# Breast Implant Removal

> Citation bundle for Breast Implant Removal on The Treatment Registry.
> URL: https://thetreatmentregistry.com/procedures/breast-implant-removal
> Bundle URL: https://thetreatmentregistry.com/api/citations/procedures/breast-implant-removal

- Category: cosmetic-surgery

## Description

A breast implant is a prosthesis used to change the size, shape, and contour of a person's breast. In reconstructive plastic surgery, breast implants can be placed to restore a natural-looking breast following a mastectomy, to correct congenital defects and deformities of the chest wall or, cosmetically, to enlarge the appearance of the breast through breast augmentation surgery.

## Overview

A breast implant is a prosthesis used to change the size, shape, and contour of a person's breast. In reconstructive plastic surgery, breast implants can be placed to restore a natural-looking breast following a mastectomy, to correct congenital defects and deformities of the chest wall or, cosmetically, to enlarge the appearance of the breast through breast augmentation surgery.

*Reference text adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. Verify with a qualified clinician before treatment.*

## Common risks

- thick, obvious scarring
- the breast feeling hard because scar tissue has shrunk around the implant (capsular contracture)
- creases or folds in the implant
- the implant rotating within the breast, resulting in an abnormal shape
- when breastfeeding, producing slightly less breast milk than you would without implants
- bleeding and clots – blood clots can be life threatening

## FAQs

### How much breast enlargement costs?

In the UK, breast implant surgery costs around £3,500 to £8,000. This does not usually include the cost of consultations or follow-up care.

### What to think about before you have a breast enlargement?

Before you go ahead, be sure about why you want breast implants. Take time to think about your decision.

### How long breast implants last?

Breast implants do not last a lifetime. It's likely they'll need to be replaced at some point.

### What a breast enlargement involves?

Breast implant surgery is usually carried out under [general anaesthetic](https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/general-anaesthesia/).

### What could go wrong?

Breast implants can sometimes cause problems, including:

### What to do if you have problems?

Cosmetic surgery can sometimes go wrong, or the results may not be what you were expecting.