BREAST IMPLANT REPLACEMENT

Breast implant removal and replacement is a commonly performed breast revision surgery. This procedure is designed for women who wish to swap out damaged, outdated, unwanted, or troublesome implants with a new set. It is typical for women to undergo implant replacement once or twice in the years following their initial breast implant surgery.

While breast implants are FDA-approved and considered a dependable and efficient solution for breast contouring, these devices are not meant to provide permanent enhancement. After approximately ten years, the integrity of the implant shell starts to diminish. Without replacement, shell deterioration can continue and eventually lead to a rupture.

There are various reasons why a patient may want or need to replace their current breast implants. We conduct implant replacement surgery to address aesthetic, functional, and medical issues, including:

CAPSULAR CONTRACTURE

Following the placement of a breast implant, it is common for scar tissue to develop around it. Typically, this capsular scar tissue aids in anchoring the implant securely and is not noticeable or palpable.

Nevertheless, in cases where the body's reaction to the implant is abnormal, an excess of dense, tough scar tissue can build up around the implant. In severe instances, the breast may feel rigid and firm, and the patient may encounter significant discomfort.

IMPLANT RUPTURE

Breast implant exchange surgery is conducted to replace ruptured saline and silicone implants. While ruptured silicone implants typically do not alter the breast shape, the body can face negative reactions when exposed to the silicone implant contents, necessitating prompt attention.

In the event of a saline implant rupture, the sterile saltwater filling will leak into the body, causing the implant shell to deflate. Although the body can absorb the saline without complications, the aesthetic consequences are significant. To regain the lost volume, the implant must be removed and replaced.

MALPOSITION

In cases where your breast implants have rotated or shifted laterally, either inward or outward, it is essential to undergo removal and replacement to achieve a more natural appearance. Additionally, breast implant revision may be required if the implants descend below the breast crease, a condition known as "bottoming out." This process typically involves breast pocket revision and tissue repairs to reposition the replacement implants for enhanced aesthetics.

COSMETIC IMPROVEMENT

When a patient becomes unhappy with the breast shape achieved with their existing implants, implant replacement surgery can offer an excellent solution. We can replace a patient's current implants with ones of a different type, shape, or size to better align with the patient's aesthetic desires.