Breast Implant Change / Removal / Revision
Is This the Right Treatment for You?
Implant exchange may be appropriate if you:
- ✓ Would like to change the size or shape of your breast implants
- ✓ Feel your aesthetic preferences have changed over time
- ✓ Have older implants you would like assessed or replaced
- ✓ Have concerns about implant position or breast symmetry
- ✓ Wish to combine implant replacement with a breast lift
If you’re unsure which treatment is most appropriate, our specialists will guide you during your consultation and recommend the option best suited to your anatomy, goals and lifestyle.
Breast Implant Change & Removal – At a Glance
| Aspect | Details / What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Procedure | Breast implant change / removal / revision |
| Duration | 60–120 minutes (varies by complexity) |
| Anaesthesia | General |
| Hospital Stay | Day clinic or overnight depending on case |
| Return to Daily Activities | ~3–5 days |
| Return to Work (light) | ~5–7 days |
| Support Garments | ~4–6 weeks |
| Scars | Revision may use existing scars when possible |
What This Procedure Covers
Breast implant change or removal surgery is often performed for reasons such as:
- Desire to replace current implants (size, shape, profile)
- Implant rupture or capsular contracture
- Implant‑related pain or discomfort
- Cosmetic dissatisfaction (shape, symmetry changes over time)
- Health considerations (e.g., BII / Breast Implant Illness concerns)
- Conversion to explantation + mastopexy (breast lift) if sagging has occurred
This surgery can be customised to patient goals — whether that’s upgrading implants, downsizing, or removing them altogether.
Surgical Considerations
-
Implant Exchange
- Old implants removed
- New implants inserted (option to change size, fill, texture)
- Pocket may be adjusted for optimal new implant setting
-
Implant Removal Only (Explantation)
- Implants removed
- Capsular tissue may be partially or fully removed if indicated
- Often combined with a breast lift (mastopexy) for contour
-
Capsulectomy / Capsulotomy
- Partial or complete removal of the capsule (scar tissue surrounding implant)
- Helps improve contour, reduce tightness, and address contracture
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Combined Procedures
- Explantation + lift for sagging skin
- Exchange + fat grafting for softer contour
- Revision symmetry procedures on opposite breast if needed
Your surgeon will recommend the ideal technique based on your anatomy, implant history, skin quality, and goals.
Reasons Patients Choose Revision Surgery
- Update to a different implant size or projection
- Change from saline to silicone gel or vice versa
- Correct asymmetry or implant malposition
- Resolve capsular contracture (tight scar tissue around implant)
- Replace old implants (age‑related changes, rupture risk)
- Convert to a natural shape via explantation + lift
- Address discomfort or aesthetic concerns
Your Safety Comes First
Patient safety is central to every treatment performed at Ocean Clinic Marbella.
Every procedure begins with a detailed medical consultation and individual treatment plan. Our specialists use modern surgical techniques and evidence-based protocols to help achieve safe, predictable outcomes while supporting a comfortable recovery.
Because every patient is different, recommendations are always tailored to your anatomy, health and personal goals.
Recovery & Aftercare
Typical Post-Op Timeline
- Wear a support bra for ~4–6 weeks
- Mild swelling and tenderness for the first 3–7 days
- Avoid heavy lifting and high‑impact exercise for 4–6 weeks
- Follow‑up visits to monitor healing and symmetry
- Pain is usually minimal and controlled with routine analgesics
Recovery can vary if combined procedures (e.g., lift or fat grafting) are performed.
Risks & Considerations
As with all surgical procedures, breast implant change/removal carries some risk::
- Bleeding / hematoma
- Infection
- Scarring / visibility of scars
- Asymmetry
- Sensitivity changes
- Capsular tissue reactions
- Contour irregularities
Discussion of risks and expectations is a key part of the consultation process.
Why Choose Ocean Clinic Marbella?
Every procedure at Ocean Clinic is performed by experienced specialists working within a multidisciplinary medical team dedicated to patient safety, precision and natural-looking outcomes. Patients benefit from:
- ✓ More than 15 years of surgical excellence
- ✓ Over 1,000 procedures performed annually
- ✓ Modern operating theatres with advanced medical technology
- ✓ Internationally recognised plastic surgeons
- ✓ Personalised treatment plans
- ✓ Dedicated aftercare throughout your recovery
- ✓ ISO 9001 certified quality management
- ✓ Individual patient coordinators for international patients
Advanced Technology
Ocean Clinic combines specialist surgical expertise with modern medical technology to support accurate diagnosis, precise treatment and comfortable recovery.
Depending on the procedure, this may include advanced imaging, minimally invasive techniques, modern operating facilities and evidence-based treatment protocols designed to optimise patient safety and outcomes.
Travelling to Marbella for Surgery?
Ocean Clinic welcomes patients from across Europe, the UK, the Middle East and beyond.
From your first online consultation through to your final follow-up appointment, our international patient team helps coordinate every stage of your journey.
Our support may include:
- Online consultations
- Personal treatment planning
- Hotel recommendations
- Airport transfer guidance
- Local recovery advice
- Dedicated patient coordination
- Follow-up after you return home
Our aim is to make your experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions Breast Implant Change & Removal
Book Your Private Consultation
Every treatment begins with a confidential consultation with one of our specialists.
During your consultation we will:
- ✓ Assess your concerns
- ✓ Explain your treatment options
- ✓ Recommend the most appropriate approach
- ✓ Discuss recovery
- ✓ Answer all of your questions
Our team aims to respond to enquiries as quickly as possible during business hours.
Patient Experiences
Ocean Clinic is proud to care for patients from around the world.
Many patients choose to share their experience following treatment, describing not only their surgical results but also the care they received before, during and after their procedure.
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