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Ask Dr. Elliott: What is Breast Revision Surgery?

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Dr.-Elliott-photoBreast revision surgery may not be as commonly known as breast enhancement and breast lift surgery, but that doesn’t make it any less beneficial to patients. Although the goal of every cosmetic procedure is to provide outstanding, long-lasting aesthetic results, changing circumstances over time can complicate this. I perform breast revision surgery to aid patients who are no longer satisfied with their breast augmentation results due to weight fluctuation, effects of natural aging, breast implant complications, or a change in their preferred breast size. To help prospective patients gain a more clear understanding of what breast revision can do, I have taken some time to answer a few common questions about the procedure.

Question #1: Does something need to be wrong with an implant for me to be eligible for breast revision?

No. Although some women who undergo breast revision surgery do so because of breast implant complications like implant rippling or capsular contracture, there are other reasons this choice is made. In some cases, a woman may simply prefer to change the size of her implants. In fact, FDA statistics indicate that approximately 37% of all breast revision procedures in the US are performed to help women who wish to switch to larger sized breast implants.

Question #2: Does breast revision surgery always require replacing a current breast implant?

No. Some women simply choose to have their breast implants removed in order to return to their original, natural breast size. The insertion of new breast implants isn’t mandatory during the procedure. It’s just another option that some patients prefer.

Question #3: Will there be additional visible scarring after a breast revision?

It’s possible. When I am able to, I try to use the same incision used during the patient’s previous breast augmentation to prevent any additional scarring. However, this isn’t always an option based on the needs and preferences that the patient may have for their revision surgery. Although it’s possible that there may be some new scarring, these scars can easily be concealed by a bra or bathing suit and will fade over time.

In my experience, patient satisfaction following breast augmentation surgery is extremely high. Still, breast revision can help keep options available for women who may have a change of heart somewhere down the line. For more information on breast revision or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation today, contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, at Atlanta Plastic Surgery. Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook and Twitter for additional cosmetic surgery tips, news, videos, and much more.

How Expertise Can Help Prevent Potential Breast Implant Complications

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One of the reasons that breast augmentation is the single most commonly performed cosmetic surgery procedure in the US is that patients know they can expect high quality aesthetic results without much risk of complications. However, it’s important to note that although complications after breast augmentation are very rare, the possibility still exists. Certain issues like capsular contracture and implant rippling can negatively affect a patient’s results over time. This is why it is so important to enlist an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon to perform your breast augmentation procedure.

In my many years of experience performing breast augmentation procedures, I have learned that post-operative care is often just as important as the surgery itself in reducing the risk of post-surgery complications. I make sure to take the time necessary during breast augmentation consultations to educate my patients on how to best prepare for their procedure and take care of themselves afterwards in order to promote the best and most lasting aesthetic results.

In the video below, I discuss how I am able to help my patients reduce their risk of certain complications following breast augmentation surgery:

One thing I always recommend highly is making time for follow-up appointments and occasional check-ups with your plastic surgeon to make sure that everything is as it should be with your breast implants as the years go on. After all, breast implants are not intended to last forever. For more information or to schedule your plastic surgery consultation today, contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. And don’t forget to follow me on Facebook and Twitter for even more videos, tips, and cosmetic surgery news.

Will Breast Augmentation Results Last Forever?

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Every plastic surgery patient that I speak with wants to achieve outstanding aesthetic results from their cosmetic procedure. But they also want those results to last. This is perfectly understandable. After all, undergoing a cosmetic procedure like breast augmentation requires time, energy, and resources that no patient wants wasted on less than excellent aesthetic results. Today I wanted to discuss breast augmentation results, and more specifically, how long patients can expect theirs to last.

One of the most important aspects of any plastic surgery consultation appointment is helping my patients establish realistic expectations. Unfortunately, “forever” is never a realistic expectation. Breast implants can last many years. But it’s a fact that implants may begin to move and shift within the body over time, leading to natural wear and tear that can impact the appearance of the breasts. Additionally, natural aging or considerable weight fluctuation can also affect the appearance of the breasts in the years following breast augmentation.

In the following video I discuss breast implants and how long patients can expect them to last following their breast augmentation procedure:

One of the best ways to promote outstanding, long-lasting results from a breast augmentation procedure is to have your surgery performed by an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon. Being proactive about following your surgeon’s post-surgery care instructions and making follow-up appointments after surgery can also help extend the lifespan of breast implants. For more information on breast implants or if you would like to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook and Twitter for additional plastic surgery videos, tips, news, and more.

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