give you a flat rate. The price depends on the method used and the effort required. As a rule, an implant replacement is priced below the cost of a first breast surgery. At Dottore Caletti in Berlin, we will advise you personally and in detail on the costs, which are tailored to your individual case.

Breast implant replacement in Berlin – Dottore Caletti

At Dottore Caletti, we help you achieve more self-confidence through professional methods, trained expertise, and comprehensive, individual consultation.