Breast
Implant removal and breast lift
Remove implants and restore a natural, lifted shape using your own tissue, in a single procedure.
Quick Facts
- Procedure time: Usually 2–4 hours
- Anesthesia: General anesthesia
- Clinic stay: Same-day discharge or overnight stay when recommended
- Recovery: Around 2–3 weeks before social activities
- Exercise: Strenuous activity avoided for 4–6 weeks
- Final result: Settles over several months
- Price: Determined after consultation
- Minimum age: From 18 years
What it is
Implant removal combined with a breast lift takes out existing implants and reshapes the breast using your own tissue. It is chosen by patients who want to be implant-free but do not want to be left with a flat or loose breast, since removing implants alone often leaves the skin stretched and the breast sagging.
The lift removes the excess skin created by the implant, reshapes the remaining breast tissue, and repositions the nipple to a natural height. The result relies on your own tissue rather than a device, giving a softer, more natural breast that sits higher than removal alone would allow.
This approach lets patients move away from implants while keeping a shapely, lifted result. The final appearance depends on your remaining tissue and skin quality. All surgery carries risks, and results vary.
What it can address
- A wish to be implant-free without a flat or loose result
- Stretched skin and sagging after implant removal
- A low or downward-pointing nipple position
- Asymmetry once implants are removed
- A softer, more natural breast shape
It cannot restore the fullness an implant provided, cannot remove scars, and cannot recreate the pre-implant breast exactly. Upper-pole fullness in particular is reduced once the implant is gone.
Before the procedure
You will receive detailed instructions on medication, supplements, smoking, fasting, and tests, and imaging may be arranged. The level of removal and the lift pattern are planned together, with realistic expectations set for volume and shape without the implant.
During the procedure
The implant is removed, the capsule managed as planned, and the lift removes excess skin, reshapes the remaining tissue, and repositions the nipple. Fat transfer can sometimes be added to restore modest volume if agreed.
After the procedure
Swelling, bruising, and tightness are normal and ease over the first weeks. A support bra is worn as advised, and heavier activity is avoided during initial healing. The breast settles into a softer, lifted shape as swelling resolves and scars mature.
Results: what it can and cannot achieve
An implant-free, lifted, naturally shaped breast is achievable. The procedure cannot restore implant fullness, cannot remove scars, and cannot recreate the pre-implant breast exactly. The final volume reflects your own tissue.
Possible risks and complications
This combined procedure carries the risks of both removal and a lift. Possible risks include:
- Bleeding or hematoma
- Infection
- Fluid collection (seroma)
- Delayed wound healing
- Changes in nipple or skin sensation
- Visible or widened scars
- Asymmetry or reduced volume
- Need for further surgery
Smoking and impaired circulation raise healing risks, so smoking cessation is essential, particularly when a lift is combined with removal.
Who it suits
This combined procedure may suit patients leaving implants behind. It is especially suitable for patients who:
- Want to be implant-free but keep a shapely breast
- Have stretched skin or sagging from previous implants
- Accept reduced fullness in exchange for a natural result
- Are willing to accept the scars involved in a lift
- Are in good general health with realistic expectations and do not smoke or can stop before and after surgery
It may not suit patients who want to retain a full shape, who may prefer exchange, or those whose tissue cannot support a satisfying lift. Your surgeon assesses your tissue and goals before recommending an approach.
Why Skulpturkliniken
Revision surgery by Dr. Matteo Amoroso
Implant removal with a lift at Skulpturkliniken is performed by Dr. Matteo Amoroso, a specialist plastic and reconstructive surgeon whose reconstructive background supports reshaping with your own tissue for a natural result.
Natural, balanced results
Dr. Amoroso plans removal and lift together to make the most of your remaining tissue, achieving a soft, lifted, natural breast rather than a flat or loose result.
Reconstructive precision meets aesthetic judgment
From the first consultation, Dr. Amoroso discusses your reasons honestly, explains what shape is realistic without an implant, and advises whether fat transfer could add modest fullness.
Individualized assessment
Every removal-with-lift begins with a detailed assessment. We evaluate:
Your reasons for removal
Remaining breast tissue and skin quality
Degree of sagging and nipple position
Whether fat transfer could add modest volume
Symmetry between sides
Realistic expectations for the final shape
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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