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These specialized techniques allow for precise tissue handling and reduced scarring.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Simple explant:</strong> Removes the implant through original incisions without extracting the surrounding scar tissue capsule.</li> <li><strong>Total capsulectomy:</strong> Surgeons extract the entire scar tissue capsule to treat or prevent capsular contracture.</li> <li><strong>En bloc removal:</strong> The implant and capsule are removed together as one undisturbed, sealed unit.</li> <li><strong>Partial capsulectomy:</strong> Only thickened or problematic sections of the capsule are removed during the surgery.</li> <li><strong>Endoscopic technique:</strong> High-definition cameras guide precise removal through small incisions to minimize internal trauma.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> Data from top Seoul clinics like JK Plastic Surgery and VG Plastic Surgery shows a high volume of revision cases. 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Full tissue settling and final aesthetic results generally emerge over 3 to 6 months.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Daily activities:</strong> Patients often walk short distances and feel surprisingly good the same day.</li> <li><strong>Pain management:</strong> Most individuals stop using strong painkillers within 3 to 4 days.</li> <li><strong>Physical restrictions:</strong> Avoid lifting over 10 pounds for 4 weeks to prevent strain.</li> <li><strong>Long-term healing:</strong> Breast tissue naturally lifts and settles into a final shape after 90 days.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> High patient volumes in Seoul centers like JK Plastic Surgery Center often correlate with refined post-op protocols. Analysis shows recovery without pocket repair is frequently easier. Some patients skip surgical bras after only 1 week. This reflects the efficient, high-turnover nature of top-tier Gangnam clinics.</p> <p><strong>Patient Consensus:</strong> Many patients report feeling 90% back to normal by week 3. A temporary deflated appearance at 1 month is common but typically improves significantly by month 3.</p>"},{"q":"Will my breasts look normal after implant removal?","a":"<p>Your breasts will look smaller and may appear temporarily deflated immediately after surgery, but most patients achieve a natural, settled shape within 6 to 12 months. 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