Breast
Breast implant exchange
Replace aging or unsuitable implants and refresh your result, in the same pocket or a newly created one.
Quick Facts
- Procedure time: Usually 1–1.5 hours
- Anesthesia: General anesthesia or deep sedation
- Clinic stay: Same-day discharge in most cases
- Recovery: Around 1–2 weeks before light daily activity
- Exercise: Strenuous activity avoided for 4–6 weeks
- Final result: Settles over 2–3 months
- Price: Determined after consultation
- Minimum age: From 18 years
What it is
Breast implant exchange replaces existing implants with new ones. Patients choose exchange because implants are aging, have ruptured, no longer suit their goals, or because they want a different size, shape, or implant type. Because implants are not lifetime devices, exchange is a normal part of long-term breast surgery.
There are two main approaches. A simple exchange reuses the existing pocket, swapping the implant directly. A new-pocket exchange creates a fresh, better-positioned space when the original pocket has stretched, the implant has shifted, or improved positioning is needed. The right approach depends on the condition of your tissue and the original surgery.
Exchange can be combined with a capsule adjustment, a change in placement, or a lift if sagging has developed. The goal is to refresh and improve your result safely. All surgery carries risks, and results vary.
What it can address
- Aging or ruptured implants
- A desire to change size, shape, or implant type
- A stretched or poorly positioned pocket
- Mild changes in shape or symmetry over time
- Updating to a newer implant
Exchange alone does not correct significant sagging, which may need a lift, and does not remove a thickened capsule unless a capsule procedure is included. It cannot make implants permanent.
Before the procedure
You will receive instructions on medication, supplements, smoking, and fasting, and imaging may be arranged to assess the current implants and capsule. The exchange approach, simple or new pocket, and any added procedures are planned together.
During the procedure
The existing implant is removed through the original incision where possible, the pocket is assessed, and the new implant is placed in the same or a freshly created pocket. Capsule work or a lift is performed at the same time if planned.
After the procedure
Recovery is often slightly faster than the original surgery when the same pocket is used. Swelling and tenderness ease over the first weeks. A support bra is worn as advised, and strenuous activity is reintroduced gradually. The result settles over a few months.
Results: what it can and cannot achieve
A refreshed, updated result with new implants is achievable. Exchange cannot make implants last indefinitely, cannot lift heavy sagging alone, and cannot guarantee a result identical to the original surgery, since tissue changes over time.
Possible risks and complications
Implant exchange is generally safe, but all surgery carries risks. Possible risks include:
- Bleeding or hematoma
- Infection
- Capsular contracture, recurrent or new
- Implant malposition or rotation
- Asymmetry or unsatisfactory shape
- Changes in sensation
- Implant rupture over time
- Need for further surgery
Smoking and impaired circulation raise healing risks, so smoking cessation is advised before and after surgery.
Who it suits
Implant exchange may suit patients with existing implants who want to refresh or update their result. It is especially suitable for patients who:
- Have aging or ruptured implants
- Want a different size, shape, or implant type
- Have a stretched or poorly positioned pocket
- Want to update to a newer implant
- Are in good general health with realistic expectations and do not smoke or can stop before and after surgery
It may not suit patients with significant sagging who need a combined lift, or those better served by implant removal. Your surgeon assesses the implants, capsule, and tissue before recommending an approach.
Why Skulpturkliniken
Revision surgery by Dr. Matteo Amoroso
Implant exchange at Skulpturkliniken is performed by Dr. Matteo Amoroso, a specialist plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Revision work demands a detailed understanding of altered anatomy, which his reconstructive background provides.
Natural, balanced results
Dr. Amoroso approaches exchange as an opportunity to improve, not just replace, refining position and proportion so the new result looks natural and balanced.
Reconstructive precision meets aesthetic judgment
From the first consultation, Dr. Amoroso assesses your current implants and tissue honestly, advising whether a simple or new-pocket exchange, and any added procedures, will best meet your goals.
Individualized assessment
Every exchange begins with a detailed assessment. We evaluate:
Condition and position of the current implants
The existing pocket and any capsule
Skin quality and degree of sagging
Desired size, shape, and implant type
Symmetry between sides
Whether added procedures are needed
What Does Surgery Cost?
The costs of treatments are listed in the price section and often don't change. However, the price depends on the extent of the procedure, the technique used, anesthesia, surgical time, and whether additional procedures are combined.
Every operation is individually planned, and the final price is discussed clearly during consultation after Dr. Matteo Amoroso has assessed your anatomy, goals, and surgical needs.
All surgical prices include one of the most extensive, transparent, and safe warranty programs. The price is designed to be comprehensive and includes everything related to the operation, from consultation and surgical planning to the procedure itself, compression garment when applicable, direct access to Dr. Matteo Amoroso and the medical team, and unlimited follow-up controls during the first year.
Safety and Trust
Safety is central to every step of the surgical journey. At Skulpturkliniken, safety isn't a luxury, it's the foundation of everything we do. We have created an environment where accessibility, personal connection, and full transparency are not privileges, but standards. Your Surgeon will be your closest point of contact. We understand that aesthetic surgery is a personal journey, sometimes even life-changing. We have built a model where you don't just meet a surgeon, you build a trust-based, continuous relationship with him. From your first consultation to long after your recovery, your surgeon is personally available to you. You will never find yourself speaking to a call center or an automated message. Need guidance, reassurance, or a second opinion, we will be there not as a favor, but as a part of our philosophy.
Your Treatment Includes:
Choosing Skulpturkliniken means choosing a complete experience with no compromises.
Our pricing is fully transparent and published openly on our website, what you see is what you pay, with no hidden fees or additional charges.
- Extensive first consultation with Dr. Matteo Amoroso
- Eventual additional preoperative consultation with Dr. Matteo Amoroso
- Detailed assessment and individualized surgical planning
- 3D simulation
- Careful evaluation of whether surgery is the right option
- Preoperative preparation guidance
- Surgery in a safe and controlled surgical environment
- Anesthesia
- Compression garments
- Unlimited postoperative follow-up visits during the first year
- Direct access to the surgeon and nursing team
- Digital access to your medical records through Adoreal®
- Aesthetic care program
- Breast implants guarantee
- Ultrasound breast implant follow-up
- Patient insurance through Folksam
- Long-term postoperative support
- One of the most extensive, transparent, and safe warranty programs.
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