Clinics across the UK experienced an average rise of around 97% in women seeking breast implant removal, but what has led to this increase?
Why do women want to remove their breast implants?
There are several reasons why women may feel the time is right to have their breast implants taken out.
- The recent scandal involving the toxic material of the PIP implants has led to women wanting these particular implants removed as quickly as possible.
- Unsurprisingly, even if the implants are not of the PIP brand, women are still worried and the media coverage has made then reluctant to keep the implants.
- Some implants can develop hardened, capsules around the actual silicon. This tends to happen after a few years or so, and means it is time to change the implant.
- Women may feel that the aesthetic nature of the implant they choose does not fit in with their lifestyle now, and want a more natural/cosmetic look to their breasts.
- Women who are just about to start a family may be worried about breast feeding and as such, may have their implants removed before they become pregnant.
- Post-menopausal women may want to have their implants removed as their actual breasts have grown naturally.
