Key Points More Important Than the Cost of Breast Implant Removal Surgery

As time passes after breast augmentation,

because of side effects such as

capsular contracture, rupture, inflammation, and

simple personal reasons such as dissatisfaction

with the size,

many people begin to consider implant removal.

The issue patients worry about most is

whether they should remove only the breast implant

or also remove the capsule,

and there are many people who 고민하는 부분이

about this.

As such, breast implant removal should not be understood simply as

a surgery that takes out the implant.

After accurately diagnosing the current condition,

it is important to choose a process

that can achieve a lower risk.

We would like to briefly organize the key information

about removal costs, suitability for revision surgery, and the criteria

for finding a trustworthy hospital.

What Is Breast Implant Removal Surgery?

Breast implant removal surgery is a method of removing

the artificial implants that were previously inserted into the body,

and it can be performed by removing only the implant

or by removing the surrounding capsule as well (capsulectomy).

When removing breast implants, people often think that

the entire capsule must also be removed,

but if the capsule is stable and there are no problems,

it is possible to remove only the implant

or perform a partial removal.

However, if the implant has ruptured,

or if there is severe breast shape distortion due to

capsular contracture or inflammation,

capsule removal is essential.

In other words, capsule removal is not something

that is always performed; it is a matter that requires

medical judgment.

Reasons for Considering Breast Implant Removal

Breast implant removal is performed in cases of

capsular contracture, implant rupture, inflammation and infection,

calcification, health concerns, or cosmetic dissatisfaction.

Medical aspects

👉 Implant rupture

When a silicone or saline implant is damaged

and leaks into the surrounding area, causing pain, deformation,

and a risk of inflammation

👉 Capsular contracture

When the tissue around the implant (the capsule) becomes excessively

thick or hard,

leading to pain and shape distortion

👉 Chronic pain or inflammation

When unexplained pain, pressure,

or discomfort occurs

👉 Infection

When it does not improve even with antibiotic treatment

👉 Suspected lymphoma (BIA-ALCL)

Although extremely rare, if a rare lymphoma associated with certain textured implants

(mainly rough-surfaced implants) occurs, or if preventive removal is desired due to an autoimmune disease

Cosmetic aspects

👉 Dissatisfaction with the results

When the patient wants to improve implant size, shape, or left-right asymmetry

👉 Aging and body shape changes

When the patient wants revision surgery due to sagging skin or reduced elasticity

👉 Changes in trends and aesthetic standards

How Breast Implant Removal Is Performed

💎 Remove only the implant 💎

If the capsule is in good condition, only the implant is removed

while leaving the surrounding capsule in place.

This can lead to a faster recovery and may reduce concerns about scars.

However, the remaining capsule may still create a possibility of sagging

or shape change.

💎 Partial capsule removal 💎

If only a specific area of the capsule surrounding the implant

has become thickened, instead of removing the entire capsule,

the problematic thickened portion can be selectively removed.

Compared with simple removal, it has the advantage of

potentially improving the shape.

💎 Complete capsule removal (capsulectomy) 💎

If the capsule has become very thick and has progressed to fibrosis or calcification,

the implant is removed at the same time as the capsule is completely removed

in order to prevent recurrence of capsular contracture after surgery,

minimizing the possibility of inflammation and side effects.

Cost of Breast Implant Removal

The cost of breast implant removal surgery is adjusted upward

depending on the level of difficulty and any accompanying procedures.

Because tissue that has already undergone surgery has changed,

it is important to first identify the exact cause of the problem

and establish a treatment plan accordingly.

Since the cost differs depending on whether only the implant is removed,

whether partial capsule removal is performed,

or whether the entire capsule is removed,

careful decision-making is necessary.

Therefore, before deciding on surgery,

it is important to have a thorough consultation with a plastic surgery specialist

and to realistically determine the most suitable method for you

and the expected outcome,

within a stable and feasible range.

Care After Breast Implant Removal

👉 7 days after surgery

Wear a compression bra 24 hours a day

to reduce swelling and prevent fluid

(blood collections, seroma) from accumulating

in the implant space.

The surgical area should not get wet,

and you should take the ointment prescribed by the hospital

as well as antibiotics and pain relievers on time.

Avoid sleeping on your side or stomach,

and sleeping on your back whenever possible

helps wound healing and reduces swelling.

👉 30 days after surgery

Wear a compression bra and a wire-free bra

to prevent the breasts from moving excessively.

Light walking is possible, but

strenuous exercise, gym workouts, swimming, golf, and similar activities

should be started only after consulting your doctor

and depending on your individual recovery status.

👉 3 months after surgery

This is the period when the breast shape gradually settles

into a more natural appearance.

Breast implant removal is

not just a simple medical procedure,

but an important decision that affects an individual’s quality of life

and confidence.

Therefore, it is important to choose a place

with a systematic aftercare system.

After implant removal, the breast size and shape

may not be exactly the same as before implant insertion.

The space where the implant was located naturally contracts over time,

but the final result can vary depending on various factors such as

the skin elasticity you had before, the amount of glandular tissue,

age, and weight changes.

If sagging is a concern, for cosmetic improvement,

a breast lift may be performed at the same time as implant removal,

or the implant may be replaced with another one such as Mentor or Motiva.

It is best to reduce unnecessary surgery

and make only the choices that are truly needed

through 충분한 consultation with the medical team.

Breast implant removal should be approached from the perspective of

long-term safety and maintenance.

At Bliss, an accurate diagnosis is used to create a customized plan

that reflects the patient’s needs, and the appropriate method is proposed

to help restore confidence and support a satisfying change.