Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure women opt for enhancing their present breast size or those who want a bigger size. There are two types of breast implants available the saline & silicone implants, both are different from one another. Saline implants are actually pockets filled with saline while silicone implants are gel implants. The procedure involved is the same in both the type of implants the only difference is saline pockets are placed first and then filled with the saline liquid, while silicone implants are already structured implants. When women decide to get this procedure done, the idea of breast implant revision barely comes to their mind. Revision breast augmentation is a surgical option available to women who are not happy with the look or feel of their new breasts. For many of them, size is the issue usually too small, but sometimes too big or they decide to change the type of breast implant or have them removed altogether and return to their natural breasts.
There can be other medical reasons why some women get breast implants revision: implant rupture, pain, capsular contracture, an implant pushing through the skin (displaced implant), and medical reasons like seroma (collection of fluid below the skin), hematoma (blood clots) and infection.
Procedure: the procedure is reverse of the breasts augmentation and depends on the removal or revision one is looking for. Before this procedure your surgeon will examine your condition and also recommend you a mammography to know the exact condition and suggest you the procedure accordingly. The to be targeted area will be numbed with general or local anesthesia to avoid any pain or discomfort during the procedure. Incisions are made mostly on the pre-targeted site to avoid further scarring and implants are repositioned as per the requirement and in some cases implants are taken out and new are placed on their place and the area is sutured. The implants can be reused, but proper sterilization is required, beyond routine sterilization, whether an implant can be reused typically depends on the issues being addressed by your revision surgery. And reusing is perfectly safe if handled carefully and correctly and no ruptures or contamination should be there.
Is it safe?
When thinking of revision surgery this can come to your mind and the answer is yes, it’s totally safe just like breast augmentation.
Choosing the right surgeon: going for breast implant revision, one should always choose the best board certified surgeon like Dr. Prashant Yadav at Dezire Clinic. He is known for his realistic approach and experience. During your consultation with him he’ll examine your condition and recommend the best possible procedure and assure you of the predicted results.
Recovery:
- A surgical bra can be worn post-surgically for several days to provide additional support as you heal.
- Pain and stiffness after surgery is normal, as are bruised and swollen breasts and reduced nipple sensitivity.
- Painkillers and ice packs to help ease your discomfort as prescribed by your surgeon.
- Avoid heavy lifting and straining during recovery, as both can cause your breasts to swell.
- Normal activities are usually off limits for a few weeks.
- You need to follow post-operative care instructions strictly given by your surgeon.
- Light activities like walking are often recommend encouraging blood flow and decreasing swelling.
- Showers are permitted on the third day post-op, once drains are removed.
* Breast revision surgery is generally associated with very minimal recovery time and discomfort compared to first time breast augmentation.
Patients going under breast implants revision surgery need not to think much about the recovery process and the downtime, as they are already experienced enough to handle this surgery with their prior experience of the breast augmentation surgery they had. Before deciding any surgical procedure you need to be prepared mentally and must do your homework before your consultation to gain some confidence.
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