Mr Reza Nassab offers breast implant exchange in Manchester, with consultations at CLNQ, Deansgate Square, and surgery at Deansgate Hospital in Manchester city centre. Patients come from across Greater Manchester and the North West to replace older implants, change size, treat capsular contracture or correct a previous result, with follow-up appointments kept local.
Why people choose to change their implants
Breast implants are not designed to last a lifetime, and a change of implants is usually prompted by a specific reason rather than a date on the calendar. Common reasons include:
- Capsular contracture: firmness, distortion or discomfort as scar tissue tightens around the implant.
- Rupture or suspected rupture: often found on a scan, sometimes without symptoms.
- Size change: wishing to go larger, smaller or more natural after years with the same implants.
- Position problems: implants that have dropped, moved apart or developed a double bubble.
- Breast changes: sagging after pregnancy, breastfeeding or weight change, which may call for an uplift.
Your consultation in Manchester
Your first appointment takes place at CLNQ, Deansgate Square, in Manchester. Mr Nassab will ask about your original operation, including where it was performed and the type of implant used, so bring your implant card and any operation notes if you have them. He will examine the breasts, measure the chest and discuss what you would like to change. If rupture or a thick capsule is suspected, a scan may be arranged. You will leave with a clear explanation of the options and a written quote. The consultation costs £150 and is charged separately from surgery. Appointments are also available in Knutsford if that is more convenient.
The day of surgery at Deansgate Hospital
Implant exchange is performed under general anaesthetic at Deansgate Hospital in central Manchester. You will meet your anaesthetist and Mr Nassab on the day to go through the plan and confirm markings. Depending on the complexity of your operation, you may go home the same day or stay overnight. You will need a responsible adult to take you home and stay with you for the first night.
What the operation involves
Mr Nassab usually reopens the previous incision where possible. The old implants are removed, the capsule is managed according to its condition, and the pocket is adjusted or repaired if needed before new implants are placed. If the breast tissue has descended, an uplift can be combined. The approach is tailored to you, and the aim is a balanced, natural-looking shape that suits your frame.
Aftercare and follow-up in Manchester
Planned follow-up appointments, including wound checks and later reviews, take place in Manchester. You will be given written aftercare advice and contact numbers for the team, so that concerns can be discussed promptly. For patients travelling from further afield in the North West, appointment times can be discussed to fit around your journey. Plan to take around two weeks off desk-based work, avoid driving until you can perform an emergency stop comfortably, and wear your surgical bra as instructed for about six weeks.
Cost of implant exchange in Manchester
A change of implants costs from £10,000; a change of implants with an uplift from £13,500. Your quote will set out what is included, such as surgeon and anaesthetist fees, hospital and theatre costs and routine follow-up. Finance may be available through Chrysalis Finance; Reza Nassab Ltd is a credit broker, not a lender. Full details are on the implant exchange cost guide.
Travelling in from the wider North West
Deansgate Hospital and CLNQ, Deansgate Square, are both in Manchester city centre, which many patients find straightforward to reach from Salford, Stockport, Bolton, Oldham, Bury and beyond. If you are travelling a longer distance, it is worth planning for someone to drive you home after surgery and to bring you to your first wound check, as you should not drive in the early days. Some patients from further away prefer to stay nearby for the first night after discharge.
Before you book
Revision is more complex than a first augmentation, so take time to understand the likely recovery and risks, which are covered in the risks and safety guide. Cosmetic surgery is only available to adults aged 18 and over. Stopping smoking and reaching a stable weight before surgery can help healing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does implant exchange surgery take place in Manchester?
Surgery takes place at Deansgate Hospital in Manchester city centre, with consultations at CLNQ, Deansgate Square.
Are follow-up appointments held in Manchester?
Yes. Routine follow-up appointments after surgery are arranged in Manchester.
My original surgery was elsewhere. Can Mr Nassab replace my implants?
Yes. Many patients have their first operation with another surgeon. Bringing your implant card and operation notes helps with planning.
How much does implant exchange cost in Manchester?
A change of implants costs from £10,000 (or from £13,500 with an uplift). The £150 consultation is charged separately.
Is a scan needed before the consultation?
Not necessarily. Mr Nassab will advise whether a scan would be helpful after examining you.
