Breast implant revision, offered by Dr. Teri N. Moak, addresses concerns like implant rupture, loss of volume, capsular contracture, and implant malposition. If your goals weren’t met with your initial surgery, this procedure can help achieve the shape, size, and balance you desire.
When it’s time to remove and replace your implants
Breast implant revision in Atlanta can be necessary for various reasons. Over time, implants may lose volume, rupture, or develop complications like capsular contracture, where scar tissue tightens around the implant. Implants can also shift from their original position, causing discomfort or an unnatural appearance. Changes in your body, aesthetic goals, or dissatisfaction with previous results can also prompt the need for revision. This procedure aims to address these issues, ensuring your implants enhance your figure and meet your evolving goals.
What is breast implant revision?
Breast implant revision is a surgical procedure that involves removing existing saline or silicone implants and replacing them with new ones. This surgery is often necessary due to implant complications like loss of volume, rupture, capsular contracture, or malposition. It aims to correct issues like implant wrinkling, displacement, or discomfort while improving the overall appearance of the breasts. By adjusting the size, shape, or type of implant, breast implant revision in Atlanta helps you achieve a more balanced and aesthetically pleasing outcome.
You may be a candidate for breast implant revision if:
- You want to improve the shape or size of your breasts
- You desire a different type of implant (silicone vs. saline)
- You experience discomfort or complications with your current implants
- You notice changes in your breasts over time that you wish to address
- You have generally good physical and mental health
- You are a nonsmoker or willing to stop smoking before surgery
- You have realistic expectations about the outcomes of the revision surgery
- You want to correct implant malposition or bottoming out
- You aim to achieve better balance and proportions for your figure
Breast implant revision can treat the following:
- Implant rupture or deflation
- Loss of implant volume
- Capsular contracture (tightening of scar tissue around the implant)
- Implant malposition (implants sitting too high, too low, or under the armpit)
- Implant bottoming out (implants falling too low on the chest)
- Contour imperfections (visible or palpable implant edges, wrinkling)
- Implants no longer complementing your figure or personal preferences
- Discomfort or pain associated with existing implants
What happens during your breast implant revision procedure?
Dr. Moak performs breast implant revision in Atlanta under general anesthesia in an outpatient setting. She carefully makes incisions, often using the original ones to minimize scarring. Depending on your needs, the incisions may be extended. The existing implants are removed, and new implants are inserted, with possible adjustments to implant placement or additional procedures like fat grafting. After the implants are positioned correctly, the incisions are closed with sutures. You will then be placed in dressings and a supportive bra before entering the recovery room.
What is the recovery following breast implant revision?
After breast implant revision, you can expect some pain and swelling in the first few days. The incisions typically heal within 2 to 3 weeks. Depending on your job, you may return to work in 1 to 2 weeks, with full activity resuming in 6 weeks. Sensation in the nipple and areola may be temporarily reduced, but this usually improves over time. The incisions will fade and soften over 18 months, and the final results of your breast implant revision in Atlanta will be visible within 6 months to a year.
Breast implant revision FAQs
What can you do that is different from what I’ve already done?
Sometimes, a fresh perspective can make all the difference. If you’ve had multiple revisions without success, Dr. Moak may use techniques such as changing implant size, shape, or composition, relocating implants to a new pocket, performing capsular revision, or using fat transfer for improved tissue coverage and contour.
What if I want to have a child in the future?
Pregnancy can alter breast size and shape unpredictably, potentially affecting the long-term results of your breast implant revision. It’s important to discuss your plans for future pregnancies with Dr. Moak so she can tailor your procedure accordingly.
Be beautiful, thoughtfully
Dr. Teri N. Moak is a dedicated and compassionate plastic surgeon who believes in enhancing your natural beauty while prioritizing your individual goals and well-being. Her meticulous approach to breast implant revision in Atlanta ensures that you achieve balanced, natural-looking results tailored to your unique needs. Dr. Moak listens to your concerns and works closely with you throughout your journey. Schedule a consultation today to explore how breast implant revision can help you achieve your aesthetic goals.
