Breast Revision Sydney
Breast Revision Procedure
Breast implant revision surgery is performed to correct issues after breast implant surgery or implant-based reconstruction surgery. Or alternatively, for patients seeking a revision after a previous breast augmentation.
During your consultation, Dr Moradi will go through various things to have you fully informed of the procedure and what he can do to get you your desired results. He will also ask you some questions. Some of the most frequently asked questions are listed below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I need a breast lift?
Invariably most patients will require a lift to help tailor the breast tissue to the new pocket and new implant. You will have scars but shape is our ultimate goal at the expense of scarring.
What is an internal bra?
All revision cases need a form of internal bra. An internal bra gives extra support for the breasts and breast implants. This can also help women achieve the right firmness and cleavage they desire. The different options are:
- Reusing the existing capsule
- Suture techniques
- ADM or Mesh pockets and/or slings
- New Pocket formation
How long after infection can I get implants reinserted?
A minimum of 3 months. Bacteria thrives on foreign material. The bacteria creates a protective film around it, called Biofilm, meaning that antibiotics can't penetrate the bacteria.
The only option is to remove the foreign body which allows the body to eradicate the infection with the help of targeted antibiotics.
Can I re-use my implant if it isn't ruptured?
Yes, if you are happy with the size of the implant and need a lift or new pocket creation.
No, if you have capsular contracture. As we need to remove the capsule and the implant which has caused the capsule in the first place.
Breast Revision - Before and After Gallery
The before and after photos displayed here are several breast revisions performed by Dr Moradi.
You can see how Dr Moradi has given all these patients more symmetrical breasts either from unsuccessful augmentations, ruptured implants, or a bilateral infection requiring implant removal and re-augmentation.
How fantastic are the results Dr Moradi has achieved for his patients!
What is capsular contracture?
Capsular contracture is one of the most common causes of revision surgery.
Any foreign object, whether it is a breast implant, hip replacement, pacemaker instigates a foreign body response. The body recognises these objects as "foreign" and creates a scar around them.
Over time this scar or capsule can go hard.
It is not unique to breast implants. As you can see in this case, even fillers get capsular contracture. In fact, the main reason fillers haven't worked for breast augmentation is due to the high rate of capsular contracture.
Like a hip replacement which you can wear out after 10-20 years. Plan for changing your implants around the same time frame.
Does Medicare or Insurance cover surgery if you have a ruptured implant?
The answer is yes and no.
Yes medicare covers removal of ruptured implants however as soon as you insert a new implant in, medicare and therefore private insurance deems it cosmetic and it won't be covered.
The only time a ruptured implant will be covered is if the original surgery was performed for reconstructive reasons. Not cosmetic.
Risks
Breast revision surgery, which involves correcting or replacing breast implants from a previous breast augmentation, carries its own set of risks and potential complications. Some of these risks include:
- Capsular contracture: Scar tissue around the implant can tighten, causing the breast to feel firm and potentially become misshapen or painful.
- Implant rupture or leakage: Implants can rupture or leak, leading to a change in breast shape, size, or firmness.
- Changes in sensation: Altered or loss of sensation in the nipples or breast tissue can occur, especially if nerves were affected during surgery.
- Infection: As with any surgery, there's a risk of infection, although it's relatively uncommon.
- Hematoma or bleeding: Collection of blood near the surgical site is a potential risk after surgery.
- Poor scarring: Scarring around the incision sites could be more visible or extensive in some cases.
- Asymmetry or aesthetic issues: Achieving perfect symmetry might be challenging, and there's a possibility of cosmetic issues such as uneven breasts or contour irregularities.
- Anaesthesia risks: Adverse reactions to anaesthesia are possible, although they're generally rare.
- Persistent pain: Some individuals may experience persistent or chronic pain after the surgery.
- Need for further revisions: Revision surgery may not achieve the desired outcome, leading to the need for additional procedures.
It's essential to discuss these risks thoroughly with Dr Moradi before deciding to undergo any cosmetic procedure.
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