Breast Implant Removal: Why Do Some Women Choose It?
In recent years, more women have chosen to remove their breast implants, a decision motivated by various health, aesthetic, and personal reasons. While breast augmentation has been one of the most popular plastic surgeries, many women are reconsidering their choices and opting for a more natural look. Others decide to replace their implants. Dr. Lina Triana discusses both options in this video.
Reasons for Breast Implant Removal
Health Concerns
Some women experience a condition known as breast implant illness, which can manifest with symptoms such as chronic fatigue, muscle and joint pain, autoimmune issues, hair loss, and difficulty concentrating. While the link between implants and these symptoms is still being researched, many patients opt for removal as a preventive measure.
Another common issue is capsular contracture, a condition where scar tissue around the implant hardens, causing pain and discomfort. In some cases, surgery is required to correct it, leading some women to opt for permanent removal.
Aesthetic and Comfort Reasons
Beauty trends have evolved, and more women now prefer a natural look by removing their implants. Some feel that their implants no longer align with their lifestyle or personal image, especially as they age or after motherhood. They may choose either implant removal or downsizing.
Discomfort is another key factor. Some women experience tightness, back pain, or difficulty performing physical activities, leading them to consider explantation as a way to improve their daily well-being.
Psychological and Emotional Considerations
Many women realize that their implants do not provide the confidence they expected or that their initial reasons for surgery have changed. Self-acceptance and the desire for a body image that aligns with their current identity may lead them to choose removal or smaller implants that better match their natural aesthetic goals.
Mandatory Implant Replacement
As Dr. Lina Triana explains in this video, medical authorities recommend replacing breast implants after a certain period. This is one of the reasons why women decide to remove their implants and replace them with new ones.
Informed Decision-Making and the Explantation or Replacement Process
Removing or replacing breast implants is a decision that should be made with complete information and medical guidance. Consulting with an experienced plastic surgeon is crucial to evaluating all options and understanding the possible aesthetic and health outcomes.
There are various techniques for explantation, and in some cases, additional procedures such as a breast lift may be recommended to enhance post-removal or post-replacement appearance.
How do breasts look after implant removal? Find out in this video with Dr. Lina Triana.
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