A breast implant revision is a procedure that is performed by a plastic surgeon to make changes to existing breast implants. The surgery may involve replacing implants, removing implants or addressing issues with scar tissue around the implants. A breast implant revision procedure may also involve a change in the position of breast implants. You […]
Breast Implant Revision
Your implants should last forever! Back in the 1970s, this is what most patients were told. Looking back (with the benefit of retrospection), we know that this is no longer accurate for most people. Implants can leak, become hardened, or create an unnatural appearance. Your body can also change; implant size or appearance may no longer flatter your body shape. Currently, we estimate […]
When Should I Consider a Breast Implant Revision?
Breast augmentation, including the insertion of implants, is the most requested surgical cosmetic procedure in the United States. Women wanting fuller, curvier figures often choose implants to add volume and firmness to their busts. However, it’s not unusual to eventually consider breast implant revision. Options include removing them entirely, swapping them for new implants or […]
Am I a Candidate for Breast Implant Revision?
Many women have undergone breast augmentation, and over many years, the results of the procedure are not nearly as pleasing. When a woman no longer feels good about how her breasts look, it could be time to consider a breast implant revision. Also called breast implant replacement, breast implant revision surgery consists of the replacement […]
