While the longevity of breast implant varies depending on the brand, placement and technique as well as the individual patient, in our clinic we have seen that a good time to replace implants that haven’t experience capsular contracture or implant rupture is 10 to 20 years. Our Clinic uses Motiva implants and your can research these implants on the Motiva website https://motiva.health/ please note that this is an American website and some of these prostheses we do not use as they are pending TGA approval. The current implants that we use are Ergonomix and Round.

Caring for your incisions during the healing process can help reduce the visibility of scarring. Dr Stewart will provide you with a pamphlet on scar management post operatively. In your patient care gift package that you will receive prior to surgery you will find a gel that is supported by clinical evidence to assist in the first part of your scar healing.

The term Breast Implant Illness has become popularized in recent years. It describes a constellation of symptoms which a patient describes that the breast implants having caused such as; fatigue, chest pain, hair loss, headaches chills, photosensitivity, rash and chronic pain. A lot of the symptoms of BII are associated with autoimmune and connective tissue disorders such as; lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and scleroderma. Currently there is not a diagnostic test for BII. If you are concerned about BII please discuss this with your surgeon or GP.

When you book in with Dr Stewart you will be provided with the TGA information of your breast prosthesis, this meets the AHPRA Guidelines for compliancy on breast augmentation.

Check to see if your implant is included in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods. You can find the TGA link at https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/resource/reference-material/breast-implants-things-consider.

Some people choose to remove their implants because of a change in breast shape due to pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight changes, or age.

Breast implant removal and replacement surgery is usually performed in one procedure, but may require two separate surgeries in some cases. The surgery is performed under general anaesthesia and takes about 1 to 3 hours.

After surgery, you can expect some swelling, bruising, and discomfort in the surgical area. You should wear a supportive bra to reduce swelling and support the new shape of your breasts. You should avoid strenuous activities, but gentle movements are encouraged.