3 Things Other Plastic Surgeons Never Tell You about Breast Revisions
3 Things Other Plastic Surgeons Never Tell You about Breast Revisions
If you’ve opted for breast implants and are either unhappy with the final results, or simply need a bit of an update to your look, you may be a good candidate for a breast revision procedure. Here are the three things you need to know about breast revisions that other plastic surgeons may not be telling you.
1. Breast Scar Revision Surgery Is Quite Common
Although a skilled plastic surgeon will take great care to place breast augmentation scars so that they are as inconspicuous as possible, sometimes, women are unhappy with the way their scars eventually heal. In the case of keloid scarring, your body produces too much collagen during its natural repair process, resulting in a raised scar that may be more noticeable. Additionally, there is also a possibility of experiencing a capsular contracture, which can cause the breast to feel very firm and hard due to the buildup of scar tissue. When these unwanted results occur, many women choose to have revision surgery to improve the appearance of these scars. (Medical Devices: Evidence and Research, MedicineNet)
At Premier Plastic Surgery & Dermatology, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Brian Heil is highly experienced in performing scar revision procedures, and has been able to help many Pittsburgh women feel confident and beautiful following a breast augmentation that led to unwanted scarring. During a revision procedure, Dr. Heil can remove the scar tissue associated with a capsular contracture, as well as keloid scarring. View our before and after photo gallery to see examples of real breast augmentation results that Dr. Heil has achieved, with minimal noticeable scarring.
2. Breast Revision Surgery Will Likely Be Necessary
Many plastic surgeons may not want to be upfront about the fact that along with any breast augmentation comes the likely possibility that a breast revision surgery will be necessary at some future point. Of course, many women don’t need to consider a revision for about 10 years after their initial surgery, but it is something to keep in mind when initially investigating breast implants. As the body ages or even changes with pregnancy and nursing, the position of implants can also change, which is why a revision surgery is often a necessary step along the way. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
3. A Breast Revision Can Be an Opportunity to Update Your Look
Even though your breast implants won’t likely last a lifetime, the good news is that a revision surgery can be a great opportunity to update your look. For a variety of reasons, many women choose to change the size of their implants during a revision, whether they feel that a smaller, subtler look more closely fits with their current needs, or they’d like a boost of volume. Some women may also choose to add a breast lift to their revision procedure to restore the firm, uplifted appearance of younger years. This strategy of combining procedures is also very common and can be more desirable than having two separate surgeries. Other women may opt to change the type of implant that they chose for their initial breast augmentation. These are all options that an experienced plastic surgeon like Dr. Heil can discuss with you prior to your revision.
The Bottom Line
Getting breast implants can be a big decision in many women’s lives, so being fully aware of the possibility of requiring a breast revision procedure down the road is important. Whether scarring or the position of your implants becomes an issue, a skilled plastic surgeon can improve your breast augmentation results through revision surgery.
Dr. Heil of Premier Plastic Surgery & Dermatology in Pittsburgh and Wexford would be happy to meet with you one-on-one to listen to your needs and goals, and to design a surgical plan that will be custom-tailored to your specific situation. To schedule an appointment, please contact us at 724-264-3608 to take the first step towards loving the way you look and feel.
