The right type of breast replacement procedure for you depends on why you are replacing your breast implants. These are the different types of implant replacement surgery:
We give you every opportunity to discuss your options with your plastic surgeon in detail during a consultation.
It’s usual for patients to worry about a significant decision such as revision surgery, but you will receive the highest standards of care and treatment at The Levant Clinic. We ensure your consultation with your surgeon is personalised, comprehensive and unhurried.
At The Levant Clinic we have an experienced support team, providing a direct link between you and your surgeon.
Our preparation for your breast implant replacement involves:

Your breast implant replacement takes place in a CQC-registered hospital.
Your surgeon will come and answer any of your queries or concerns. They will take surgical photographs and mark your body ready for the for your breast implant replacement.
Another person who will introduce themselves before surgery is your anaesthetist. We encourage you to ask them any question about the anaesthesia. We perform breast implant exchanges under a general anaesthetic, with a local anaesthetic infiltration to make you comfortable afterwards.
Our surgeons are highly experienced in both subglandular and dual plane techniques. Breast implant replacement procedures take about one hour, but it could be two or three hours if you have capsular contracture or implant rupture.
Your surgeon will make a small incision in your original scar, in the crease of your breast, to avoid additional scarring. They will remove the current implant and any capsule constricting it before creating a new pocket where they will place a new implant before closing the incision with stitches.
Afterwards, the surgeon will apply dressings and place you in a post-op support bra, which our clinic will provide. Our special wound closure technique means you can shower the same day.
You’ll have minimal scarring and a comfortable recovery.
We will put you at ease by giving you post-operative advice before you leave the hospital. You’ll go home the same day if you’re having a simple implant exchange, but every woman has a different body shape, so we cannot be exact about the time it takes to recover.
We recommend that a friend or family member takes you home, as you won’t be able to drive.
The surgical aftercare at The Levant Clinic is exceptional. Our dedicated and friendly team are always here to support you. We contact you regularly and respond to your questions quickly.
You can exercise six weeks after your implant replacement.
Most patients take 7-10 days to recover before returning to work, but this may be a little longer if your job involves manual labour and/or you have capsular contracture or rupture.
You should wear your support bra for six weeks, apart from in the shower or bath.
You can start driving once you have stopped taking pain medication and can perform an emergency manoeuvre (stop), usually about two weeks after the procedure.
You’ll need a week’s grace for any travel. We advise waiting two weeks before boarding a plane – and up to six weeks for a long-haul flight.
You will see a difference in your breasts straightaway, but it will take two months for them to settle. Therefore, you can expect to see the full results of your breast implant replacement from three to six months after surgery.
Our surgeons will often use your previous scar-line to avoid additional scars. Scars are hidden underneath the breast in the crease line and usually settle and fade within 12 months.
"This surgery has made such a difference to my life. After years of embarrassment, awkwardness, and shame, I finally feel normal, body-positive about my femininity, and hopeful. I was blessed to find Mr Jallali.”
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We have partnered with Plim to offer tailored finance options that help you pay for your procedure – and we are clear about the costs of surgery at every stage.
Find out more information about the finance options we offer.
All operations involve some risk, but it’s relatively low in implant replacement surgery. Your surgeon will explain the risks and complications associated with your procedure in more detail during the consultation.
However, the possible complications of implant replacement surgery include infection, bleeding, abnormal scarring, seroma (fluid collection), capsular contracture, numbness, asymmetry, displacement, rupture, rippling, Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL) and venous thromboembolism (VTE).
At The Levant Clinic, all of our surgeons are accredited by the General Medical Council (GMC) and hold the FCRS (Plast) qualification. We take the utmost care to ensure any risks are minimised.
In your initial consultation, your surgeon will not rush you. You’ll have time to discuss your concerns, talk about your options and consider which approach is most suited to you.
It is always a good idea to write down your questions in advance. But there’s often much to discuss, so if you forget to ask a question in the consultation, you can always contact our dedicated team, who can go back to your surgeon and get your answer. Questions you may want to consider are:
Although breast implants come in many shapes, most patients in the UK find that round breast implants are the best choice for overall volume.
You may already know your breasts’ future cup size, and our experienced surgeons can recommend the implant size that helps you achieve that dream. Every patient is different – breast tissue, body type and skin availability can make the same-sized implant look different.
Your surgeon will take your ideas into account and measure you before suggesting a breast implant size measured in cubic centimetres (CC).
Cosmetic surgeons in the UK commonly use silicone implants – they are the most popular because they are safe, made to last and look and feel natural.
The alternative is saline implants, which contain sterile saltwater, but they are firmer than silicone versions, more perceptible, and deflate fast should the shell break.
We are proud to offer Motiva breast implants – one of the leading brands in premium breast implants. Developed by Establishment Labs, with global approval in more than 60 countries, their implants help women achieve the look and feel that they want, whilst placing the highest importance on safety and patient care.
Following a 6 year study, Motiva implants had zero capsules, zero late seromas, a less than 1% capsular contracture rate, and high patient satisfaction.
Their innovative technology, advanced manufacturing practices, and dedication to patient safety make Motiva the number one choice for our patients.
Motiva implants give our patients:
At The Levant Clinic, our surgeons will listen to your thoughts, aims and expectations to create natural-looking breasts. In your initial consultation, they will measure your breasts and guide you to the size, shape, and profile so you choose the most suitable implant.
There are a variety of reasons why our clients choose to have their breast implants replaced. If you are considering breast implant exchange, our consultant plastic surgeons will give you their expert advice to help you decide if it’s right for you.
Breast implant replacement may be suitable if:
Contact us today – book a consultation to discuss your options.
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