Breast Augmentation & Implant Revision
There are several reasons why a breast augmentation or implant revision surgery may be required. While the procedure is often more complicated than the original placement surgery, having an expert breast revision surgeon on your team can make all the difference. Dr. Tracy Pfeifer is a board-certified plastic surgeon that is trained and experienced in the most advanced aesthetic surgical procedures currently available and she is one of the best and most experienced breast augmentation revision surgeons in the NYC area.
With Dr. Pfeifer on your side, you know you are in good hands.
What is Breast Augmentation & Implant Revision Surgery?
Breast augmentation revision surgery is the process of replacing your current breast implants with new ones. A breast implant revision procedure is often required when a patient is unhappy with the aesthetic appearance or size of their implants. This procedure may also be required should the implant become defective or move out of place.
Why Choose Breast Revision Surgery?
Patients often opt-in for a breast revision because they are unhappy with the results of their initial surgery. Many situations or outcomes may require a breast augmentation redo, including:
- The deflation of saline implants – this can be caused by a faulty implant, too much compression, or overfilling or underfilling of the implant.
- Leaking or ruptured silicone implants – in most cases due to folding of the implant leading to thinning of the shell. Can also result from instrument damage during the initial placement procedure..
- Implant displacement/shifting – one or both implants can shift post-surgery for many reasons, requiring them to be redone. This is common with smooth implants and patients typically describe the implant “falling off to the side” or being under their armpit.
- A change in the patient’s natural breast tissue volume – This can lead to the breast being either too small, too large or a loss of fullness in the top half of the breast. Rippling of the implant may become noticeable if the breast tissue thins. Breast tissue can also sag over time, leading to a disharmony between the position of the implant and the overlying breast tissue.
- Weight loss or gain – this can affect implants in several ways, including stretching and sagging.
- The build-up of scar tissue – the naturally forming capsule around the implant can become thick and tight, called capsular contracture. Capsular contracture results in the implant feeling firm instead of soft. It can also compress the implant, causing malposition and a distorted shape. hard to the touch.
Candidates for Breast Revision Surgery?
Despite aesthetic plastic surgeons’ best efforts, breast augmentation patients can be left feeling dissatisfied by their procedures. While many professionals do a capable job of placing breast implants, changes can and do occur over time.Most of these implant related issues can be corrected. The surgery is challenging and Dr. Pfeifer makes sure that every patient understands what is possible.
Dr. Tracy Pfeifer is a leading authority on aesthetic breast surgeries of all types. If you believe you could be a possible candidate for breast implant revision, then she is the expert you’ll want to consult in the NYC area.