Breast Implant Revision

Revision Surgery for Problem Breast Implants

Breast augmentation surgery is a process that begins with patient education. Many surgeons skip this part of the process and make decisions concerning the size, fill and location of the device, without educating the patient as to the long-term consequences of their decisions. The most frequent breast implant problems are caused by improper implant selection, as well as old-fashioned surgical techniques. Oversized implants can produce local problems, including stretch deformities, wrinkling, asymmetries, and even pain.

Any surgical procedure should be considered carefully. Revision surgery should only be performed when the long-term benefits and risks associated with revision surgery have been fully discussed.

Patients interested in revision surgery should obtain their previous surgical records, if possible, including the size, style, and manufacturer of the implant. Any patient over 35 may require an up-to-date mammography.

The final surgical procedure will depend on the complexity of the problem. Multiple problems may require the use of various surgical techniques to restore a more natural appearing breast. I spend a great deal of time with my revision patients, many of whom may never have had the opportunity to learn about the full range of implant choices, as well as the long-term effects of their decisions. The revision procedure may include changing the device, the location of the implant, (subglandular or partial submuscular) and addressing the stretched skin, if necessary. My goal is to restore a woman’s soft, natural appearing breasts, as well as to give her stable, long-term results.

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