The decision to have breast implants removed is becoming increasingly common. Over time, the personal aesthetic preferences of those who have previously had breast implants change. Lifestyle priorities or medical indications, such as capsular contracture or implant rupture, may also play a role in this.
When planning breast implant removal surgery, patients often have concerns about their appearance following the procedure. Combining breast implant removal with a breast lift procedure alleviates these concerns and ensures a more aesthetically pleasing result.
Why do patients combine breast implant removal with a lift?
When a breast implant remains in the body for many years, the weight and volume it adds affect the shape of the breast. When the implant is removed, the breast skin cannot fully return to its original state and may result in a slightly sagging appearance. In other words, the remaining breast tissue typically appears hollow, loose and somewhat flat. In a combined breast implant removal and lift procedure, excess skin is removed, the natural breast tissue is reshaped, and the breast regains a firmer and more youthful appearance.
Can you get an explant and breast lift at the same time?
Breast implant removal and breast lift surgery can be performed at the same time; for patients travelling from the UK, having both procedures carried out during a single visit ensures a more comfortable experience. This allows patients to achieve a more youthful appearance without the need for multiple procedures, prolonged recovery periods, or repeated travel.
Breast implant removal and lift in Antalya, Turkey
Combining the removal of breast implants with skin tightening procedures provides patients with greater comfort. In Turkey, breast implant removal and lift procedure is supported by personalised surgical planning and advanced clinical techniques. Furthermore, most clinics in Antalya offer first-class accommodation, private transfers and professional post-operative care. This ensures a safe and stress-free environment for patients travelling from the United Kingdom and Europe.
If you would like to have your breast explant and lift surgery in Antalya performed by Dr. Bülent Demir, please get in touch with us. You can obtain information on both the cost and the procedure. We will draw up a personalised treatment plan for you and remain in contact with you throughout your treatment and recovery.
How long is recovery from breast implant removal and lift?
International patients undergoing a combined explantation and mastopexy procedure are required to stay in Antalya for between seven and ten days. This period allows for the first post-operative check-ups to be carried out, for monitoring early healing, removing surgical drains within the first few days, and completing final consultations with the medical team to take place before their return home. Although the full internal healing process continues for several months, patients are generally able to resume light daily activities and receive medical clearance to return to their home countries by the end of this clinical phase.
Is breast implant removal and lift painful?
To ensure the surgical procedure is as comfortable as possible during combined breast surgery, general anaesthesia is administered during the operation, followed by painkillers afterwards. It is entirely normal to experience mild to moderate pressure, a feeling of tightness and mild muscle tenderness in the breast area during the first few days following the operation. The painkillers prescribed by Dr. Bülent Demir, together with the use of a post-operative medical bra, make this period very comfortable and manageable. The temporary tenderness caused by the operation subsides rapidly after the first week.
F.A.Q.
The removal of silicone implants naturally reduces breast volume. However, performing a breast lift procedure at the same time alters the visual outcome by lifting, contouring, and reshaping the remaining natural tissue. This creates a firmer and more defined projection that maximises the patient’s natural breast contour, thereby providing a balanced silhouette that complements the individual’s physique.
Removing the breast implant alone may result in a flatter breast contour due to the stretched skin. Patients who wish to do so may opt for this approach. However, those seeking a firmer and more youthful appearance may prefer the combined breast surgery procedure known as ‘Breast Implant Removal and Lift’ in Antalya.
This article is intended to provide general information. Please consult your surgeon for further details.