Breast Revision
Frequently Asked Questions:Q: What is breast revision surgery?
A: Initial surgery, especially with implants does not always yield an optimal result. Capsular contracture, implant malposition, or asymmetries may cause an unsatisfactory result. In the vast majority of cases. These problems can be corrected often with a simpler surgery than the original. Capsulectomy is surgery to remove the scar tissue, which may have formed around an implant. Capsulorrhaphy is placement of stitches inside the implant pocket to change the breast shape. Change of the implant may or may not be required.
Q: What is breast revision surgery?
A: : Initial surgery, especially with implants does not always yield an optimal result. Capsular contracture, implant malposition, or asymmetries may cause an unsatisfactory result. In the vast majority of cases, these problems can be corrected often with a simpler surgery than the original. Capsulectomy is surgery to remove the scar tissue, which may have formed around an implant. Capsulorrhaphy is placement of stitches inside the implant pocket to change the breast shape. Change of the implant may or may not be required. The potential for complications increases with each additional surgery and it is imperative to seek consultation with a surgeon experienced with more difficult problems. With over 30 years of combined experience, and as one of the busier breast practices in this part of the country, our surgeons are uniquely qualified in this area.