Preparing for Breast Implant Removal Surgery

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It is important to follow certain guidelines when preparing for breast implant removal surgery. This will help ensure that the surgery goes smoothly and that you are able to recover quickly and safely. Prior to the surgery, your surgeon will inform you on how to prepare for the surgery and will be willing to answer any questions about these steps. It is important that you follow the guidelines that they provide you in order to ensure that the surgery runs smoothly and to minimise any risks and complications.

It is important that you are as healthy as possible for the surgery. Now is the time to clean up your diet and reduce or quit your smoking habits. The body's weight has an impact on how you recover from cosmetic surgery. If your BMI is too high or low, it can increase the risk of infection and result in a slower recovery time Post-Operative; however improving one’s health before undergoing these procedures may reduce those risks significantly. Smoking increases these risks and quitting even a day before your surgery will allow your heart and lungs to begin to recover. A healthier body means a faster recovery and so it is important that you do your best in this respect when preparing for breast implant removal surgery. Similarly, alcohol consumption will slow your body’s recovery and increase the risk of any anaesthesia-related complications. It is important that you at least stick to the alcohol consumption guidelines and reduce your drinking as much as possible in preparation for your surgery.


Before surgery, it is important that you do not eat or drink for at least 8 hours. This is usually eight hours for solid food and two hours for clear liquids. The reason for this is to reduce the risk of vomit during or after the surgery. Vomiting can occur when you have food in your stomach while under general anaesthesia. When this happens, the food can end up in your lungs and cause serious complications. To avoid this, it's important to follow the fasting instructions so that your stomach is empty before undergoing surgery.

You should also bathe using an antibacterial soap and loose, comfortable clothing is recommended so as to ensure a safe procedure with no restrictions on movement during recovery time following the procedure. Cleansing your skin thoroughly with antibacterial soap will reduce any risk of infection. Your nurse will also disinfect the area prior to surgery to take care of any bits you may have missed!

If you are feeling anxious at all for your breast implant removal surgery, there are some steps that you can take to manage this yourself. You could try breathing exercises before bed, when you wake up and whenever you feel stressed to help your body and mind relax. It is also important to have a good and consistent sleep routine. This will help your body stay healthy, build your immune system and improve your physical and mental functioning. Exercising and spending time outdoors is also essential for maintaining your mental health and wellbeing. It is important that you look after yourself and your body before your breast implant removal surgery as this will help the whole process run much more smoothly and give you peace of mind. If you are worried about your mental health it is also important to contact a doctor or your surgeon.

Finally, it is important that you ask your surgeon any questions that you may have before the surgery. If there is anything you are worried about or any further guidance you may need about how to prepare for your breast implant removal surgery, your surgeon is the best person to ask. They carry out operations on a daily basis and know that any anxieties that you may be feeling are completely normal. They also have the most knowledge on the surgery that they are going to perform and will be able to help you through the process. 

Once you have taken all the steps to prepare for your breast implant removal surgery, you are ready to go!

When you arrive at the preoperative area, you will be asked to:

- remove all jewelry and piercings

- change into a surgical gown

- empty your bladder completely

After breast implant removal surgery, it is important someone drives you home and that they remain with you for at least 24 hours. This is because you will be under general anaesthesia for the surgery and there are risks associated with this. General anaesthesia can cause memory, concentration and reflex issues. You may also continue to feel sleepy or drowsy. This is nothing to worry about, these are simply normal effects from being under general anaesthesia. By remaining with someone, you can ensure that you are safe and comfortable during this time. For this reason, you will not be discharged from the clinic without someone that can stay with you for a day or so after your breast implant removal surgery.

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