Breast explantation is the surgical procedure by which breast implants are removed. It may be performed at the patient's request, due to the implant's end of life, or for medical reasons such as capsular contracture, rupture, or associated discomfort.
In many cases, it is accompanied by a breast lift (mastopexy) to firm and reshape the breast after the removal of the implant, achieving a natural and harmonious result.
Explantation is indicated for patients who:
Yeah. When there is a loss of volume in addition to sagging, mastopexy can be combined with breast implants to:
The need for implants will depend on the anatomy and goals of each patient.
Initial recovery: 7 to 14 days approximately
Physical activity: Generally after 4 to 6 weeks depending on medical progress.
The inflammation gradually decreases over the following weeks.
For international patients, we recommend staying in Medellín between:
This allows:
Yeah. All mastopexy procedures leave scars due to the need to remove excess skin and reposition tissues.
The type of scar will depend on the degree of sagging and the surgical technique used.
With time and proper care, scars usually improve gradually.
Yeah. The goal of modern mastopexy is to achieve:
At MP Medical Center we prioritize the naturalness and proportion of each patient.
Each patient requires a personalized assessment to define:
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