Breast Implant Removal (Explant Surgery) Melbourne | Explantation

Before deciding on your Surgeon or proceeding with Surgery, there are a few important things you should consider:

• Is my preferred Surgeon a highly skilled, FRACS qualified & experienced Specialist Plastic Surgeon?
• Am I in good health and do I maintain a nutritionally healthy lifestyle?
• Is my procedure going to be performed in a fully accredited Private Hospital?
• Am I choosing to have surgery for the right reasons and at the right time?
• Do I have realistic expectations about what Breast Revision surgery can actually achieve?
• Am I willing & able to undergo an initial recovery period of approximately 3-4 weeks?

Breast Implant Removal surgery incurs risks and complications like all invasive surgery. Your Surgeon will make you aware of potential complications during your consultation. This includes general anaesthesia, bleeding (Haematoma), infection, wound healing, deep vein thrombosis, scarring and numbness. Always stay informed and healthy, do not smoke before or after your procedure and read and understand your risks.

The length of your recovery period will depend on your procedure and other health & lifestyle factors. Recovery times can vary from person to person.

The general rule, however, is that you should allow 4-6 weeks for initial recovery following your Breast Implant Removal surgery. Scar maturation often takes longer, up to a year or more. Be sure you wear your garment as instructed and take advantage of the aftercare we provide to assist you during your healing and recovery.

You will need to work with your Surgeon to allow for adequate and proper healing time. It is important to consult with your Surgeon before returning to daily activities such as driving, lifting and exercise. Wear your post-operative compression garments for the designated time frames.

Cosmetic Surgery for Women and Men will provide you with after garments. Good results depend on a collaborative approach and a healthy lifestyle. Follow instructions given to you by your Surgeon, and attend all post-operative appointments.

Not all Surgeons have the same experience or intensive training and testing qualifications. Be sure you learn the differences between a Plastic Surgeon, a General Surgeon, Cosmetic Surgeon or other types of Surgeon.

Choosing a Specialist Plastic Surgeon means you are choosing an accredited recognised plastic surgeon that performs surgery in an accredited hospital. Look for members of FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS or ISAPS as some of the Qualifications of your Plastic Surgeon.

It is important to research a Surgeon’s qualifications and experience before deciding on the Surgeon. You can check your surgeons’ credentials at AHRPA. Our Tummy Tuck Surgeons, Dr Craig Rubinstein, Dr Rebecca Wyten, and Dr Rohit Kumar are all highly experienced, fully qualified specialist plastic surgeons with current FRACS memberships.