What is breast implant revision?
Breast implant revision refers to a follow-up or secondary surgery to address issues with a patient’s breast implants. As we mentioned above, there are medically necessary and personal reasons for undergoing this procedure. A skilled plastic surgeon in Gainesville will be able to help you in such matters. Let’s take a quick look at some common reasons that patients undergo breast implant revision.
Capsular Contracture and Breast Implant Revision
One medically necessary reason that patients undergo breast implant revision is capsular contracture. This is a potential complication that follows breast enlargement surgery. During capsular contracture, scar tissue forms around the breast implant and begins to squeeze and compress the implant. This causes severe pain and also poor implant shape. The revision surgery will replace the implants so that capsular contracture does not occur again.
Breast Implant Rupture and Breast Implant Revision
One problem that some women face after breast augmentation surgery is implant ruptures and leakage. These occur usually after a major blow or impact to the chest. Deflation of the breast is the telltale sign of an implant rupture, though it should be noted that this occurs faster with saline implants than silicone breast implants. The revision surgery will involve replacing the ruptured implant with one that is intact.
Aesthetic Issues and Breast Implant Revision
After undergoing breast augmentation surgery, some will notice aesthetic flaws after healing has occurred. This could mean mild asymmetry, poor shape, and so on. In such cases, patients can undergo a revision breast surgery to improve their appearance. For asymmetry, a beast lift surgery may be used rather than replacing the breast implant or implants.
Breast Implant Removal/Replacement and Breast Implant Revision
Sometimes patients would rather have different breast implants in place in order to achieve a desired look. Other times, patients want their breast implants removed entirely. Whatever reason the patient may have for such requests, they can be addressed through a breast implant revision surgery.
Other Kinds of Revision Surgeries
Breast implant revision is not the only secondary surgery available. In theory, most plastic surgery procedures can be revised to varying degrees, from Gainesville rhinoplasty to facelift procedures. In such cases, there are also medically necessary or compelling personal reasons for the surgical revision. We can speak with each patient about such needs when he or she visits our practice for a consultation.
Learn More About Your Breast Enhancement Options
To learn more about breast implants and breast enlargement surgery, contact our Gainesville cosmetic plastic surgery center today. We will be more than happy to discuss these issues with you in greater detail and will answer any questions that you may have so that you can make the best possible decision about your health and appearance.