Breast Revision in San Francisco
Breast Revision is a procedure that is performed to correct complications with breast implants. Sometimes patients will get implant removal or decide to have implant replacements. The benefits of breast revision include an enhanced cosmetic appearance to the breasts and improved physical comfort due to relief from complications like capsular contracture and improper breast implant positioning.
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.
For information on other breast procedures, such as Breast lift in San Francisco, please contact us for a consultaion.
