What is Breast Implant Exchange?
Breast implant exchange is a surgical procedure that removes existing breast implants and replaces them with new ones. This procedure may also involve adjusting the implant pocket, addressing capsular contracture (scar tissue), lifting the breasts, or reshaping the surrounding tissue to improve symmetry and aesthetics.
Some patients need implant replacement because their implants have aged or shifted over time, while others want to change the size, profile, or material of their implants. In certain cases, exchange is performed to address complications such as rupture, discomfort, or dissatisfaction with prior results.