There are many reasons why breast implants may need to be removed and replaced. Candidates for this procedure are often experiencing:
- Capsular contracture
- Implant leak or rupture
- Implant rippling
- Poor implant placement
- Unhappiness with the size of implants
- Unhappiness with the decision to receive implants
The first step in this procedure is to schedule a consultation with one of our breast surgeons. There, a breast implant revision examination will take place, allowing your surgeon to determine the root of your problem and what steps to take next.
Breast augmentation complications can arise from the shape, size, texture, or positioning of your original implants. Your surgeon will help to determine which type of breast implants, including shape, size, and placement, will be best for your breast implant replacement surgery. There are many factors that patients should consider when choosing breast implants, including:
Type of Implant
Patients have the selection of saline or silicone breast implants. If you were unhappy with the results of your original breast augmentation surgery, choosing a different type of implant can sometimes produce better results. It is important to consider the benefits and risks of each type of implant to meet your individual cosmetic goals.
Texture of Implant
Breast implants are available in smooth and textured surfaces. Textured implants are meant to stay in place in the breast pocket, often resembling a more anatomic breast shape. Smooth implants move more freely within the breast pocket, and are often used to replace textured implants that have wrinkled.
Size of Implant
The size of your breast implants can be a main factor in whether a revision or replacement occurs in the future. Oftentimes, choosing implants that are very large in size can cause future complications. Your surgeon will help you to determine which size will help to complement your body shape and size, creating a proportionate figure.
