Breast augmentation revision is necessary when a patient does not
achieve the desired result following her first procedure. At the Hunstad
Center, we do see some patients who are dissatisfied with their breast
augmentation results. In most cases, individual healing and anatomy are
the common denominators. Fortunately, we are able to significantly
improve the results for almost all of the patients that we see.
Dr. Hunstad talks about:
Breast
Augmentation Revisions
In the situation below, this patient had breast augmentation with saline
implants placed above the muscle. She developed capsular contracture and
did not have a very natural result. We converted her to silicone gel sub
muscular implants with an outstanding result. We utilized the
inframammary scar which was used for her initial procedure, avoiding any
additional scars. The breasts are soft with beautiful shape and contour
and she is ecstatic to have her desired result.
60
years old – This client had previous submuscular breast
implants placed. She presented to us with bilateral
Baker IV capsular contracture and ruptured double-lumen
implants. We removed the ruptured implants and thickened
capsules, replacing the implants with a moderate plus
300cc gel. She also had a full mastopexy to lift her
breasts to a more youthful position. KORTESIS
This
client came to us with a deflation of her submuscular
saline implant. We exchanged her saline implants with
silicone gel and converted her to the subfascial plane
to create a more natural appearance. HUNSTAD
The following client had
previously undergone Submuscular Breast Augmentation
and presented with severe ptosis and apparent rupture
of her left implant. The old implants were removed and
replaced with 325cc Moderate Plus Silicone Gel
implants. She also had a Full Mastopexy to correct her
drooping breasts. (KORTESIS 2010)
Before
After
This client presented with mild capsular
contracture and the desire to have a tighter cleavage.
She had a Breast Implant Exchange with Capsulotomy
using an inframammary incision.
Before
After
Breast
augmentation revision is a procedure frequently
performed at the Hunstad Center. Many patients are
saying that they have previously undergone a breast
augmentation elsewhere but are dissatisfied with the
results. Commonly, we replaced the implants and modify
the pocket to achieve amore natural and beautiful
result. Many times we see patients suffering from
capsular contracture and we remove scar tissue and
replace the implants. As with the next patient, if the
patient is having difficulty with saline implants, we
utilize silicone gel usually with great success. If an
unnatural or undesired appearance is present with
implants in the subglandular position, we convert to a
submuscular position. It is commonly seen that the
patients we see for secondary breast augmentation are
dissatisfied with their original breast implant size. It
has been our standard practice for many years to have
our patients select their own implant size because this
is a very personal decision. We do, however offer
guidance during the decision-making process.
Before
After
The
following patient had submuscular saline implants. She
had some rippling of the skin around the implants, which
warranted an augmentation revision. She chose to convert
her augmentation to a slightly larger gel implant. She
is happy with her results and the natural feel of her
new implants.*The
post-surgery photos were taken only 2 weeks after
surgery. ScarGuard® is applied to new incisions to
reduce redness and soften scars.
Before
After
The following
patient, following submuscular saline augmentation, developed a
capsular contracture. She underwent an implant exchange as well
as increasing her size slightly. Her new implants are 350cc
Mentor High Profile gel.
Before
After
The following
patient had a subglandular breast augmentation using an
inframammary incision and 500cc textured gel implants. She had
since developed a capsular contracture causing significant
asymmetry. This was corrected by removing the contracted
capsules and replacing her implants with smooth gels. She also
chose to increase her size to 600cc implants
Before
After
The following
patient came to us with left side capsular contracture of her
subglandular saline implant as well as left implant leakage. She
opted to have both implants removed and is very happy with her
results. The procedure she underwent is a Bilateral
Capsulectomy with Implant Removal and Pursestring Mastopexy.
Following double
mastectomy, this client had submuscular tissue expanders
placed. Her final implant is a high profile 500cc gel.
She is to undergo nipple reconstruction as well as
tattooing. Photos to follow. KORTESIS
