Breast Augmentation Revision

Implant Rupture

Even though this is rarely seen, breast implant rupture can occur. When a saline implant type ruptures, the implant will deflate almost immediately. Because of this, a visible deflation will be noticeable. Meanwhile, if the implant is silicone based and ruptures, it is only seen via an MRI. Whether silicone or saline, when a rupture occurs, a secondary procedure will be required.

Capsular Contracture

This is known as the hardening of scar tissue, occurring when the delicate tissue surrounding the saline or silicone implant becomes thick and hard. Although many implant surgeries do create some internal scar tissue, most women will never see or feel it. In some situations, the hardening tissue could interfere with implant placement, which can change the breast shape and implant functionality, delivering an undesirable outcome. Capsular contracture surgery to clear away scarring would be recommended.

Asymmetry

This condition occurs when the implant sizes look disproportionate. This may be due to an incorrect size implant, lack of tissue on one side, or a different condition that may cause asymmetry. An assessment and diagnosis would need to take place to determine what is leading to the asymmetry; then, revision surgery would be needed to resolve the problem, and, finally, a new set of breast implants would be positioned to create a symmetrical result.

Bottoming Out

This problem happens if one or both implants bottom out or drop too low. Sometimes this is a case of a positioning error from the original surgical procedure. To modify this, a different placement method may be needed. For some patients, tissue grafting will likely be needed, in addition to a surgically formed pocket to stabilize the new implant. For many patients, going to a silicone breast implant will solve this issue.

Symmastia

Symmastia is a condition that takes place when breast implants are inserted and placed too closely together. Most often, this is because the breast implant had the incorrect shape and width. A revision treatment will repair this problem by utilizing an implant that fits your frame and looks pleasing to the eye.

Implant Rippling

This condition occurs when you see obvious rippling and wrinkles under the skin. This irregularity typically forms just along the edging of the implant. Rippling is generally found in patients who are of low body weight. Simply switching to a silicone breast implant can often fix this issue.

Breast Size

Sometimes a secondary breast surgery is as straightforward as getting a smaller or larger-sized breast implant. During the first surgery, you may have opted to go too conservative or too large. A different implant size can be switched with the original to reach the desired aesthetic goal.