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Understanding breast revision surgery

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Understanding Breast Revision Surgery

What is Augmentation Revision Surgery?

Breast Augmentation Surgery is a common cosmetic surgical procedure. So, it’s no wonder that Breast Revision Surgery is also a common procedure. This can be requested early after the initial surgery due to an unsatisfactory result, or several years later due to changes in appearance or patient views that have occurred over time.

It’s every surgeon’s job to ensure a realistic potential result is outlined to each patient along with the potential complications. It is also every surgeon’s job to do their utmost to achieve that result. Every busy surgeon will have a small number of patients where the results are not ideal and thus, they would benefit from some form of revision surgery.

Of course, Dr Dona is not immune to patients that would benefit from revision surgery, and he will always do his utmost to ensure that his patients are pleased with the results. This of course does assume that patients are compliant with their standard post-operative follow-up and have realistic expectations given their original breast size and shape. For difficult issues, seeking a second opinion is always a good idea and Dr Dona will happily suggest to patients to seek a second opinion.

 

Why would someone consider Breast Revision Surgery?

There are many reasons why a person would be unhappy and require revision breast surgery:

  • Too big or too small
  • Inadequate cleavage or sideboob
  • Generally poor shape
  • Implants settling in a poor position
  • Implants bottoming out
  • Rippling
  • Double bubble
  • Inadequate implant pocket
  • Capsular contracture
  • Changes in breast tissue
  • Ruptured implant
  • Changes in patients’ views

When the initial surgery also included a Breast Lift (Mastopexy) procedure, the potential causes and problems are magnified.

Breast Revision Surgery Considerations

Whatever the reason, there are numerous issues that your surgeon needs to take into account when planning any form of revision surgery. More often than not, the revision surgery is far more difficult than performing a standard Breast Augmentation.

Understanding your concerns and performing a careful assessment is the first step toward creating your surgical plan.

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Potential risks & complications

<p>It is impossible to provide a list of all the specific potential complications because revision surgery may involve many different things.</p> <p>Depending on your circumstances, your surgery may involve breast implants, breast lifts, <a href="https://www.drdonaplasticsurgery.com.au/breasts/male-breast-reduction/" data-wpil-monitor-id="155">breast reductions</a>, breast implant capsulectomy, fat transfers etc.</p> <p>Each of these operations come with specific potential issues, which are magnified in a revision case.</p> <p>The specific complications for each of these procedures can be found on the relevant pages.</p> <p>However, all surgery carries general potential risks that you also need to be aware of. <a href="https://www.drdonaplasticsurgery.com.au/surgery-risks/">LEARN MORE </a></p>

  • Nipple SensationChanges to nipple and areolar sensation are common after breast augmentation. Sensation may stay the same, become heightened and overly sensitive, or become reduced or numb. Most women return to their pre-operative level of sensation within about 12 months. However, a small percentage will have permanent changes, either increased or decreased sensation. It’s also normal to experience reduced feeling in the small area between the breast fold scar and the lower edge of the areola, and this may not fully return to normal.
  • Ruptured ImplantsBreast implants can rupture, though this is rare. The cause is usually unknown, and everyday activities do not increase the risk. Ruptures can occur at any time, from months after surgery to many years later. Most ruptures do not cause pain or health problems, and often women are unaware that it has happened. Subtle signs may include changes in breast shape, such as a loss of upper breast fullness, reduced projection when lying down, or a soft, doughy feel to the breast. On rare occasions, ruptures can cause discomfort or silicone spreading to nearby lymph nodes. If a rupture is suspected, …
  • Capsular ContractureCapsular contracture is a potential complication of breast implants where the scar tissue that naturally forms around the implant becomes unusually thick and tight. This can make the breasts feel hard, sometimes distort their shape and occasionally cause discomfort. Capsular contracture occurs because implants are a foreign material, and the body naturally forms a protective capsule of scar tissue around them. In some cases, this capsule contracts over time, placing tension on the implant and causing hardness or distortion. The risk of capsular contracture is reduced by Dr Dona’s surgical t…
  • RipplingRippling occurs when the folds or wrinkles of a breast implant become visible through the skin. While all implants can develop some degree of rippling that can be felt, it only becomes a concern when it is visible. Certain positions, such as leaning forward, can make rippling more noticeable, particularly along the breast edge. Several factors increase the likelihood of rippling. Very thin individuals or those with minimal natural breast tissue have less coverage over the implant, making ripples more visible. Implants placed on top of the muscle can increase rippling near the cleavage, and …
  • Double Bubble Breast ImplantA double bubble is a post-augmentation issue where a groove appears along the lower breast curve, creating the appearance of two ‘bubbles’ stacked on top of each other. There are several causes:
  • Bottomed Out ImplantsBottoming out is a condition in which the implants have dropped below where they should be. So, how does a ‘bottomed out’ breast look?

Considering a breast revision surgery?

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