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Management of Breast Implants

Breast Implant Care

Breast implants may require ongoing monitoring and assessment over time for a variety of reasons, including changes in breast shape, implant ageing, capsular contracture, rupture, discomfort, or evolving personal preferences. A/Prof Farid Meybodi provides comprehensive assessment and management of patients with breast implants, offering personalised treatment options tailored to each individual’s concerns, symptoms, and aesthetic goals.

Whether you are seeking routine implant monitoring, implant removal, implant replacement, or management of implant-related concerns, our approach focuses on patient education, safety, modern surgical techniques, and long-term wellbeing.Whether you are seeking routine implant monitoring, implant removal, implant replacement, or management of implant-related concerns, our approach focuses on patient education, safety, modern surgical techniques, and long-term wellbeing.

Breast Implant Monitoring

Regular monitoring of breast implants is important to assess implant integrity and identify potential complications that may develop over time. Patients may seek review for:

  • changes in breast appearance or symmetry
  • firmness or capsular contracture
  • discomfort or pain
  • implant rupture
  • swelling or fluid collection
  • concerns regarding ageing implants

Clinical assessment may involve examination together with imaging such as ultrasound or MRI where appropriate. Ongoing follow-up and surveillance recommendations are tailored to the type of implant, symptoms, and individual patient circumstances.

Breast Implant Removal

Some patients may choose to have their breast implants removed due to discomfort, implant complications, lifestyle changes, cosmetic concerns, or personal preference. Implant removal surgery may also be recommended in cases of implant rupture, capsular contracture, infection, or other implant-related issues.

The procedure may involve removal of:

  • the implants alone
  • surrounding scar tissue (capsule)
  • ruptured implant material where present

Every treatment plan is individualised based on the patient’s symptoms, anatomy, implant history, and surgical goals.

Implant Removal with Breast Reshaping

Following implant removal, some patients may experience changes in breast shape, skin elasticity, or breast volume. In selected cases, breast reshaping procedures may be performed at the same time as implant removal to help improve breast contour and restore a more natural appearance.

This may involve:

  • mastopexy (breast lift)
  • reshaping of breast tissue
  • correction of asymmetry
  • removal of excess skin

Treatment recommendations are tailored to each patient’s anatomy, skin quality, and desired outcome, with careful consideration given to both cosmetic appearance and overall breast health.

Breast Implant Replacement

Some patients may wish to replace their implants due to ageing implants, rupture, cosmetic changes, or preference for a different implant size or shape. Implant replacement surgery may involve removal of the existing implants together with placement of new implants, and in some cases reshaping procedures may also be recommended.

A detailed consultation helps guide decisions regarding:

  • implant size and profile
  • implant type
  • breast shape and symmetry
  • surgical approach
  • expected outcomes and recovery

Our goal is to provide safe, personalised care while achieving natural and balanced aesthetic results.

BIA-ALCL

Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a rare condition involving the immune system that has been associated with certain textured breast implants. Although uncommon, it is important for patients with breast implants to be aware of the condition and seek assessment if symptoms develop.

Symptoms may include:

  • swelling around the implant
  • fluid collection
  • breast enlargement
  • pain or firmness
  • a lump within the breast or armpit

Assessment may involve clinical examination, imaging, and fluid sampling where appropriate. Early diagnosis and treatment are important, and management is individualised based on clinical findings and current evidence-based guidelines.

Breast Implant Illness Concerns

Some patients report a range of symptoms they believe may be associated with their breast implants, commonly referred to as Breast Implant Illness (BII). Symptoms can vary widely and may include:

  • fatigue
  • joint or muscle pain
  • brain fog
  • skin changes
  • anxiety or general wellbeing concerns

While research into breast implant illness continues to evolve, it is important that patients feel heard, supported, and appropriately assessed. A thorough consultation allows discussion of symptoms, implant history, potential investigations, and available treatment options, including implant removal where appropriate.

Our approach focuses on providing compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each patient’s individual concerns and health goals.

Personalised Breast Care

A/Prof Farid Meybodi provides comprehensive breast care with a focus on patient safety, modern surgical techniques, and personalised treatment planning. Every patient’s circumstances and goals are unique, and management is carefully tailored to support both physical wellbeing and long-term confidence.

From implant monitoring and revision procedures to management of complex implant-related concerns, our team is committed to providing thoughtful, supportive, and individualised care throughout every stage of treatment and recovery.

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