Implant replacement
Breast implant replacement, also known as breast implant revision, is a surgical procedure performed to replace or remove existing breast implants. There are several reasons why women choose to undergo implant replacement. These include:
Age of the implants:
Breast implants are not meant to last forever. Many manufacturers recommend checking or replacing the implants every 10 to 15 years, even if they are not causing any problems.
Aesthetic changes
Over time, personal preferences may change. Women may choose to have an implant change to change the size or shape of their breasts.
Complications
In some cases, complications such as capsular fibrosis (a hardening of the tissue around the implant), rupture or leakage of the implant may occur. These problems often require replacement of the implants.
Body changes
Pregnancy, weight changes or natural aging can affect the appearance of the breasts. An implant replacement can help restore the desired look.
The implant replacement process usually begins with a detailed consultation with one of our qualified plastic surgeons. This will discuss the reasons for the replacement, the desired results and the various options. The surgeon will also explain the risks and possible complications of the procedure. The procedure itself is usually performed under general anesthesia and can take between one and two hours, depending on the complexity. The surgeon removes the old implants and inserts new ones or, if necessary, makes additional corrections to achieve the desired result.
After the procedure, a recovery period is required during which the patient should follow care and aftercare instructions. Most women can return to their normal activities after a few weeks, although final results are often not visible for several months. Overall, breast implant replacement can be a positive change for women who are unhappy with their current implants or have health concerns. As with any surgical procedure, it is important to be well informed and have realistic expectations.
Institute for Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery
Institute for Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery
The Institute for Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery at the Glückstadt Clinic deals with functional, cosmetic, shape-changing and reconstructive procedures.
In this area, surgical procedures are performed for both aesthetic and functional reasons.
In order to work as a doctor in this field in Germany, you must complete training as a specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery.
Dr. med. Florian Bönke
Head of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery
Career
After completing his medical studies at the University of Kiel, Dr. Bönke initially worked there and completed basic surgical training in cardiac and vascular surgery at the Schleswig-Holstein University Hospital in Kiel. In 2015, he then switched to the clinic for plastic and hand surgery with a center for severe burns at the St. Georg Hospital in Leipzig. In 2017 he followed Prof. Dragu to the University Hospital in Dresden, where he played a key role in founding the Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, where he most recently worked as senior physician. Since 2023 Dr. Bönke leads together with Prof. Dr. Said the Institute for Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery at Glückstadt Hospital.
Since 2015 Dr. Bönke works exclusively in plastic and aesthetic surgery. In addition to the reconstruction and restoration of the body shape using free tissue transfer and hand surgery, he specialized in body shaping and tightening operations after weight loss.
Dr. Bönke is a specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery and a member of the German Society for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (DGPRÄC). He also has an additional qualification in hand surgery.
Indications
Abdominoplasty / tummy tuck
thigh lift
upper arm lift
body lift
liposuction
Liposuction for lipoedema
scar corrections
Local flaps
(Free flap plastics)
Hand Surgery:
Secondary tendon reconstruction
Tendon transfer / tendon rearrangement
Nerve sutures / nerve reconstruction / nerve transplant
Annular ligament release in tendovaginitis stenosans (snap fingers)
extensor tendon cleavage
Nerve decompression (e.g. carpal tunnel, loge de gyon, sulcus ulnaris)
Ganglion
M. Dupuytren
