Category: your-questions-answered-implant-removal-and-replacement

Your Questions Answered by the Surgeons at Aurora Clinics

Breast Uplift – can I have one at the same time as replacing my implants?

Breast Uplift question: Hi, I had a breast augmentation in 2003, and have since found out they are PIP implants. Is it possible to have a breast uplift at the same time as getting my implants replaced? Many thanks. Breast Uplift answer: Thank you very much for your enquiry. It certainly is possible to have […]

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What are the Benefits of En Bloc Breast Implant Removal?

Ask The Surgeon Question: Dear Aurora Clinics, does “En Bloc” breast implant removal eliminate scar tissue around the implant and also remove the implant? Please can you explain this technique further along with arguments for and against. Do you use this method at Aurora Clinics? Answer: Yes, the En Bloc procedure removes both the breast implant and […]

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How Long is the Recovery Time for Implant Removal?

Question: I have 22 year-old 300ml silicone implants which have caused me no problem over the years until November 2011 when I had a rupture. I do not want to replace them and have good skin elasticity and ample tissue around the area. I have sought the advice of two surgeons who have both offered […]

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What are your thoughts on Silimed Breast Implants?

Question: Could you tell me if you are still recommending Silimed implants as I have recently heard rumours that the polyurethane coating can cause cancer? What are your thoughts on this as I currently have PIPs and do not want to replace them for ones which may become another potential risk! Answer: Many thanks for your interesting email. […]

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Implant Replacement: Can you correct a droopy implant / wonky nipples?

Question: I had breast enlargement surgery at a London clinic in December last year. However, my left breast implant did not properly drop into the pocket, so there was a slight gap between the bottom of the implant and the incision. It sat flat against my chest instead of the crease, if that makes sense. […]

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Breast implant discomfort: which surgeon should I see?

Question: Since having 330cc breast implants over a year ago, I have experienced mild discomfort in my left breast. I was told that this is something which should not cause me concern as everything was fine at my six week post-operative check up. However, during the past few weeks, the discomfort has become even more […]

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Do I need Replacement Breast Implants or a Breast Capsulectomy?

Question: Since having breast enlargement surgery 25 years ago, my breast implants have gradually become harder and harder and are sometimes quite uncomfortable, they are also too large for my liking. Could you tell me if it is possible to have my breast implants replaced with smaller implants or am I forever stuck with the […]

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If I have my implants removed, will my breasts sag?

Question: I have a question regarding previous breast augmentation surgery that I had years ago. I should point out that both silicone implants were positioned above the muscles and there were no complications following my surgery. I am thinking of maybe removing them or replacing them with smaller implants in a couple of years. Would this […]

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Will I need a Breast Uplift if I have my breast implants removed?

Question: Dear Aurora Clinics, I would like to remove my breast implants which were done 9 years ago. I have 350cc implants but would now prefer to leave my breasts natural. My husband says that I will need a breast uplift afterwards. Is he correct? Answer: Thank you very much for your enquiry. It certainly […]

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Question regarding Tubular Breast Correction and Implant Replacement

Question: I am enquiring about a procedure to correct Tubular Breasts. I have already tried to correct my Tubular Breasts with a Breast Augmentation elsewhere around 4 years ago but I am very unhappy with the results. One breast seems to have settled fine, but the other implant seems to be sitting much higher up […]

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Rippling of breast implants – is this normal?

Q) Hi, I had a breast augmentation with Aurora Clinics in Northampton nearly 3 years ago. I have quite bad rippling of the implants, especially when I lean forward. Is this normal? Thanks. A) Thank you for your email.  I am sorry to hear that you have rippling following your breast enlargement procedure. Rippling is caused by […]