Revision Breast Augmentation Procedures
Revision Saline to Gel Breast Implants
Many patients come to me, unhappy with their saline implants. Saline implants are firmer than gel devices and also have higher failure rates than the newer
gel devices. Deflation of the saline implant or thinning of overlying skin and breast tissue may produce visible wrinkling. In addition, many surgeons routinely
either oversize or overfill saline implants. This may lead to other local complications, such as stretched skin, asymmetry or malposition.
Any surgical procedure should be considered carefully. Replacement of saline implants to gels should only be performed when the long-term benefits and risks
associated with revision surgery have been fully discussed.
Patients interested in replacement 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 consequences of their decisions. The goal of revision breast surgery should be soft, natural appearing breasts and long-term results.
Breast Revision Problem Implants Photo Gallery
Breast Revision Saline to Gel Photo Gallery
Breast Revision Old Silicone Gels Photo Gallery
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