Breast Surgery

Revision BreastAugmentation

When your breast augmentation results are no longer desirable, revision surgery can restore your confidence.

Overview

Revision Breast Augmentation

Over time, a breast augmentation can change from the initial results due to hormonal changes, pregnancy, and weight loss. When your results are no longer desirable, or you have experienced a rupture or any other type of implant malfunction, it’s time to call double board-certified plastic surgeon Nathan Eberle, M.D., D.D.S., F.A.C.S. at the Weston Center for Plastic Surgery, which proudly serves women in the Fort Lauderdale and Broward County areas.

Sometimes patients who undergo breast augmentation receive subpar results. Nathan Eberle, M.D., D.D.S., F.A.C.S. understands that even in the best of worlds, long-term results may be unsatisfactory. Nathan Eberle, M.D., D.D.S., F.A.C.S. prides himself on operating on women who need revisions on their breast implants. Patients come from all over Fort Lauderdale and Broward County seeking their assistance and expertise in revising their breast implant surgeries.

Common Issues

Common Problems After Breast Augmentation

There are some common problems that may occur after breast augmentation. The issues include:

Implant out of position or malposition
Stretching or expansion of the lower portion of the breast
Ruptured or leaking implants
Capsular contracture or hardening
Sagging, ptosis, or drooping breast
Palpable implant rippling/wrinkling

Our bodies are ever-growing, changing, and evolving. Breast implants can change due to fluctuations in weight.

After many years of a woman’s body changes, she can become dissatisfied with her implants. In this case, she can make the decision to undergo a breast lift or implant exchange to restore her youthful physical glow.

Reasons

Reasons for a Breast Implant Exchange

A breast implant exchange is a surgery performed to replace or remove breast implants a woman previously had placed in her body. Women usually undergo breast implant exchange surgery for medical or personal reasons. The doctor may perform other cosmetic procedures during or after a breast implant removal to provide the patient with an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

There are many reasons why a woman may decide to have a breast implant exchange performed. She may decide they are no longer appropriate for her present lifestyle or she may desire a different size. Breast implant removal is necessary for women who are:

Wanting to change the size of their implants
Switching from saline to silicone implants
Experiencing complications from breast augmentation
Facing a medical reason, such as disease, trauma, or a surgical complication

The Procedure

What Happens During Revision Breast Augmentation Surgery?

Breast implant removal is a relatively simple procedure. The surgeon will use the original surgical incision to remove the implant. The procedure takes about an hour to complete, depending on the woman’s particular case.

After Surgery

After Breast Implant Exchange

Much like losing a significant amount of weight, a woman’s body will react to losing breast implants. One of the issues a woman may have to deal with is excess skin. The skin stretches to accommodate the new breast implant. When the implants are removed, there is no guarantee the skin will shrink back to its original size.

If ultimately the skin does not shrink back, a patient will be required to have another procedure to correct the issue. The surgeon will perform a breast lift or suggest a different size implant to remedy the excess skin issue.

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