Breast Implant Removal

Breast implant removal is surgery to remove existing breast implants, with the surrounding capsule treated only as clinically appropriate. Depending on the breast envelope and your goals, removal can be performed alone or combined with a breast lift or fat transfer.

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Benefits of Breast Implant Removal

Removes unwanted implants: Suitable for patients who no longer want implants or require removal for a clinical reason.
Allows reassessment of breast shape: The procedure can be planned around the natural breast tissue that remains.
Flexible reconstruction options: Removal can be combined with lift or selected fat grafting when appropriate.

Breast Implant Removal at a glance

Surgery duration: 1 - 2.5 hours
Result lasts: Permanent implant removal; breast shape continues to change naturally
Follow-up: 12 months
Hospital stay: Day case or 1 night
Drive: 7 - 10 days
Shower: 2 - 3 days
Sport: 4 - 6 weeks
Sexual activity: 2 - 3 weeks

What patients say.

From the first consultation, I felt listened to rather than sold to. Everything was explained clearly, including what surgery could and couldn’t achieve. The result feels completely natural — I still look like myself, just more rested.

DianaGoogle · Jan 12, 2026

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How does Breast Implant Removal work

Removes the implant: The existing implant is removed through the previous scar where practical.
Assesses the capsule: Capsule tissue may be left, partially removed or more extensively removed depending on findings and indication.
Plans the breast after removal: Skin quality, gland position and the amount of native breast tissue determine the likely post-removal shape.
Can be combined: A mastopexy can be added where loose skin or breast descent would otherwise remain significant.

Patient journey

Consultation

1. Understanding Your Goals

Your priorities: The consultation starts with what you would like to change, what matters most to you and what you hope surgery will achieve.

2. Clinical Assessment

Clinical assessment: Dr Hallström assesses anatomy, tissue quality, asymmetry, scars and any factors that may affect the operation or healing.

3. Options, Limits & Planning

Options and limits: Suitable surgical options, likely scars, trade-offs and realistic outcomes are discussed rather than assuming that surgery is the right answer.
Planning: If you choose to proceed, clinical photography, measurements and a personalised operative plan are completed before a surgery date is confirmed.

Planning

Preparation

Before surgery

Imaging and records: Previous implant details and any relevant breast imaging are reviewed where available.
Nicotine: Stop nicotine for the advised pre- and postoperative period.
Medication: Provide a complete medication and supplement list and follow individual instructions.

Practical planning

Support: Arrange transport home and help for the first day or two.
Garments: Have a soft postoperative bra ready if recommended.

Surgery day

Surgery Details

Anaesthesia

General anaesthetic: Removal is commonly performed under general anaesthesia.

Removal and capsule assessment

Access: The old scar is reused where feasible.
Implant removal: The implant is removed and the pocket is inspected.
Capsule management: Capsulectomy is tailored to the clinical indication rather than performed automatically in every patient.
Closure: Drains may be used selectively; the incision is closed and supported with dressings.

Recovery

Downtime & Recovery

Week 1

Expected: Swelling, bruising and tightness around the old implant pocket are common.

Weeks 2–3

Work: Many patients resume desk-based work as comfort improves.

Weeks 4–6

Exercise: Upper-body exercise is reintroduced gradually after review.

3 months +

Final shape: The breast envelope continues to contract and settle for several months.

Aftercare

First week

Dressings: Keep incisions clean and dry and wear the recommended support garment.
Mobility: Walk regularly but avoid lifting and forceful upper-body movement.

Weeks 2–6

Activity: Return to normal activity progressively according to healing and comfort.
Scar care: Scar massage or silicone is introduced only when wounds are fully healed.

Follow-up

Early review

What happens: The team checks wounds, swelling, comfort and any dressings during the first postoperative period.

1–2 weeks

What happens: Incisions and early healing are reviewed; sutures or dressings are removed when appropriate and activity guidance is updated.

6 weeks

What happens: Dr Hallström reviews recovery, scars and return to exercise, and checks that healing is progressing as expected.

3–6 months

What happens: Progress photographs may be taken as swelling settles and scars continue to mature.

Around 1 year

What happens: A longer-term review can be used to assess the mature result once tissues and scars have fully settled.

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Contraindications

When Surgery May Not Be Suitable

Uncontrolled medical conditionsElective surgery may need to be postponed until significant heart, lung, clotting, metabolic or other medical problems are appropriately managed.
Nicotine useSmoking, vaping and nicotine products can materially increase wound-healing and tissue-compromise risks; a nicotine-free period may be required.
Pregnancy or breastfeedingElective aesthetic surgery is normally deferred until pregnancy and breastfeeding are complete and the body has stabilised.
Unrealistic expectationsSurgery can change anatomy and proportion, but it cannot create perfect symmetry or guarantee a particular emotional or social outcome.

Risks and side effects

Risks & Possible Complications

All surgery carries risk. Your individual risk profile is discussed during consultation and again as part of the consent process.

Bleeding and infectionAs with any breast surgery, bleeding, wound problems and infection can occur.
Contour changeThe breast may look smaller, flatter, looser or more asymmetrical after implant removal.
SeromaFluid can collect in the implant pocket and occasionally require drainage.
Sensation changeBreast or nipple sensation can change.
ScarringThe existing scar may be revised, but scar quality remains individual.
Further surgeryA later lift, fat transfer or other procedure may be considered if the breast shape changes as tissues settle.

Breast Implant Removal pricing

Breast Implant Removal 84 500 kr

Implant Removal + Capsulectomy from 104 000 kr

Implant Removal + Breast Lift 149 500 kr

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Dr. Johan Hallström

Plastic SurgeonSFPK

Dr. Johan Hallström is a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Stockholm, specialising in facial aesthetic surgery and body contouring. He is known for a natural, balanced approach and a patient-first consultation process.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I always need a capsulectomy?

No. Capsule removal depends on the indication, capsule condition, imaging, implant integrity and surgical judgement. The plan should be individual rather than automatic.

Will my breasts sag after implant removal?

They may appear looser or smaller, especially after large implants or significant tissue stretching. A breast lift can be considered when the skin envelope will not contract sufficiently.

Can implants be removed and lifted in one operation?

Often yes, provided your anatomy, health and the surgical plan make a combined procedure appropriate.

How much does breast implant removal cost?

Indicative fees start at 84 500 kr, with higher fees when capsulectomy or a breast lift is required.

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