If you have had breast implant surgery and are experiencing related problems including tightness, pain, asymmetry, positional changes, loss of support, or have concerns about the implant integrity or gel leakage, breast implant revision may be right for you. An experienced and board-certified plastic surgeon can review your history, previous implant procedure and any mammograms or MRI imaging and perform a complete physician exam as well as discuss your goals and concerns to provide the best options.
Breast Implant Exchange
Breast implant replacement and revisional breast surgery in Toledo are surgical procedures to replace breast implants that are older or of improper size and either replace them with properly sized implants or remove them and reshape the breast as needed.
Revisional or corrective breast surgery refers to surgical procedures such as scar deformities, asymmetry, or unnatural results resulting in breast deformities. The goal is to restore the breast to an appropriate and balanced size and shape, improve support, and relieve any existing discomfort.
THE PROCEDURE
What It Is
After previous breast implant augmentation, several women may experience discomfort and tightness from capsular contracture, concern about possible implant rupture and gel migration, or a desire to change the size of the breasts and improve support. Over time, breast implants may change in position or become uncomfortable from capsular contracture or diminishing support. The breast tissue around the implant may also change with age and experience sagging and a loss of support, and skin thinning with stretch marks, all of which may result in a less desirable breast contour, breast pain, concern about implant or gel integrity, resulting a loss of confidence and quality, not life. Breast implant removal, exchange to a new and properly sized device, or removal and a breast lift without preimplantation are effective options for these issues for many patients. If you need of a breast implant replacement or revisional or corrective breast surgery in Toledo, our experts can help.
What It Treats
- Pain from capsular contracture around the implant or lack of support
- Concern about implant or gel rupture and migration
- Aging implants that may have lost integrity or deteriorated over time
- Breasts that are sagging, heavy, and uncomfortable
- Opportunity to change size, style, and type of implant to a higher quality and more beneficial and comfortable device
Benefits
- Less or Improved Scar Tissue: Allows removal of contracted scar tissue (capsular contracture) by a capsulectomy to relieve tightness and pain.
- Reliability: Replaces older implant with a more advanced, reliable, and durable device and improves natural breast shape.
- Lifted Breasts: Gives opportunity to lift sagging breast tissue (mastopexy) or reduce excess volume to restore a youthful, comfortable, and natural appearing breasts.
- Removed Problematic Implants: For selected patients, gives the option to entirely remove aged or mispositioned implant and lift breast without replacement implant.
- Resized Implants: For selected patients, option to replace with a smaller implant and lift breast tissue (augmentation mastopexy).
OVERVIEW
Treatment Time
1.5 – 2.5 hours
Recovery Time
1.5 – 2 weeks
Anesthetic Type
General or IV
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I a good candidate for breast implant revision surgery?
How do I find a surgeon that is familiar and experienced with breast implant revision surgery?
The surgeons that specialize and have been trained in breast implant and revision surgery as well as all areas of aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery are board certified plastic surgeons and especially those plastic surgeons that are members of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Be sure to ask questions, check the specialty training and credentials of the doctor, request to see the surgeon’s before and after results. Finally, be sure to check if the plastic surgeon will be performing your breast surgery in a fully accredited outpatient surgery center with experienced nursing staff and anesthesiologist. Breast implant revision surgery is consistently safe and effective when done by an experienced plastic surgeon. Dr. Barone is a board-certified plastic surgeon who has also completed advanced fellowship certification in all areas of aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery and is an active member of the America Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).
How much does breast implant revision surgery typically cost?
Breast implant revision surgical costs will depend on the anticipated surgical time, the extent of the procedure planned, whether an implant replacement or augmentation mastopexy is planned, and the surgical facility and anesthesia costs. Insurance coverage varies by carrier and typically will only apply for reconstructive situations such as post mastectomy for breast cancer. You will be provided with a specific and itemized surgical quote from our EVOLV Patient Coordinator explaining and detailing all related costs.
Do I have any options to improve my breasts if I just want to have my implants removed?
Patients that want their implants removed and not replaced have several options depending on goals and individual anatomic variation. With most patients, simply removing the implants will result in significant sagging and upper breast deflation. Combining a breast lift (mastopexy) with repositioning the sagging lower tissue to the upper deflated part of the breast (‘auto augmentation’) can result in a natural and pleasing, youthful shape to the breast without an implant in properly selected patients.
What is the usual recovery time after breast implant revision surgery?
Recovery or downtime after breast implant revision or mastopexy surgery will depend on the surgical technique, number of procedures and patient age and should be individualized. It is helpful to remember that ‘recovery’ is a process and goes thru stages. At EVOLV Plastic Surgery we have found that extensive patient preoperative teaching and education, specific supplements for healing, in addition to post-operative lymphatic and sound wave massage, and LED phototherapy can significantly reduce downtime and improve the recovery experience after breast surgery. Our professional staff will review expected recovery times with you to assist with your post-procedure planning.
Does insurance ever cover breast implant revision surgery?
Insurance coverage varies by carrier and typically will only apply for reconstructive situations such as post mastectomy for breast cancer. You will be provided with a specific and itemized surgical quote from our EVOLV Patient Coordinator explaining and detailing all related costs.
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