Breast Implant Revision in Atlanta: Replacing Your Implants
Patients may want additional implant surgery after breast augmentation for several reasons. For some, a different breast volume is desired. Women may also want a smaller implant if they have gained weight over the years, or they may want to upsize their implants as they have become accustomed to their current size and desire a fuller figure.
If you’re interested in a second breast surgery, Dr. Alderman provides breast implant revision in Atlanta, GA and for patients from surrounding communities.
Should You Have Implant Revision Surgery?
The majority of breast augmentation patients are satisfied with their procedure, but if you are interested in an implant change, Dr. Alderman can help. Some patients need a new pair of implants due to the advanced age of the devices. Implants average lifespan is 15 years, and it is much better to replace an intact implant than to wait until it ruptures, especially if it is a silicone gel implant.
Patients may also desire corrective surgery if they have developed capsular contracture (scar tissue around the implant that results in breast firmness) or implant malposition (the implant is not in the desired location, most commonly moving to the outside aspect of the chest wall.) The best way to determine if you should have another implant procedure is to call Dr. Alderman and schedule a visit to her office.
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If you’re in the Atlanta area and have any questions about a Breast Implant Revision or wish to schedule a consultation on a Breast Implant Revision with Dr. Alderman, please contact our office.
Request a ConsultationWhat Can Breast Implant Revision Do for Me?
Breast implant revision offers significant benefits for both your physical and mental wellbeing. With a new, appropriately sized implant, you can feel safe and satisfied with aesthetic outcomes.
- Replace damaged implants
- Replace implants with a new size
- Correct an undesired position of the implant, such as too far out to the side of your chest
If you have experienced a complication or you are simply dissatisfied with the outcome of your breast augmentation, you are probably a good candidate for breast implant revision surgery.
Candidates should be in good general health. To make sure that you are fit for the procedure, Dr. Alderman will take your medical history and examine you thoroughly. Smokers will need to stop smoking for a period of time before surgery.
Treating Implant Complications with Revision Surgery
Complications from breast enhancement are less common than ever due to advances in plastic surgery. But they still occur on occasion. Below are some of the most common:
Capsular Contracture happens when the scar tissue that naturally forms around the implant begins to shrink. As the scar tissue crowds the implant, it can cause pain and cause the implant to become too firm.