Breast Implant Exchange in Philadelphia

Name: Breast Implant Exchange
Brand: Bloom Facial Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery
Rating: 4.9 (636 reviews)

Update the size, shape, or type of your implants to align with your aesthetic preferences through a strategic breast implant exchange. At Bloom Facial Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery, we combine your desires with our medical expertise to ensure safe, balanced results.

Refreshing and Enhancing Your Shape

Shifts in your aesthetic preferences are normal over time, and many patients find they want to change their implants when it's time for a replacement. Our breast implant exchange in Bryn Mawr provides a safe way to get the results you want without full removal, helping address your concerns and align your implants with your lifestyle. We focus on refined enhancements that keep your silhouette balanced and natural-looking.

What Is a Breast Implant Exchange?

Breast implant exchange is a surgical procedure that removes your existing implants and replaces them with new ones, often changing their size, shape, or type. Most patients replace their implants after 7-10 years, but you may explore replacement options sooner if your aesthetic preferences change. An implant exchange can also correct issues that have developed with your implants, such as minor asymmetry or sagging.

At times, your implant exchange can be combined with a breast lift to help restore a more youthful position with your new implants. We’ll walk you through your options to ensure your breast implant exchange brings your vision for yourself to life.

Why Choose Bloom Facial Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery?

At Bloom Facial Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery, we’re proud to be one of the top aesthetic care centers in Bryn Mawr and Philadelphia. Our state-of-the-art facility is home to our team of licensed, trained surgeons and medical professionals, and we work collaboratively to develop customized surgical plans for every patient. Here, safety and efficacy come first, ensuring transformative results that exceed patient expectations.

Your breast implant exchange will be performed by Dr. Elizabeth Malphrus, an Ivy League-trained breast and body plastic surgeon. As a specialist, Dr. Malphrus focuses on a natural aesthetic, blending advanced techniques with artistic judgment to create authentic-looking contours on your chest. She leads with intention and integrity to be a true pillar of support for patients as they navigate their plastic surgery journey.

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What to Expect From Your Breast Implant Exchange in Bryn Mawr

A Personalized Consultation

Your breast implant exchange will begin with a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Malphrus at our Bryn Mawr clinic. There, you’ll discuss your aesthetic goals and concerns you may have, and Dr. Malphrus will examine your current implants and breast tissue health to determine if an implant exchange is right for you.

Careful Implant Selection

Once your candidacy has been confirmed, Dr. Malphrus will walk you through all of our available implant options, including different sizes, shapes, and types. She’ll advise you on which are best suited for your frame and answer any questions you may have. Together, you’ll decide on your final implant so Dr. Malphrus can begin building your customized surgical plan.

Precision Implant Removal and Placement

During surgery, Dr. Malphrus will make strategic incisions, typically following the same pattern as your initial augmentation, to access the breast tissue and implants. She’ll carefully remove your existing implants and, if necessary, adjust the implant pocket before placing your new implants. Depending on your needs, she may also remove the surrounding scar tissue, known as the capsule, to streamline your healing.

Refining Your Breast Contour

In some cases, Dr. Malphrus will reshape the remaining tissues or perform a small breast lift to adjust the final shape and position of your breasts. These slight enhancements have a major impact, ensuring a proportionate, natural-looking result. Once complete, all incisions will be closed with small sutures to encourage smooth, consistent scarring.

High-Touch Recovery

Recovery after a breast implant exchange in Philadelphia will mirror your initial augmentation process, with most patients experiencing mild swelling and soreness for one week. Our team will provide you with specialized surgical bras to help reduce swelling and support your breast tissues during early recovery. Most patients return to normal activities, including desk work, gentle movement, and social gatherings, within two weeks, but you’ll need to avoid strenuous exercise for up to two months to avoid trauma to the chest.

After your procedure, you’ll receive a customized recovery plan tailored to your body. This plan may include the following items:

Incision site care and cleaning protocols
Surgical drain care, if applicable
Hygiene recommendations
Recovery clothing options
Supportive garment guidelines
Sleep position restrictions
Activity limitations
Swelling and pain management strategies

Over the coming weeks, you’ll return to our Bryn Mawr clinic several times for follow-up appointments with Dr. Malphrus. There, she’ll monitor your healing progress, remove any remaining drains or sutures, and approve you to resume high-impact activities, like running, contact sports, and intense exercise.

Results That Keep You Feeling Like Yourself

A breast implant exchange totally refreshes your silhouette, and many patients report immediate improvements in their breast volume, size, shape, and fullness. As swelling fades, you’ll notice natural-looking, proportionate breasts that are better suited to your aesthetic preferences. It may take several weeks for all residual swelling to subside and for your newly enhanced breasts to take their final shape.

Frequently Asked Questions Breast Implant Exchange

How often should breast implants be replaced?

Breast implants are not lifetime devices and should be replaced every 7-10 years, though some patients can wait up to 15 years for a replacement. You can undergo a breast implant exchange sooner to align your breasts with changing aesthetic desires.

Can I go smaller or larger during an exchange?

Yes. Dr. Malphrus will assess your breasts to determine the maximum size change that is safe, balanced, and anatomically aligned.

Will I need a breast lift with an implant exchange?

Breast lifts are not necessary for an implant exchange, but many patients opt to add a lift to address sagging or maintain their shape when switching to a smaller implant. Discuss your options with Dr. Malphrus during your initial consultation.