Breast Revision Surgery Baton Rouge

Sometimes, after some time has passed after a breast augmentation procedure, a noticeable rippling can be noticed directly under or on the sides of the breasts. This is usually seen in patients who are thin or have low tissue volume on their chest. While this is not considered to be a complication per se, the unnatural wrinkling does make for an ugly appearance and at times, may also cause some discomfort. While breast rippling usually occurs with saline implants, a normal breast revision surgery can correct the issue.

Women who want to have a breast augmentation procedure do so to increase the size of their breasts, or make them look more shapely. However, there are cases where women are dissatisfied even after the augmentation procedure. In some cases, women who have gone through the augmentation procedure may decide to revert back to their previous size breasts and remove the implants altogether. There are also instances, where women have no choice but to revert to their normal breast size due to medical conditions that they develop after but is not related to the breast augmentation procedure. During a breast revision procedure, the implants are carefully removed and the skin over the breast is tightened to make it look more natural.

Dr. Theunissen also performs the “En Bloc” technique.

This is a serious condition and may result in complications. While the design and material used in breast implants have improved substantially, there are some instances where leakages occur or the implant shell breaks down with time. Although rare, these conditions are serious and is why a breast revision surgery may be needed as soon as possible to avoid any medical complications. This is why patients are often advised to get an MRI scan after regular intervals to make sure there are no ruptures in the implants. Normal self examination can also be sufficient to find out if the implants have been damaged.

Double bubble implants are the result of the implant moving out of its intended pocket. When this happens, a significant crease is visible, giving the illusion of a double breast. Implants that are not placed properly can sometimes extend past the crease or rise of the breast and form an odd shape at the top of the breast. Other times, breast implants are displaced due to severe capsular contracture, which is basically the tightening of the scar tissue. Since the condition is easily noticeable while wearing clothes, women opt for revision surgery as soon as its noticed.

Over time the tissues that are surrounding the implant can develop scars, which create a capsular contracture. This scar tissue then tightens as it surrounds the implant which causes displacement. When this occurs the patient may feel slight discomfort in the area and also severe hardening of the breasts. This condition can be treated with a capsulectomy. In this procedure, the scar tissue is removed surgically, and based on recent statistics, there are more chances of women going for a capsulectomy when using saline based implants as compared to breast augmentation surgery with silicone based implants.

Implants differ in size, shape and base. Even after the surgery, some women may feel unhappy with the results. In cases where a breast augmentation did not provide the desired results, women opt for a revision surgery to either make additional improvements or revert back to their original breast size. According to the preference of the patient, Baton Rouge cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Taylor Theunissen can carry out the revision surgery that offers the desired results to the patient. Since the sole purpose of our services is the satisfaction of our patients, all preferences will be considered to modify the augmented breast.