Procedures
Breast implant removal (explant surgery)
from 97 reviews27 clinics
Removes breast implants, with or without removal of the surrounding scar capsule, through the previous or an inframammary incision under general anesthesia.
SurgicalGeneral37 before/after photos
Rating
9.55/ 10
from 97 reviews
Satisfaction
95.9%
from 97 reviews
Downtime
7–21days
Full recovery 6–24 wks
Flight safe
14days after
Calculated from 2 single-procedure cases (bundles excluded) · FX as of 2026-08-06 · VAT refund for foreign patients ended in January 2026
How long is the downtime for Breast implant removal (explant surgery)?
7–21 days. Full recovery 6–24 wks · Flight safe 14 days
Breast volume and skin envelope change after removal, drains may be left for several days, and adding a capsulectomy or a simultaneous lift lengthens recovery.
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Marvel Plastic Surgery Clinic9.80
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