September 6, 2009
Posted by rosemont in Breast Augmentation Revision
Choosing the right size breast implant can be tricky, especially when considering life circumstances and clothing styles change over time. For some the first choice of implant is too small while for others the augmentation creates breasts that become too large over time. Breast implant exchange is something to consider in either situation. For those of you whom wish to return to smaller breasts, however not as small as they were originally a reduction exchange may be the right choice for you. While for those that feel the breast need to be just a bit bigger increasing the breast implant size may be more appropriate. When considering exchanging implants in Roseville, Folsom, Yuba City, Modesto, Sacramento, El Dorado Hills, Stockton or Davis, Chrysalis Cosmetics and Dr Charles Perry are ready to help answer your questions.
Breast implant exchange can help you achieve the look you desire – whether it be a smaller more slender figure or more voluptuous. Life and your body change over time while your breast implants remain static. In some cases your breast will grow as the skin loosens and stretches while in other situations thy shrink as the breast itself becomes stretched and thinned over the implant and involution occurs. This can create an imbalance in your bodies’ aesthetic harmony, especially with weight loss or following pregnancy. Many women find smaller breasts allow a wider range of clothes and in some cases an easier time finding clothes that fit their body. While some find that firmer breasts slightly larger are more desirable.
Breast augmentation may require a revision surgery involving implant exchange
Breast Augmntation Revision Surgery May Be Required
The breast implant exchange procedure is often done using the previous incision and is usually performed in less than an hour. Occasionally a small lift or internal tightening is required in order to tighten or lift the breast to avoid sagging when going with a different size of breast implant. Occasionally the breast implant is removed completely and may require a drain to be placed for a few days. Certainly you have many choices and options to discuss with your board certified plastic surgeon Dr Charles Perry at Chrysalis Cosmetics in Sacramento. It is important to make informed decisions when considering breast implant exchange especially when considering going to a smaller size. This requires more technical skill and presents more challenges than when going with a larger breast implant. At Chrysalis Cosmetics we will help you make the right choice for your individual needs. Other options to consider are a staged procedure with removal of the current implant in lieu of exchange. This can then be followed by breast augmentation after a small convalescence allowing your tissues to relax and perhaps allowing you more time to consider which size to choose. At Chrysalis Cosmetics serving Folsom, Roseville, Modesto, Stockton and beyond we use a three dimensional imaging software system (Axis Three) that allows you to get an idea of what each size implant will look like on your specific body. Breast augmentation and Implant exchange procedures are very common with the vast majority of women being very happy with their decisions!
June 13, 2009
Posted by rosemont in Breast Augmentation Revision
Revision breast augmentationhas become a more frequent operation for plastic surgeons thorough the country. Up to 30% of women have a revision surgery following breast augmentation within five years of their original operation. While the most common reason for breast revision surgery is implant replacement, it can also be for capsular contracture, rippling, large asymmetries, breast lifting and even breast biopsies. Of course the no patient wants another surgery as it cost more and requires some recovery time, revision breast surgery is sometimes necessary and can often enhance the result. A word of caution though as many times the improvement has its own set of risks and often the result is less than satisfactory compared to the initial operation as the tissues are thinner, the breast parenchyma is altered and the expectations are often greater.
One of the new tools available now to plastic surgeons in the United States is a product call Strattice. It is an acellular dermal matrix similar to your own skin matrix however it contains no live cells. It is a scaffold of dermis that can be used to bolster your own tissue and allow your plastic surgeon more options in supporting your breast implant position and breast fold position. Dr Charles Perry of Chrysalis Cosmeticsin Sacramento California was been using Strattice since 2009 and has like the additional support it gives to the lower fold of the breast especially after capsule removal.
On the horizon textured anatomic gel implants will hopefully soon be available for revision breast augmentation which may also help decrease lower breast pole expansion or falling of the breast. For now gel implants, Strattice and a well trained plastic surgeon will continue to provide excellent results. We look forward to the future of aesthetics especially breast augmentation surgery and the continued improvement of breast aesthetics.
