Remove Breast Implants in Berlin

Remove Breast Implants at Dottore Caletti in Berlin

In our practice in Berlin, an experienced team awaits you, offering tailored, comprehensive, and professional advice according to your personal preferences and goals. We have various techniques to safely and effectively remove breast implants. These range from simple explantation, where only the implant is removed, to more complex capsulectomy, where the tissue capsule that has formed around the implant is also removed.

Depending on your individual needs and aesthetic goals, we can also consider additional procedures such as a breast lift or implant replacement. Our team places great importance on providing you with the best possible care and support throughout the entire process. We not only inform you about the various available methods but also discuss the potential risks associated with breast implant removal.

Furthermore, we help you make decisions by addressing your individual wishes and concerns and working with you to develop the optimal solution for your situation. If you are interested in a consultation at our Berlin practice, do not hesitate to contact us. Our dedicated team looks forward to assisting you on your path to a satisfactory result.

Reasons for removing breast implants

Various reasons can lead you to wish to have your breast implants removed:

Discomfort: Some patients report not being able to get used to the foreign body and suffering from constant discomfort. If you cannot get used to the visual change in your breasts, it can affect your self-confidence. With breast surgery, you want to gain self-confidence, not lose it. If the latter is the case, it is time for implant removal.

Changed Aesthetics: If your understanding of aesthetics has changed over time and you long for your natural breasts, implant removal is the right decision. If you have had implants inserted, it by no means means that you have to keep them for the rest of your life. After all, aesthetics can take many different forms.

Shape Changes: Pregnancies, the natural aging process, and sudden weight gain and loss can significantly change the shape of your breasts. The skin can sag and affect your own image of beauty. An increased volume of the breasts can seem strange to you. Well-shaped breasts symbolize femininity, youth, and fertility. Every woman deserves to identify with these terms. If you cannot do so due to the shape of your breasts, it is time to remove the implants.

Mechanical Damage: Implants of earlier generations, in particular, are known to rupture after some time and cause health problems. These implants are filled with liquid silicone, which quickly leaks out through a rupture. At Dottore Caletti, we exclusively use 5th and 6th generation implants, which are completely safe in terms of quality. However, if you have older implants, it is worth at least coming in for a consultation at our Berlin practice.

Medical Reasons: Due to the mechanical damage mentioned, significant health problems can arise. Inflammation, hardening of the breasts, and capsular contracture must be treated by implant removal.

How does capsule formation occur with a breast implant?

In capsular contracture, the body has formed a firm, thickened connective tissue capsule due to irritation from the foreign body. The formation of delicate capsules is generally normal and does not lead to any health impairments. The process merely occurs as part of the body's defense mechanism and thus serves your protection. In the case of capsular contracture, however, the connective tissue capsule hardens and thickens, causing pain and deformities.

The mobility of the breast can be significantly impaired, among other things, and affect your daily life. The cause of capsular contracture lies in the bacterial colonization of the implant shell. Bacteria can already be on the shell when the implants are inserted and thus, or through the bloodstream, enter the organism. The bacteria settle in the capsule and maintain the immune defense. As a result, more and more capsule tissue is formed.

Our team at Dottore Caletti consists of professional aesthetic surgeons who work according to the most modern hygiene standards. In all our work steps, we pay attention to hygiene, cleanliness, and care to avoid the formation of capsular contracture.

Treatment process

If you decide to have your breast implants removed with us in Berlin, we will first conduct a detailed consultation with you. During this, we will record your wishes and requirements, inform you about the possible treatment methods, and describe the course of the surgery. It is important to us to achieve exactly the result you desire with the treatment. In view of this, we always work focused on your needs. After all, we want to help you achieve breasts that give you self-confidence and inner strength.

Pre-treatment

For pre-treatment, we recommend performing a sonography and a small blood count.

During the surgery

On the day of the treatment, you come to our Berlin practice rested, healthy, and fit. The operation takes place under general anesthesia and lasts 1 to 2 hours, depending on the scope. To remove the breast implants, we make a small incision along your inframammary fold. As a rule, we open the scar that has already formed when the implants were inserted, so that no further scars form after the treatment. Alternatively, access can also be made via the lower edge of the areola.

If you had capsular contracture, it will of course be removed during the treatment. Once the implants are removed, the glandular or breast tissue is redistributed, which allows us to shape your breasts. If your skin has sagged due to the aging process or significant weight loss and there is excess skin after implant removal, we can remove it during the treatment and perform a breast lift. Removing breast tissue in the case of capsular contracture can result in your breasts being significantly smaller and saggier.

If you desire autologous fat implantation to give your natural breasts more volume, we perform this directly after implant removal. Afterwards, we suture the incision with self-dissolving threads.

Aftercare

Once the operation is successfully completed, you will stay in our practice for one night for subsequent observations. You will receive a support bra from us, which you must wear for the following weeks and can remove for showering. In the first few days after the operation, you should rest particularly thoroughly and give your body enough time to get used to the change. Swelling and pain that may occur in the initial period can be relieved with cooling methods. You will be socially presentable after 2-3 days.

You should only resume physical work 14 days after the operation; non-physical work can be resumed 5 days after the operation. You should avoid sports for 2 weeks and, if possible, only do chest training after 4 months.

Possible risks

Like any operation, the removal of breast implants is an intervention in the organism that can be associated with risks.

1.Infections: Although rare, an infection can occur after the operation. In such cases, antibiotic treatment or, if necessary, a renewed surgical intervention may be required.

2.Bleeding and hematomas: Bleeding during or after the operation can occur, which can lead to swelling, pain, and hematomas. In some cases, an additional operation may be required to control bleeding or remove hematomas.

3.Pain and discomfort: Pain, swelling, and discomfort are normal after the operation but should decrease over time.

4.Scarring: Scars can form during the removal of breast implants. The size and appearance of the scars can vary from person to person and depend on factors such as individual healing ability and surgical technique. However, we usually remove the breast implants through the existing scar that was created when the implants were inserted, so that no further scars form.

5.Changes in breast shape and contour: After the removal of the implants, the breast cannot always fully restore its original shape and size. This can lead to irregularities, asymmetries, or an undesirable appearance. In some cases, an additional operation, such as a breast lift, may be required to achieve the desired result.

6.Changes in breast sensitivity: In some cases, the removal of breast implants can lead to temporary or permanent changes in breast sensitivity.

7.Anesthesia risks: As with any surgical procedure that requires anesthesia, there are risks associated with the anesthesia itself, such as allergic reactions or breathing problems.

During a consultation, we will inform you about possible risks and complications. In our work, we always act according to the latest standards to avoid risks. If you experience swelling or slight pain after the operation, you can relieve these by cooling. After a few days, these symptoms should already subside. However, if you suffer from the mentioned consequences for a long period, contact our practice and come for a corresponding examination.

Dottore Caletti – Your point of contact for breast implant removal in Berlin

No matter why you want to have your breast implants removed, Dottore Caletti is your point of contact in Berlin for competent and professional treatment. With a trained eye and care, we conscientiously remove your breast implants. We are also happy to perform a subsequent breast lift or autologous fat implantation to give your breasts the shape you desire. If your breasts diminish your self-confidence and burden you psychologically, implant removal is the right decision.

If you have any uncertainties or questions, we are happy to assist you in our practice. Feel free to make an appointment in our practice. Dottore Caletti – competent breast implant removal in Berlin.