Breast implant replacement involves removing your original implants and replacing them with new, modern alternatives. While breast implants are high-quality devices, they are not lifetime products; many patients choose to replace them after 10 to 15 years or when their lifestyle and aesthetic preferences evolve.
The procedure can be performed for several reasons:
During your consultation, Mr Sadideen will evaluate the condition of your current implants and the surrounding “capsule” (the scar tissue that naturally forms around an implant) to determine if a capsulectomy, the removal of that scar tissue, is required for the best possible outcome.
Suitability is determined during a comprehensive consultation. Generally, good candidates are individuals with implants that are 10 or more years old or showing signs of wear, patients experiencing complications such as hardening, pain or a suspected rupture, those whose aesthetic preferences or body shape have changed significantly, and non-smokers in good health with realistic expectations for revision surgery.
Mr Sadideen typically uses your existing incision lines to minimise new scarring. Depending on the complexity, techniques include:
While revision surgery involves navigating previous scars, Mr Sadideen’s meticulous suturing and scar-care protocols ensure that the final marks are as discreet as possible.
Mr Hazim Sadideen is a board-certified and FRCS-qualified consultant plastic surgeon specialising in aesthetic, reconstructive and regenerative plastic surgery. His approach is grounded in clinical evidence, meticulous surgical technique and personalised planning.
Patients choose Mr Sadideen for his:
Recovery times are often similar to, or slightly shorter than, your initial augmentation, though this varies if a lift is performed simultaneously. Most patients return home the same day, with mild swelling and bruising for one to two weeks, and return to desk-based roles within one week. You must wait six weeks before resuming strenuous upper-body exercise or heavy lifting, and a surgical support bra must be worn for approximately six to eight weeks to ensure the new implants settle correctly.
While safe, replacement is a major procedure. Potential risks discussed during consultation include capsular contracture (recurrence), infection or haematoma, changes in nipple or skin sensation, and implant displacement or asymmetry.
To achieve the best aesthetic outcome, replacement is frequently combined with a breast uplift (mastopexy) to remove excess skin and lift the breast tissue, fat grafting to soften the edges of the implant or add cleavage volume, or a capsulectomy to ensure a soft, natural result if the old capsule was problematic.
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