Menu

Breast revision

Why Would Someone Want a Breast Implant Removed?

, , , , ,

Choosing to undergo breast augmentation surgery is a very important decision that requires considerable time, thought, and deliberation. Patients should have their long-term interests in mind when making any decisions regarding this procedure. However, long-term does not mean forever and there are certain circumstances that may lead to a woman wanting to have her breast implants removed. Today I thought it would be instructive to discuss these specific situations and how I am able to help patients who have made this choice.

Having a breast implant removed is a very personal choice that can be made for several reasons. Some patients may prefer a different implant size than the one they chose at the time of their breast augmentation procedure. In some cases, an implant can slightly shift in the years since the procedure was performed, leading to a desire for a new, better-positioned replacement. Although this is very rare, some women may experience breast implant complications like capsular contracture that can impact how the breasts look and feel.

Regardless of the reason, once a woman has made the decision to take action regarding her breast implant(s), she will then have to decide whether she wants to undergo breast implant removal or breast revision surgery. During breast revision procedures, I remove the original implants and then insert new ones to satisfy the specific needs of the patient that I am treating.

In the video below, I go into detail on when it might make sense for women to have their breast implants removed, and the available options that they may choose from:

While it’s true that the satisfaction rate is extremely high following breast augmentation surgery, there are many things that can happen through the years that can lead a woman to pursue her options. I’m happy to provide multiple effective choices for patients who wish to have their breast implants removed and/or replaced. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation today, contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. You can follow along with me on Facebook for additional cosmetic surgery tips, news, and much more.

Ask Dr. Elliott: What is Breast Revision Surgery?

, , , , , , ,

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.

Debunking Common Myths About Breast Revision Surgery

, , , , , ,

Debunking Common Myths About Breast Revision SurgeryThe goal for every cosmetic surgery that I perform is to deliver the final results that each patient hoped to achieve from their procedure. And in my experience, the overwhelming majority of breast augmentation patients are completely satisfied following their surgery. However, there can be exceptions. As the years go on, changes that occur due to weight fluctuation or natural aging, breast implant complications, a change in preferred breast size, or other factors can lead women to seek out breast revision surgery. Breast revision is intended to help women who seek to alter the look and/or feel of their breasts after a previous breast augmentation procedure. To help establish how breast revision can help and which women may be good candidates for it, I have taken some time to debunk a few of the more common myths about the procedure.

Myth #1: Breast Implants Are Meant to Last Forever

After a breast augmentation, your results are definitely meant to be long-lasting. However, long-lasting does not mean forever. It’s normal for breast implants to last up to a decade (or longer), but the chances of experiencing a breast implant rupture, capsular contracture, or another breast implant complication increase with every passing year. In these cases, breast revision can be a solution for your issues.

Myth #2: Breast Revision Is Only for Patients Who Experience Complications

Some women pursue breast revision surgery due to personal preferences that have nothing to do with health concerns or complications that they may have experienced. It’s normal for some women to change their mind about their desired implant size, or if they still want breast implants at all. No matter a patient’s reason for considering breast revision, the procedure can bring enormous relief for anyone who wants to change their breast implants.

Myth #3: You Can Undergo Breast Revision Soon After Your Initial Breast Augmentation

This is false. I normally instruct that prospective breast revision patients wait at least one full year after their breast augmentation before really considering undergoing a revision procedure. In addition to your body needing time to fully recover before undergoing an additional surgical procedure, it’s important to allow for the final results of your breast augmentation to settle before knowing for certain that you are not truly satisfied.

If for whatever reason you’re not happy with the state of your breasts and would like a change following a previous breast augmentation, you may be a great candidate for breast revision surgery. If you would like to discuss breast revision or any of the other cosmetic breast procedures that I perform, contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, at Atlanta Plastic Surgery. You can also follow me on Facebook and Twitter for additional cosmetic surgery tips, news, videos, and more.

1 2