Question 1

Are MYA implants high quality?

Accepted Answer

MYA use Mentor, who are part of the Johnson & Johnson family, with over 40 years of experience in making breast implants and with strict regulations and quality standards at their core. Mentor produce the highest quality breast implants and are made with medical grade silicone gel, their soft and fluid consistency mimics the feel of a real breast. Mentor has an extensive range of implants, including over 1,000 shapes (both round and anatomical teardrop) and sizes (from 100cc to 850cc). We’re confident you’ll be able to find an implant that best matches your expectations and surgeon’s recommendations.

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Question 2

Are breast implants safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes, breast implants are safe. Mentor implants have a unique 4 shell layer design, to prevent the implant leaking. The surface and texture of Mentor's implants are designed to ensure there is less risk of capsulation and a low risk of rupture.

Question 3

Does breast reaugmentation leave a scar?

Accepted Answer

Breast reaugmentation usually uses the original incision created during the breast enlargement process. Please note that the scar can also migrate following surgery as the implants settle which means that the scar is not always guaranteed to fall within the natural breast crease. The rate and extent to which the scars heal and fade are variable and differ from individual to individual. Very rarely, a scar does not heal as expected.

Question 4

Do breast implants need to be replaced?

Accepted Answer

The length of time a breast implant lasts is unknown and may vary from individual to individual. The Medical Devices Agency has recommended that implants are replaced every 10-15 years or at least visit your surgeon for an assessment during this time. Many patients choose to have implant removal and reaugmentation surgery to replace their old implants with new ones. This is usually due to natural changes that occur to the body over time, such as pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight loss and the natural ageing of skin, however, some patients choose to have new implants as their desired aesthetic has changed and opt for larger or smaller implants.

Question 5

Can I have a breast implant removal without replacement?

Accepted Answer

Breast implant removal without replacement is an option if you do not want to have new implants in place of your old ones. Your surgeon will be able to best advise what the likely result will look like.

Question 6

Why would you need your breast implants replacing?

Accepted Answer

Typically, patients will have their implants for around 10-15 years and then opt for an implant removal and reaugmentation procedure to replace them with new implants. This will normally be due to the natural changes that the female body undergoes during this time. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight loss and the natural ageing of skin can cause that breasts to change in shape and size, meaning that implants no longer sit on the chest wall as they once did. There are instances of patients having their implants in for 30 years, so it really does depend on your own body. In some cases patients physical desires change over time and they may decide to change to smaller or larger implants.

Question 7

Does breast reaugmentation affect breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Breast implants will not normally prevent breastfeeding but may adversely affect the shape of the breast as may pregnancy itself. Women should expect physical changes to their bodies that could affect the aesthetic results of surgery and in some cases, it is advised that patients wait until after completion of their family or have achieved their optimum weight before surgery.

Question 8

What are the signs that your breast implant needs replacing?

Accepted Answer

Natural changes occur in the female body over time that contribute to breast implants needing replacing, such as, pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight loss and ageing of the skin. Signs that your breast implants might need replacing are: implant rupture, capsular contracture, change in sensation or touch, lateral displacement, pain in the breast, ptosis or sagging of the breast.

Question 9

What will my breasts look like after the implants are removed?

Accepted Answer

Patients who are having their implants removed and not replaced, may notice some changes in the breasts due to their implants stretching the skin and causing ptosis. If patients are having their implants removed and replaced with smaller or larger implants, the surgeon will try to make the incision along the original scar line from the previous breast surgery to minimise scarring. Patients having breast implant removal and reaugmentation surgery should expect their new breasts to look firmer, fuller and lifted.

Question 10

Is breast implant removal and reaugmentation right for me?

Accepted Answer

If you have had breast enlargement surgery, it is likely that you will need to have your implants removed and replaced in 10-15 years. Some patients may choose to have their implants completely removed but the majority of patients choose to have breast implant removal and reaugmentation surgery to replace their implants with new ones.

Implant Removal and Reaugmentation

Procedure Overview

BREAST REAUGMENTATION SURGERY

BREAST REAUGMENTATION RECOVERY

IMPLANT REMOVAL & REAUGMENTATION GUIDES

Before & After