A woman may have concerns about the way her breasts look after an augmentation. This is true whether she had her first Breast Augmentation procedure recently or more than a decade ago. She may also be worried about how they feel after the procedure. She may want to consider a Breast Augmentation Revision.
Why are Women Undergoing Breast Augmentation Revisions?
Three of the most common reasons that women choose to have an Breast Augmentation Revision surgery:
- Rupture of implants
- To change the size of the implant; and/or
- Correct capsular contracture
- Concern about breast implant illness
First Consultation for a Breast Augmentation Revision
Patients discuss with Dr. Thomassen the changes that they would like made to their breasts during their surgery. For example, Dr. Thomassen will want to know what size and shape the patient would like her breasts to be. Also, Dr. Thomassen takes pictures at the consultation to use as a reference for the patient’s surgery.
Whenever possible, patients should offer Dr. Thomassen with detailed information related to their earlier Breast Implant surgery. This information should include any complications related to the surgery itself, recovery and/or infections that followed. Additionally, Dr. Thomassen needs to know details about the type of implant used in the prior surgery.
Furthermore, patients should bring information related to their current medications, herbal supplement and vitamin usage.
Anesthesia
Just as with their first Augmentation procedure, patients get medications to stay comfortable throughout their Breast Augmentation Revision surgery. Depending on the complexity of the surgery, it can be performed under IV sedation most of the time.
Incisions
When creating the incisions, Dr. Thomassen tries to prevent extra scarring by working through the original scars. Whenever possible, he will finish any repairs to the current implants. He will also remove current implants and place new implants via this entry point.
Capsular Contracture
Women with improperly positioned breast implants due to capsular contracture need to have the scar tissue removed. They will also need to have the implants replaced.
Breast Repositioning
If implants need repositioning, this can be done from inside the implant cavity to avoid scars. But, if the issue is excess skin, then removal of skin in a mastopexy fashion is required. Dr. Thomassen does his best to keep the incisions small and hidden within the natural contours of the patient’s body.
Learn more about breast implant removal at the American Society of Aesthetic Surgery website.
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