Breast surgery · Implant replacement
Implant replacement may be appropriate because of an abnormal finding, capsular contracture or a change in your wishes. I assess your existing implants, tissue and skin together. This helps determine whether replacement, removal or additional reshaping suits your situation.
Your findings and the extent of treatment determine your individual treatment journey.
Treatment at a glance
Key information about breast implant replacement. These details put duration, recovery and costs into context for your personal planning.
Additional capsule or pocket correction if needed.
A straightforward replacement takes less time than a complex revision.
Your fitness for anaesthesia is assessed beforehand.
Depending on the procedure and your health.
Your individual plan depends on the operation.
Office work can often be resumed sooner than heavy physical work.
Obtain separate clearance for activities that strain the chest and for contact sports.
Breast implant replacement – depending on extent. The agreed scope of services is set out in your personalised cost plan.
Timeframes are a guide. A personal examination will clarify what applies to you.
Understanding what changes
During implant replacement, the existing implants are removed and new ones inserted. The capsule, implant pocket, overlying soft tissue and skin may need additional treatment. This means revision surgery is not automatically simpler than the first operation.
Assessing implant type, capsule, position and soft tissue.
Weighing up size, pocket, a possible lift and alternatives together.
Planning support bra use, activity levels and later implant check-ups.
If possible, bring your implant card, previous operation reports and any existing imaging to the consultation. If you have pain, hardening or changes in shape, we will establish the cause. New swelling or fluid around an implant is investigated before a routine replacement.
New implants are selected according to breast width, tissue, desired projection and the skin's ability to support them. Sometimes the pocket needs adjusting or a different position needs to be considered. A larger implant alone cannot reliably lift a breast that has sagged significantly.
A balanced new starting point Replacement can affect shape, volume or implant-related symptoms. Existing asymmetries, thin skin or scars limit the result. The final breast shape is not yet established after two days.
Implants do not need to be replaced simply because of a blanket ten-year limit. However, they are not lifetime medical devices either. Check-ups, symptoms and the condition of your individual implants determine whether further surgery is needed.
Treating a thickened capsule does not completely eliminate the risk of capsular contracture recurring. I will discuss your findings, the planned approach to the capsule and possible alternatives with you, including removal without replacement.
Is this right for me?
Your wishes are the starting point. I assess whether your findings, health and expected benefit align.
A wish to change shape or volume, where the conditions are suitable
Unexplained fluid accumulation or other abnormal findings must be investigated first
Different causes call for different solutions. Sometimes choosing not to have surgery is the right decision.
Compare alternativesIf you would like to live without implants in future.
Explore the optionsAddressing excess skin and shape separately.
Explore the optionsPlanning volume and the skin envelope together.
Explore the optionsYour treatment journey
Together, we consider your symptoms, medical history and desired change, as well as the current condition of your tissue.
The old implants are removed; the pocket, capsule and new implants are managed according to the plan.
Check-ups show how the skin and scar are healing and how the implant position is settling.
Before you are discharged, we will agree how you can contact us directly for aftercare. General enquiries: team@dottore.caletti.de.
Your return to everyday life
Swelling affects the initial appearance. Arrange time to rest and support at home.
A support bra and a gradual return to activity are important. Only change your medication after consulting your doctor.
Scars and tissue mature. Implant check-ups remain advisable even after a smooth recovery.
These timeframes are a guide, not a firm promise. Your individual recovery may differ.
Speaking openly about risks
Surgery changes tissue and carries risks. I will discuss your individual circumstances, possible complications and aftercare before you make your decision.
If you develop rapidly increasing swelling on one side, severe pain, fever or unusual wound discharge, get in touch immediately using the agreed aftercare contact. Shortness of breath, chest pain or circulatory problems are an emergency: call 112.
Understand the costs and take time to decide
The cost of implant replacement is calculated according to the implants, capsule, pocket and any additional corrections. After an examination and discussion, you will receive a personalised cost plan.
Price range
from €6,000–8,000
Breast implant replacement – depending on extent
The agreed scope of services is set out in your personalised cost plan.
A straightforward replacement differs from a capsule or pocket correction.
The materials and selected implants are included in the quotation.
A lift, your stay and aftercare are considered separately.
Your individual quotation will specify which services are included in the total amount.
Additional procedures, medical aids, further stays or later corrections may incur separate costs. Your personalised quotation states which services are included. Insurance reimbursement is not automatic; you should clarify any potential cover and subsequent costs before surgery.
An examination and shared planning help you understand the costs. You will receive your personalised cost plan before deciding whether to go ahead with treatment.
The specialist personally responsible for your care
Specialist in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery
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A website can offer guidance. We will discuss your personal situation during your medical consultation.
Ask your questionThere is no fixed time limit that applies to every person and every implant. However, implants are not lifetime medical devices. Findings, check-ups and symptoms determine the approach.
Usually not if there is significant excess skin. Too much additional volume can place further strain on the tissue. I assess skin and volume separately.
There is no general answer. Capsule and pocket corrections can make the procedure considerably more involved. You will receive a personalised quotation.
The early shape is affected by swelling and tissue tension. The result develops over weeks and months.
Yes. Even after careful revision surgery, a thickened capsule can form again. This risk is part of the decision about new implants.
The cost of implant replacement is calculated according to the implants, capsule, pocket and any additional corrections. After an examination and discussion, you will receive a personalised cost plan. Pricing basis: the individual extent of surgery. The scope and any potential additional costs will be set out in writing before you make your decision.
Further medical information on the procedures described, their limitations and risks.
Capsular contracture, implant damage, possible further operations and rare implant-associated conditions. Information from the US health authority.
Implant selection, placement and surgical planning, including when an additional breast lift is needed.
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