Revisional breast surgery in Brisbane is performed to correct or revise a prior reconstructive or cosmetic breast surgery. A patient who elects to have breast implant revision surgery is typically looking to correct some sort of complication, or change the type or size of their implants. For a variety of possible reasons, the patient is unhappy with the results of a previous breast augmentation. The overall goal of a revision is to repair and restore the natural breast contour and aesthetic appearance.
Why do patients seek revisional breast surgery in Brisbane?
Reasons for revisional breast surgery
The following conditions are common reasons why patients elect to have revisional breast surgery:
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Displacement:
When an implant falls downward on the chest over time, the condition is referred to as breast implant displacement or bottoming out. When this happens the position of the implant is too low and the nipples appear too high.
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Capsular contracture:
The body naturally forms a capsule of scar tissue around the implant. As time passes, this tissue may become harder, tighter and thicker. The treatment of this uncomfortable condition is to remove the breast implant and potentially replace it.
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Downsizing or Upsizing:
Sometimes patients are not happy with their original decision, and wish they had chosen a smaller or larger breast implant. Exchanging larger sized breast implants for smaller ones can sometimes lead to ptosis, redundant skin and sagging and a breast lift may need to be performed at the same time. Increasing your breast implant size may not be an option for all patients as they may have already reached their maximum size however it is something that can be discussed with Dr. Richardson to see what options are suitable.
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Ruptured breast implants:
Over time breast implants can leak or rupture. Once this happens, they need to be removed and replaced with new implants or patients may choose to just have them removed if they have reached a different stage in their lives.
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Symmastia:
This problem occurs when the breast implants meet in the middle of the chest when implant pockets merge together.
If you have previously undergone breast augmentation and are now suffering from any of these conditions, revisional breast surgery in Brisbane may restore your figure. Dr. Richardson performs multiple revisional breast procedures, such as breast implant removal and breast implant replacement.
Breast implant removal
Breast implants can be safely removed for either cosmetic or medical reasons. Dr. Richardson has the skill and experience to do so efficiently while minimizing scarring. The Brisbane Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery team uses the location of the prior incision, and carefully removes lingering scar tissue.
Breast implant replacement
Some women want to change the size of their breast implants, others aren’t happy with the current shape. Many times, the implants have deteriorated or ruptured over time. There are so many reasons why breast implants are replaced.
