At Hill Country Plastic Surgery, a breast revision in San Antonio involves a customized surgical plan crafted to achieve beauty, balance, and resolve problems.
Breast Revision in San Antonio, TX
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What is breast revision surgery?
Breast revision surgery is performed to correct various aesthetic or health issues associated with breast augmentation. Not all breast augmentation surgeries are successful. The breasts may become hard and uncomfortable due to the development of excessive scar tissue, causing a condition called “capsular contracture,” which must be surgically corrected. The breast implants may have been in place for many years and must be replaced, or an implant may have ruptured.
Before & After Breast Revision Procedure
A 41 year old patient with rupture of left implant and extrusion of silicone into the breast tissue, resulting in damage to the breast tissue. The patient also wanted to downsize the implants. Capsulectomy and removal of silicone implants were performed, and mastopexy was used to remove the damaged breast tissue. A new implant was placed at the same time.
Breast Revision Introduction
Breast Revision in San Antonio Before & After
What is the procedure?
Every breast revision surgery is unique, with the surgical plan created to match the condition of the individual. It is performed with the patient under general anesthesia and may require one to three hours to complete. The incisions will vary based on the corrections required. The incisions may be:
- Inframammary: The incisions are created in the natural fold beneath the breasts.
- Periareolar: The incisions are placed around the areola, the darker tissue surrounding the nipple.
Capsular contracture correction
If you are experiencing capsular contracture, surgery will be necessary to remove the implant and the scar tissue that has formed around it, an advanced procedure called an en bloc capsulectomy. It is normal for scar tissue to form around breast implants, but in some women, the scarring is more extreme, squeezing around the implant, making the breast hard, out of position, and generally very uncomfortable. When the capsule of scar tissue, along with the implant, is removed intact. This may be important as if the implant is leaking silicone (which is not common), it is held within the capsule and can be removed when taking out the implant.
Returning to a natural breast size
Some women choose to undergo a custom breast lift in the same surgery, and rather than placing new implants, they choose to return to their natural breast size, with the natural tissue lifted and excess skin removed to create a plump, healthy look.
A subtle increase in breast volume can be achieved with natural fat transfer, for volume enhancement without placing implants.
What is the recovery time?
Your recovery will be like what you experienced after a breast augmentation and is generally uneventful and relatively fast. Plan to take a week off work or other activities to allow your body to heal and for swelling and bruising to fade. You will have pain medication to keep you comfortable in the early stages of recovery. Take the time to rest, avoid vigorous motions, lifting, raising your arms, or exercise other than walks. You should feel normal in about two to three weeks, and most patients can return to their exercise routine at the four to six-week mark. We closely monitor our patients throughout the recovery process at Hill Country Plastic Surgery and are always available.
