Explant

Explant Surgery

Explant surgery is the surgical removal of breast implants and their surrounding capsule. Miss Dua performs en-bloc capsulectomy and offers auto-augmentation to maintain breast shape.

What is it?

Explant surgery removes the breast implants and, in most cases, the fibrous capsule that has formed around them. The term "en-bloc" means the implant and capsule are removed together as one intact unit.

Why might someone consider it?

You have symptoms you believe are related to your implants
You have capsular contracture causing hardness or pain
Your implants have ruptured
You no longer want implants and prefer a natural appearance
You want the capsule removed as well as the implant

What happens during your consultation?

Miss Dua will examine your breasts, discuss your symptoms, and explain the en-bloc technique. She will discuss whether auto-augmentation or an uplift is recommended.

Treatment or surgical process

The implant and capsule are removed together. Miss Dua may perform auto-augmentation, using your own breast tissue to recreate upper pole fullness, or combine the procedure with an uplift or reduction.

Recovery

Most patients stay one night. Recovery is typically one to two weeks, with full activity at six weeks.

Results

The breasts have a natural appearance without implants. With auto-augmentation, upper pole fullness is maintained using your own tissue.

Scarring

Existing implant scars are usually used. If an uplift is performed, additional scarring follows the uplift pattern.

Risks and considerations

Changes in breast shape
Scarring
Seroma or fluid collection
Infection or bleeding
Nipple sensation changes

Miss Dua's approach

Miss Dua learned auto-augmentation during her fellowship in Milan. She offers tailored explant solutions, recognising that one technique does not suit everyone.