For patients in Cheshire, Mr Reza Nassab sees people considering breast implant removal at CLNQ on King Street, Knutsford, and performs surgery at Deansgate Hospital in Manchester city centre, a short drive away. It is a convenient option for those living in Knutsford, Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Macclesfield and Altrincham who would like their care, from first appointment to final review, close to home.
Why people choose explant surgery
Implants are not designed to last a lifetime, and many women reach a point where they would like them out. Some have hardening from capsular contracture, a rupture found on a scan, or discomfort. Others have simply changed how they feel about their figure after having children, changing their fitness routine or reaching a new stage of life. Whatever the reason, removal is a valid choice, and Mr Nassab's role is to help you understand how your breasts are likely to look afterwards and which approach suits you.
Meeting Mr Nassab in Knutsford
Consultations take place at CLNQ, King Street, Knutsford. The appointment is unhurried and focuses on you:
- Your history: when and where your implants were placed, their size and position, and any problems since.
- Examination: the softness of the implants, the thickness of your own breast tissue and the quality of the skin.
- Investigations: an ultrasound or MRI can be arranged if rupture is suspected.
- Options: removal alone, removal with capsulectomy, or removal combined with an uplift.
The consultation fee is £150 and is charged separately from any surgery.
The day of surgery at Deansgate Hospital
Your operation takes place at Deansgate Hospital in Manchester city centre. After admission you meet the consultant anaesthetist, and Mr Nassab reviews the plan and marks the chest with you. The operation is performed under general anaesthetic and generally takes one to two and a half hours. The implants are removed through the existing scar whenever possible, and the capsule is managed as agreed at consultation. Most patients return home the same evening wearing a support bra.
Aftercare close to home
Because follow-up appointments are held in Knutsford, aftercare is simple to fit around family and work. You will have an early wound check, a review at around two weeks and an appointment with Mr Nassab at about six weeks, followed by a later review once the breasts have settled. For anyone living in Wilmslow or Alderley Edge, Knutsford is close by; those in Macclesfield or Altrincham have a short journey for each visit.
What recovery looks like
Plan for one to two weeks away from work, with longer if an uplift is added. Avoid lifting, vacuuming and upper-body workouts for about six weeks and wear the support bra day and night. Sleep on your back at first. Breasts can look flat and slightly deflated in the early weeks and gradually soften over three to six months. Our implant removal risks guide explains which symptoms are normal and which need a call to the team.
Removal alone or with a lift?
A frequent question at Knutsford consultations is whether the breasts will need lifting. The answer depends on implant size, how long the implants have been in, skin elasticity and nipple position. Some patients choose to wait a few months after removal to see how the tissues settle before deciding. You can compare the two paths in our guide to implant removal with or without a lift.
Fees
Implant removal costs from £7,500 and removal with an uplift costs from £11,500 including surgeon, anaesthetist, hospital, support bra and routine follow-up. The £150 consultation is separate. Finance may be available through Chrysalis Finance, subject to status; Reza Nassab Ltd is a credit broker, not a lender.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where in Cheshire are consultations held?
At CLNQ, King Street, Knutsford. Surgery takes place at Deansgate Hospital, Manchester.
For Altrincham patients, is Cheshire or Manchester more convenient?
Both are close. You can choose whichever location suits your journey, and Mr Nassab provides the same care at each.
Can the original scar be reused?
Usually, yes. Mr Nassab aims to work through your existing incision, although an uplift requires additional incisions.
Will my capsule be removed?
Not always. Capsulectomy is recommended in specific situations, such as contracture or rupture, and Mr Nassab will explain the reasoning for your case.
Is someone needed at home after surgery?
Yes. A responsible adult should drive you home and stay with you for at least the first night.
How long is the break from the gym?
Walking is encouraged straight away. Lower-body exercise can usually restart at around four weeks, with upper-body training, running and swimming from about six weeks, once Mr Nassab has reviewed you.
